Roger Federer and his relationship with Rolex
According to Rolex, Roger Federer is the “greatest [tennis] player of all time by the greatest tennis players of all time.” Being number one on the ATP rankings for a world record of 288 weeks overall, winning 17 Grand Slam titles, and being in the finals of each of the Grand Slam tournament at least […]
Not Your Everyday Rolex Cosmograph Daytona
The Rolex Cosmograph Daytona is a watch that has taken on mythical gravitas that few other watches possess. Like the Omega Speedmaster, the Daytona is recognized for its balanced proportions, three subdials, and a watch that just looks accurate because of the push buttons and well positioned subdials. With its appeal to both adventurers and […]
What’s the use of the Rolex 24 Hour Hand?
1954 followed perhaps one of Rolex’s biggest year after introducing the Submariner and with Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzig Norgay being the first two humans to scale Mount Everest. Despite being a hard year to follow, Rolex introduced yet another innovation by rolling out the Rolex GMT. What set the Rolex GMT apart for any […]
What’s Better, Acrylic or Sapphire Rolex Crystals?
Watch crystals are one of the most visible yet most fragile aspects of a wristwatch. Without a crystal that is clear, reading the watch would be impossible. Yet, having a crystal that was as clear as glass provided clear viewing, but was easily broken as the watch face is vulnerable to bangs, door jams, and […]