The Beckertime Comparison Series: The Men’s Yacht-Master Versus the Ladies Yacht-Master of the 2000s
The original run of Rolex’s Yacht-Master collection was launched in 1992, making it a relatively recent addition to the portfolio. During that first decade, the range expanded considerably, but there was evidently still plenty of fine-tuning and refinement left to do. The watch had already gone through a fairly turbulent time, as seems to be […]
Rolex Bezel Inserts
With the invention of the tool watch, for which Rolex can claim most responsibility, the bezel went from being merely a decorative component to one which became integral to a model’s extended functionality. By engraving the bezel’s insert with a scale of some sort—either a 60-minute, 12 or 24-hour scale, or a tachymeter, etc.—it could […]
Watch Winders Guide—How to Use Them
If you are relatively new to the world of luxury watch collecting, it can come as something of a surprise when you realize you have taken on not merely the ownership of some beautiful timepieces, but also a certain amount of responsibility as well. Just as with classic cars, the buying of a high end […]
Watch Exhibition Recap 2021
With the year drawing to a close, we thought now would be a great opportunity to take a quick look back at some of the best luxury watch exhibitions which have taken place over the last 12-months. Obviously, with the pandemic still very much with us, all shows have had to make certain concessions for […]