See a Cyclops, it’s a Rolex
One of the telltale signs of a Rolex is the Cyclops lens over the date aperture. Termed as a “Cyclops” window because of its large one-eye appearance, the Cyclops is pure Rolex from both a design and functional standpoint. Like with many Rolex designs, there are few other companies who use the technology the same […]
The Great Escapement – How Rolex helped the British PoWs of WWII
By the beginning of World War II, Rolex SA had already established a reputation as a superior manufacturer of wristwatches. Indeed, many Royal Air Force pilots were replacing their standard-issue watches with a Rolex for their reliability, durability, and accuracy. However, when prisoners of war were interned in the German camps, their wristwatches were confiscated […]
Get that Rolex in front of those Omega signs
Oh Tiger can’t seem to get away with anything. Tiger Woods’ life has been closely chronicled since his days at Stanford including his very public breakup with his wife and subsequent melt down, his sabbatical from professional golf, his return to professional golf, and his relationship with fellow Rolex Ambassador, Lindsey Vonn. Last week, GoldCentralDaily.com […]
Christopher Ward
So if you read my last article, Christopher Ward is a fantastic fledgling watch company based in the UK that has been producing some fantastic, affordable and quality timepieces. I have had the pleasure of meeting the man himself after which the eponymous brand is named. It was a windy day and as I turned […]