Blog posts from Andy Callan
Watch Collector Series: Who Collects Watches?
There is a world of difference between a true watch collector and someone who simply owns a few watches. Many people have more than one timepiece, but the horologist (as good a term for a collector of watches as any) is a person who often goes to great lengths to acquire very specific models, usually […]
The 34mm Rolex Watches
In the contemporary Rolex lineup, there is only a tiny handful of watches measuring 34mm. What was once a fairly typical size, even bordering on the larger side in the post-war era, is now considered particularly small for a man’s watch in the modern age. However, the vintage archives are chock full of 34mm Rolex […]
The 40mm Rolex Watches
As far as trends go, Rolex are much more likely to lead than to follow. Generally, the Swiss watchmaking colossus sets the pace and the rest of the horology world tries to keep up. Perhaps the only area in which they have ever been late to the game is for the relatively recent drift into […]
Modern Rolex Watches
Just as there has never been an official definition of what constitutes a ‘vintage’ watch, it obviously follows that there has also never been one for when a watch can be termed ‘modern’. With Rolex, it can be especially tricky to pin down when the change over between the two occurs. Some experts suggest the […]