Ah, fake watches. Bad or good, we can't help but be fascinated by them, even as they cheapen the carefully crafted brand images of the Swiss watch industry or bankroll dubious overseas business practices. But ultimately, it's the quality and emotional value that makes a watch
A real Rolex enthusiast will wear their watch every single day, no matter the weather or the occasion. It makes sense. So much time, research, and money went into its purchase that it deserves to be worn every single day. However, constant wear can really
Andy Warhol is a somewhat polarizing figure in the art world. His philosophies and experimentation concerning art, celebrity, and consumerism flew in the face of established artistic tradition at the time. He galvanized an underground artistic movement in New York during the 1960s and 70s,
“I have very good clients who won’t get it this year or next,” a saleswoman at London Jewelers admits—and she’s likely being optimistic. The authorized Rolex dealer in tony Southampton, New York, has clientele that expect what they want when they want it. With the
In the watch community, we often measure a man by what he wears on his wrist. A wristwatch is often a symbol of status and power. It’s also often a reminder of significant life events or memories. Sometimes, it can be both—a collection of unassuming timepieces
Few watches are as iconic as the Rolex Day-Date—the 18k yellow gold wristwatch that's commonly known as the “Rolex President” or “Presidential Rolex.” With its bold appearance, the Day-Date has adorned the wrists of some of the most well-known tycoons and world leaders of the
Rolex watches have withstood the depths of the deepest oceans and the summits of the highest mountains. To ensure their watches can perform accurately under any circumstances, Rolex tests them to the extremes. The brand designed a series of trials measuring things like shock resistance,
It will forever remain a mystery as to what watch Sir Edmund Hillary wore on his wrist when he reached the top of Mount Everest on the 29th of May, 1953. Most people claim he wore a Rolex—the forerunner to what would eventually become the
“Probably the only diver’s watch you can wear with a tuxedo.” The Rolex Submariner, originally designed as the quintessential divers’ watch, has become probably the world’s best-known and best-selling luxury Swiss sports watch of all time (it’s definitely one of the most counterfeited). Genuine Submariners are
Ryder Cup Rivalry: Rolex vs. OMEGA Watches and watchmakers have long been a part of the sport of golf. Rolex was one of the first brands to build a strategic partnership within the golf community. It began in 1967 with Arnold Palmer and has continued to
