Blog posts from Andy Callan
The Comparison Series: The Rolex Datejust Vs. The Vacheron Constantin FiftySix
On the surface of it, there don’t appear to be a whole host of similarities between Swiss watch brands Rolex and Vacheron Constantine. The former is most renowned for its sports collection, an iconic lineup of mechanically simple, robustly built and enduringly designed models. They are a mass-producer, albeit a luxurious one, of timepieces, building […]
How Long Does a Rolex Last?
If you’re going to spend Rolex money—on anything—you have every right to expect that thing to last a long time. The brand’s initial buy-in price seems high on first acquaintance, but if you happen to look through any number of vintage watch websites, you will see just how many of them dating back to the […]
Review: The Rolex Date ref. 15037
While it may be relatively slow about it, Rolex is an ever evolving company. Processes, technologies and materials change and improve over time, many innovated by the manufacturer itself. The ones that best capture the essence of what the brand is trying to achieve are adopted, while those which have run their course are retired. […]
Review: The Rolex Lady-Datejust ref. 69178
Not only is the Lady-Datejust the archetypal women’s Rolex, it could legitimately be described as the one truly essential women’s watch from any brand. Of course, there are significantly fewer lady’s models out there on the market and so competition is far lower than among men’s watches—just one reason so many women are now wearing […]