Blog posts from Andy Callan

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]