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What Is The Cheapest Rolex Watch? – Top 10 References

What Is The Cheapest Rolex Watch? – Top 10 References

Seeing as Rolex watches are luxury items, it comes as no surprise that they are generally expensive;...

Men’s Luxury Watch Ultimate Buying Guide

Men’s Luxury Watch Ultimate Buying Guide

Luxury watches are unique among the various items of menswear because they are the one accessory/piece of...

Longines Column-Wheel Chronograph

Longines Column-Wheel Chronograph

The column wheel chronograph is a fixture of the watchmaking industry, used by some of the biggest...

Modern vs Vintage Comparison – Rolex Submariner Date

Modern vs Vintage Comparison – Rolex Submariner Date

While the Rolex Submariner itself was first introduced in 1953, it didn’t actually gain a date display...

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What Is The Cheapest Rolex Watch? – Top 10 References

What Is The Cheapest Rolex Watch? – Top 10 References

Seeing as Rolex watches are luxury items, it comes as no surprise that they are generally expensive;...

Men’s Luxury Watch Ultimate Buying Guide

Men’s Luxury Watch Ultimate Buying Guide

Luxury watches are unique among the various items of menswear because they are the one accessory/piece of...

How Rolex Tests Its Dive Watches

How Rolex Tests Its Dive Watches

In theory, every Rolex watch outside of the Cellini collection can technically be used for diving. Or...

An Overview of the Oysterflex Rolex Watches

An Overview of the Oysterflex Rolex Watches

I’ll admit, when I first saw the Oysterflex bracelet back in 2015, I was not a fan....

Fantastic Rolex Watches for Men With Smaller Wrists

Fantastic Rolex Watches for Men With Smaller Wrists

Over the last decade or so, we have seen an increasing number of larger Rolex watches. There...

The History of the Omega Speedmaster

The History of the Omega Speedmaster

It might just be me, but there is something about spotting the Omega Speedmaster out in the...

What Exactly Is the Rolex Jubilee Dial?

What Exactly Is the Rolex Jubilee Dial?

In the Rolex lexicon, the “Jubilee” name is typically used to describe a specific style of bracelet...

Tudor vs Rolex – The Age-Old Question Continues

Tudor vs Rolex – The Age-Old Question Continues

It is only natural for siblings to measure themselves against each other. But when it comes to...

A Few of the Best Everyday Watches

A Few of the Best Everyday Watches

Every watch manufacturer has a number of arrows in their quiver – a variety of models to...

The Contemporary Omega Speedmaster Watches

The Contemporary Omega Speedmaster Watches

The Omega Speedmaster is easily the most famous and collectible member of the iconic brand’s lineup. Since...

Watch 101

How to Buy a Rolex Watch – The Ultimate Guide

How to Buy a Rolex Watch – The Ultimate Guide

Without a doubt, Rolex is easily the world’s most famous luxury watch manufacturer. Although other companies produce...

Why Are Rolex Watches So Expensive?

Why Are Rolex Watches So Expensive?

When it comes to luxury timepieces, some of the most common questions you are likely to encounter...

Waterproof Watches vs. Water Resistant – How to Tell the Difference

Waterproof Watches vs. Water Resistant – How to Tell the Difference

You have likely heard the terms “water-resistant” and “waterproof” bandied around in regards to wristwatches, but have...

Is Patek Philippe Better Than Rolex?

Is Patek Philippe Better Than Rolex?

Is Patek Philippe better than Rolex? This is quite a loaded question. But, in reality, comparing Patek...

Rolex Datejust vs. Rolex Day-Date

Rolex Datejust vs. Rolex Day-Date

The Datejust and the Day-Date are two of the oldest names in the brand’s history, and both...

How To Wear Your Rolex: The Official Style Guide for Him and Her

How To Wear Your Rolex: The Official Style Guide for Him and Her

Just like clothes and shoes, it’s essential to get your Rolex to fit just right. Too tight...

Buying Guides

How to Buy a Rolex Watch – The Ultimate Guide

How to Buy a Rolex Watch – The Ultimate Guide

Without a doubt, Rolex is easily the world’s most famous luxury watch manufacturer. Although other companies produce...

What Is The Cheapest Rolex Watch? – Top 10 References

What Is The Cheapest Rolex Watch? – Top 10 References

Seeing as Rolex watches are luxury items, it comes as no surprise that they are generally expensive;...

