Blog posts from Andy Callan
The Top 10 Rolex Datejust Dials
There’s a strong case for calling the Rolex Datejust the single most versatile timepiece ever made. Not only is the overall styling itself the definition of ageless, setting the standard for what a watch should look like since the 1940s, but the sheer number of different permutations of bezel type, metal, indexes, bracelets and, crucially, […]
Rolex Nicknames
Being bestowed with a nickname has long been a sign of affection. At least, that’s what my mum always told me and I chose to believe her. In the world of horology, no other watch brand is held in as high esteem as Rolex, so it stands to reason their models would have garnered a […]
Four Things You Should Know Before Buying a Preowned Rolex
If you are in the market for your first or next preowned Rolex, chances are you have spent a fair amount of time doing your research before coming to a decision. There is absolutely no shortage of information out there; some good, some fairly questionable. But one thing all seem to be agreed on is, […]
Rolex’s Secret Watches
There are no more than a tiny handful of brands whose names have gone beyond what they physically produce and have crossed over into metaphor. Rolls Royce is one; now less a carmaker than they are a symbol of perfectionism, their name gets coopted by legions of others when it comes to describing the best […]