Blog posts from Andy Callan
The History of Watch Collecting
The vintage watch collecting market has witnessed an exponential rise in both popularity and prices over the last decade. Although it seems as if the industry is experiencing its golden age, it might be too early to tell. The phenomenon itself is a relatively new one, only really starting with any serious vengeance in the […]
What’s the Difference? The Rolex Explorer Vs. The Rolex Explorer II
The names Rolex gives to their watches generally do a good job of signposting each one’s specific abilities and place in the lineup. There’s no doubt, for example, that pieces called the Submariner, the Sea-Dweller and the Deepsea are designed for the life aquatic, or that the Daytona will find its natural home on the […]
Gold Shell Rolex Watches
A gold Rolex watch has long been a potent symbol of success and achievement. They have also long been fairly costly. Starting way back in the 50s, the brand sought to address the price issue, and get their creations onto more wrists, by releasing gold shell watches. These were pieces with stainless steel cases, covered […]
What’s the Difference? The Rolex Sea-Dweller 40mm Vs. The Rolex Sea-Dweller 43mm
It may not seem that important in the whole scheme of things, but when Rolex decide to up the size of one of their watches, particularly one of their greatest hits, it’s actually a pretty big deal. The trend for larger watches has been gathering pace since the late 90s. Before then, pieces in the […]