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The Beckertime Rivalry Series: The Rolex Explorer Versus the Rolex Air-King
For the latest edition of our ‘Rivalry’ series, we are focusing on two watches from Rolex which could be described as occupying a sort of second tier position in the catalog. The Explorer, and in particular the Air-King, are more cult favorite than big hitter, with nowhere near the level of admiration heaped on them […]
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The Beckertime Rivalry Series: The Rolex Daytona Versus the Zenith El Primero Chronomaster Sport
For this edition of our ‘Rivalry’ series, we take a look at two watches that manage to be fierce competitors while also sharing a vital bond in each others narratives. The history of the Rolex Daytona and its incredible success hinges massively on the technological breakthrough Zenith made with their El Primero. For anyone in […]
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The Importance of Winding Crowns
The aesthetics of any watch are influenced by the fusion of many individual components in order to produce a pleasing overall form. While most of our attention is usually drawn to the color of the dial, the style, shape and size of the hour markers, or the design of the bezel, the winding crown also […]
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The Beckertime Rivalry Series: The Rolex Explorer Versus the Tudor Black Bay 36
In the recognition stakes, both the Rolex Explorer and the Tudor Black Bay 36 occupy a sort of ‘also ran’ position in their respective brand lineups. Not for them the glamorous worlds of the undersea buccaneer, the globetrotting voyager or the racetrack guru. Both marques have plenty of models more than capable of fulfilling those […]