Men’s Luxury Watch Ultimate Buying Guide

Men’s Luxury Watch Ultimate Buying Guide

Luxury watches are unique among the various items of menswear because they are the one accessory/piece of...

Why Are Rolex Watches So Expensive?

Why Are Rolex Watches So Expensive?

When it comes to luxury timepieces, some of the most common questions you are likely to encounter...

Tudor vs Rolex – The Age-Old Question Continues

Tudor vs Rolex – The Age-Old Question Continues

It is only natural for siblings to measure themselves against each other. But when it comes to...

The Best Luxury Watches for Summer | Bob’s Watches

The Best Luxury Watches for Summer | Bob’s Watches

Summer ushers in months of adventures from the seaside to the countryside — road trips, diving expeditions,...

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Longines Column-Wheel Chronograph

Longines Column-Wheel Chronograph

The column wheel chronograph is a fixture of the watchmaking industry, used by some of the biggest...

Vintage Rolex Red Submariner 1680

Vintage Rolex Red Submariner 1680

The Rolex Submariner 1680, fondly nicknamed the "Red Submariner," is a rare and highly prized Rolex model....

Rolex Daytona 116503 vs. Daytona 116523 Watch Comparison

Rolex Daytona 116503 vs. Daytona 116523 Watch Comparison

2016 was a huge year for the Rolex Daytona with the introduction of the new steel and...

Vintage Gold Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 6265

Vintage Gold Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 6265

A revolutionary creation by Rolex, the Daytona watch is a true sportsman's timepiece. The Daytona line is...

Rolex Yacht-Master vs Yacht-Master II Watch Comparison

Rolex Yacht-Master vs Yacht-Master II Watch Comparison

Although they share a similar name, Rolex’s Yacht-Master and their Yacht-Master II are very different watches. Historically,...

The 6 Best Rolex Watches to Buy for Men

The 6 Best Rolex Watches to Buy for Men

Welcome to the May addition of What's Hot, What's Not. If you are looking for a stylish...

Rolex Info

How to Buy a Rolex Watch – The Ultimate Guide

How to Buy a Rolex Watch – The Ultimate Guide

Without a doubt, Rolex is easily the world’s most famous luxury watch manufacturer. Although other companies produce...

What Is The Cheapest Rolex Watch? – Top 10 References

What Is The Cheapest Rolex Watch? – Top 10 References

Seeing as Rolex watches are luxury items, it comes as no surprise that they are generally expensive;...

Why Are Rolex Watches So Expensive?

Why Are Rolex Watches So Expensive?

When it comes to luxury timepieces, some of the most common questions you are likely to encounter...

How To Wear Your Rolex: The Official Style Guide for Him and Her

How To Wear Your Rolex: The Official Style Guide for Him and Her

Just like clothes and shoes, it’s essential to get your Rolex to fit just right. Too tight...

Rolex Sky-Dweller Ultimate Review and Buying Guide

Rolex Sky-Dweller Ultimate Review and Buying Guide

First launched in 2012, the Rolex Sky-Dweller holds the distinction of being the most complex and technologically...

A History of Rolex: Watchmaking and Where it Began

A History of Rolex: Watchmaking and Where it Began

Today, Rolex is the single most powerful luxury lifestyle brand in the entire world, and a byword...

Rolex News

Longines Lyre Buying Guide

Longines Lyre Buying Guide

The classically elegant Lyre is a product of Longines, one of the oldest Swiss luxury watch brands...

Modern vs. Vintage Comparison – Rolex GMT “Root Beer”

Modern vs. Vintage Comparison – Rolex GMT “Root Beer”

When it comes to watch collecting, the “Rolex Root Beer” nickname refers specifically to the two-tone GMT-Master...

Vintage Rolex Watches Ultimate Buying Guide

Vintage Rolex Watches Ultimate Buying Guide

Rolex is hands-down the world’s most famous luxury manufacturer and vintage Rolex watches are some of the...

Bob’s Wrapped: The Top Rolex and Luxury Watch Moments of 2021

Bob’s Wrapped: The Top Rolex and Luxury Watch Moments of 2021

It’s the final days of December, so it’s time to look back at the year and the...

Rolex 2021 Recap Plus Our Top Predictions for 2022

Rolex 2021 Recap Plus Our Top Predictions for 2022

Despite being famous for having models that remain in production for years or even decades at a...

