Rolex: In Black And White
Theoretically, a watch dial can be any color you want, and over the years Rolex has used most of them. The tone chosen goes far beyond just having a nice face to look at and speaks volumes about the wearer’s own sensibilities and tastes. It is, in many ways, the most important aspect of a […]
The Beckertime Rivalry Series: The Rolex Datejust Versus the Cartier Santos
This edition of our ‘Rivalry’ series is between two watches you may not have considered putting into battle against each other too often before. However, the Rolex Datejust squaring up to the Cartier Santos isn’t as ill-judged a match-up as you may think. Firstly, in terms of brand recognition, this is very much ‘The Crown’ […]
The Beckertime Rivalry Series: The Rolex Submariner Versus the Omega Seamaster
The horology industry is one rife with competition, whether it be brand against brand or even watch versus watch. In all honesty, there’s nothing like a bit of healthy sparring to both drive manufacturers forward to even greater heights as well as giving their respective fans the ability to do that thing they love best—argue. […]
The Bvlgari Octo Collection
There are some watch collections which have earned themselves the right to be titled a cult favorite. The Octo from luxury marque Bvlgari is one such series. Hyper-stylized, it is a range inspired by ancient Roman tropes and can boast one of history’s greatest watchmakers for its inception. But far from being all show and […]