Blog posts from Andy Callan
The Watch Collectors Series: Celebrity Collections
Like any occupation, the life of a celebrity has its pros and cons. Yes, the legions of adoring fans and pay checks that read like phone numbers definitely go in the ‘perks of the job’ column, but you have to measure that against living under constant scrutiny and with a paparazzo hiding in every bush. […]
What’s the Difference? The Rolex Sea-Dweller Vs. The Rolex Deepsea
When it comes to mixing watches with water, Rolex has been leading the way since the 1920s. Their development of the Oyster case, the first serially-produced waterproof housing, revolutionized not only wristwatch design, but also the way they were viewed by the public. What had once been seen as delicate items of ladies jewelry were […]
The Grail Watch Series: The Rolex GMT-Master ref. 6542
As any vintage Rolex fan knows, a reference with a short-lived production run in any of the brand’s model ranges is likely to become a highly sought-after piece. If the model range in question is one of the most popular and iconic in the catalog, and the particular reference represents the very first in the […]
The Grail Series: McQueen’s Watches
This week’s grail watch post is going to take some explaining. We are going to be looking at two iconic vintage Rolex references, both linked to an altogether different type of icon, one of which he never wore but which bears his name, the other he wore religiously which doesn’t. Confused? You will be. The […]