The Rolex Milgauss is a long-running but lesser-known model that brings several exciting features and a unique look. It’s also a capable watch that should be on your list if you’re considering a new or preowned Rolex. The Milgauss came about in the mid-1950s as a watch for scientists and engineers working near electromagnetic fields. […]
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If you’re shopping for a Rolex Explorer II today, you’ve got a few choices, but there’s no bad decision among them. The watch comes with a black or white dial, and you can decide whether you’d prefer an older, smaller case design or one of the newer, larger models from the last decade or so. […]
The Rolex Submariner is known even to people who could not care less about luxury watches, and is by far one of the best known watches of all time. It’s grown way beyond the traditional black-on-black look it wore for decades, though, so it’s time to talk about some of the different models. All Subariner […]
The Rolex lineup is diverse and interesting, but it’s easy to be fixated on the most popular and expensive models. Even the brand’s entry-level timepieces are worth a look, however, which is why we’re here to talk about the Rolex Oyster Perpetual. The Oyster Perpetual line is one of the most diverse in the Rolex […]
Rolex watches are worn by powerful people around the world, but only one model has taken the title of a leader. The Day-Date, also known as the President, is a long-running watch in the Rolex catalog with a stunning dial, unique day and date complications, and a variety of available configurations. Rolex makes the watch […]
Getting ready for the holidays and finishing all of your shopping can be stressful, but it doesn’t have to be for every person on your shopping list. If you’re looking for a watch for a special person on your list, there’s almost no way to go wrong with Rolex. The brand’s iconic timepieces are seen […]
The Rolex Explorer II has been around in various forms for decades. The underground adventurer’s watch is unconventional and unique compared to other watches in the Rolex catalog, but its design, colors, and size make it a desirable piece for people who want a little less flash. The 216570 Explorer II was just discontinued last […]
The Rolex Submariner’s appeal is so strong that it is recognizable to many people who couldn’t care less about watches. Part of that is due to the fact that it hasn’t changed dramatically in the decades since its introduction, and part comes because of the Rolex name and status as a luxury brand. If you’re […]
The Rolex Daytona is one of the most legendary timepieces in the world. Nearly every watch enthusiast knows at least a little about it, and many wait for years to get their hands on one. The Daytona has an interesting and storied history, so let’s take a quick run through what makes it so special. […]
Rolex has been around since 1905 when brothers-in-law Hans Wilsdorf and Alfred Davis founded the company. Originally called Wilsdorf and Davis, the name was changed in 1908 to Rolex when the trademark was registered. No one knows exactly why the men chose the name Rolex, but by 1914, the watch company was so popular and […]