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If you’ve worn your Rolex long enough, it probably has a scratch. Or five. And possibly a ding, dent, or a deeper gouge you notice every time the light hits it just right. Some wear is inevitable. But for those...
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If you’re a vintage watch collector, you’ve probably heard the name Gay Frères. The famed manufacturer produced bracelets for the likes of Audemars Piguet, Patek Philippe, Jaeger-LeCoultre, and Rolex, who ultimately acquired Gay Frères in 1998. Even before wristwatches became...
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We just launched a survey that asks one primary question: How would you rate the design of every current Rolex model collection? 👉 [TAKE THE SURVEY HERE] Just rate each collection from 1 to 10 based on how it looks...
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Insurance isn’t the sexiest topic in watch collecting, and as such, it doesn’t get the attention it deserves. The truth of the matter is: watches are some of the easiest valuables to be stolen, lost, and/or damaged. If you own...
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If you bring your vintage Rolex into an authorized Service Center and get turned away, don’t take it personally. The general rule is this: Rolex guarantees factory service for up to 35 years after a watch is discontinued. That’s confirmed...
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A few weeks ago, we ordered a $250 strap off eBay. It was marketed as a “curved-end rubber strap that fits Rolex Submariner 116610.” The price tag alone made us curious—what’s a $250 strap doing on the same search results...
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On February 12th, 2025, Rolex won a significant lawsuit against Skeleton Concept, a French atelier known for modifying Rolex watches. The Paris Judicial Court ruled that Skeleton Concept infringed on Rolex’s trademarks and engaged in unfair competition, awarding Rolex €710,000...
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