Blog posts from Andy Callan
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 […]
The Grail Series: Explorers—of Earth and Beyond
For this post in our grail watch series, we’re going to take a look at two examples from Rolex’s perpetually underappreciated Explorer range. ‘Two examples’ may be a slight overstatement however. These are, in every other respect bar the name, the exact same watch. One represents possibly the longest continuous production run of any Rolex […]
The Rolex Caliber 3130
In the multifaceted and often confusing world of Rolex calibers, not only does form always follow function, but sometimes, a less complicated version of a base movement is introduced long after its more complex brethren. Such is the case with the Cal. 3130. Identical in practically every way to the series foundation caliber, the Cal. […]
What’s the Difference? The Rolex Datejust Vs. The Rolex Oysterquartz Datejust
Due to their carefully cultivated reputation, the quality of their output and the rigid efficiency of their engineering processes, Rolex has long stood head and shoulders above other manufacturers. In fact, they are not so much watchmakers now as they are the ultimate aspirational lifestyle brand. The benefit of being in such a lofty position […]