The Favorite Rolex Watch of Professional Tennis Players: U.S. Open Edition

The Favorite Rolex Watch of Professional Tennis Players: U.S. Open Edition

Rolex has strong ties to the world of tennis, and Rolex watches are a constant presence at...

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If you are looking for the best place to sell your Rolex or how to find the value or worth of your used Rolex watch, turn to the experts here for a free no obligation evaluation.

Events

Rolex Golf Ambassadors and Their Watches

Rolex Golf Ambassadors and Their Watches

Today marks the first day of the three days of practice rounds prior to the start of...

Luxury Watch Spotting at This Year’s Met Gala

Luxury Watch Spotting at This Year’s Met Gala

The Met Gala is easily one of the top fashion highlights of the year, with many of...

James Bond Movies Discussed: Watches, Movies, Actors, Cars & More

James Bond Movies Discussed: Watches, Movies, Actors, Cars & More

James Bond and luxury watches have a strong and long-standing connection that is even older than the...

Sailing Watches Inspired by the Sea

Sailing Watches Inspired by the Sea

Today marks the start of the Formula 18 (F18) Sailing Americas Championship, which will take place at...

Celebrating Labor Day The Rolex Way

Celebrating Labor Day The Rolex Way

Happy Labor Day Everyone!  Created in the late 19th century and made an official federal holiday in...

The Favorite Rolex Watch of Professional Tennis Players: U.S. Open Edition

The Favorite Rolex Watch of Professional Tennis Players: U.S. Open Edition

Rolex has strong ties to the world of tennis, and Rolex watches are a constant presence at...

New Releases

About The Rolex Lady-Datejust 28

About The Rolex Lady-Datejust 28

Similar to what Rolex did with the men's Datejust 41, the brand also introduced white metal versions...

Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra Tokyo 2020 Watches – Two Sizes in 18k Yellow Gold

Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra Tokyo 2020 Watches – Two Sizes in 18k Yellow Gold

Omega’s history as the Official Timekeeper of the Olympic Games dates all the way back to 1932...

Rolex Rainbow Daytona Ultimate Buying Guide

Rolex Rainbow Daytona Ultimate Buying Guide

Aside from the usual seriousness to roll out of the house of Rolex, the brand is not...

New Omega Watch Models for 2021

New Omega Watch Models for 2021

Just ahead of Watches and Wonders, Omega has announced a number of new releases for 2021. The...

The New Omega Seamaster Diver 300M America’s Cup Chronograph

The New Omega Seamaster Diver 300M America’s Cup Chronograph

Considered by many to be the most prestigious sailing event in the world, the America’s Cup has...

Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch ‘Master Chronometer’ with Co-Axial Caliber 3861 Movement

Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch ‘Master Chronometer’ with Co-Axial Caliber 3861 Movement

For years, collectors have been saying that the classic OMEGA Speedmaster Professional Moonwatch was due for an...

Comparisons

Modern vs Vintage Comparison – Rolex Submariner Date

Modern vs Vintage Comparison – Rolex Submariner Date

While the Rolex Submariner itself was first introduced in 1953, it didn’t actually gain a date display...

Rolex Batman vs. Rolex Coke GMT-Master II Comparison

Rolex Batman vs. Rolex Coke GMT-Master II Comparison

In case you somehow didn’t know, the Rolex Batman is the blue and black Rolex GMT-Master II...

Tudor vs Rolex – The Age-Old Question Continues

Tudor vs Rolex – The Age-Old Question Continues

It is only natural for siblings to measure themselves against each other. But when it comes to...

Rolex Stella Dial vs. Oyster Perpetual Watches

Rolex Stella Dial vs. Oyster Perpetual Watches

A fresh trend that’s been sweeping through the luxury watch space recently is the brightly colored dial....

Rolex Batman vs. Rolex Batgirl: The Ultimate Debate

Rolex Batman vs. Rolex Batgirl: The Ultimate Debate

Back in February 2021, we published an article about how the “Rolex Batgirl” nickname might not make...

Omega Speedmaster Professional vs. Omega Speedmaster Reduced

Omega Speedmaster Professional vs. Omega Speedmaster Reduced

The Omega Speedmaster is easily among the brand’s most famous watches, and the classic Speedmaster Professional is...

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