Blog posts from Andy Callan

Rose gold, much like classic yellow gold, tends to drop in and out of fashion as tastes change from one decade to the next. Unlike the more neutral metals commonly used in watchmaking, such as stainless steel and, to a lesser extent, white gold, the distinctive reddish hues of rose gold become incredibly popular for […]

Along with being one of watchmaking’s undoubted pioneers, Rolex founder Hans Wilsdorf was also a master salesman, in possession of an astounding marketing acumen. He elevated the brand to the last word in aspirational products, both through his unyielding commitment to quality as well as groundbreaking promotional tactics. He was the man who invented the […]

Defining what actually constitutes a midsize watch, particularly with Rolex, can be a little tricky. To begin with, it is a fairly loose term anyway. Like with ‘men’s size’ and ‘women’s size’, there are no hard and fast rules as to what exact dimensions represent an intermediate. So, two different models in the catalog can […]

Rolex has been around now for well over a century, and has been the most recognizable watchmaker on the planet for the vast majority of that time. Through a blend of amazing inventiveness, impeccable design, innovative marketing and an almost impenetrable veil of mystery shrouding their operations, they have become a source of endless fascination […]