Blog posts from Matthew Becker
GQ says a Rolex Air King is the only watch a man needs to own
A Review of the Rolex Air King: Gentleman’s Quarterly Watch Columnist States That The Venerable Rolex Air King Is The Only Watch A Man Needs To Own. The Air King is strong, water-resistant, and understated. This is a very European quality. When discussing Rolex Air King reviews, Ken Kessler, GQ’s watch columnist speaks from experience […]
12 things people do not know about Rolex
The 12 Top Fascinating Things To Know About Rolex. There are a few tidbits about Rolex that typically do not come up in conversation. Here are 12 things to know about Rolex that has helped set them apart and drive the Company to success. 1. GMT and Explorer II Rolex’s can work as a compass […]
A Newcomers Guide to Buying Your First Swiss Luxury Watch
For new watch enthusiasts, buying a first “real” quality Swiss luxury watch can be complicated. Similar to buying a car, there are numerous models and features and styles and sizes that are more confusing than meaningful. If you are thinking of taking the plunge, congratulations! You can use this guide to buy your first Swiss […]
Short History of Women’s Wristwatches
Womens Wristwatches Began in the Early 1800’s Finding a comprehensive history of womens wristwatches in the watchmaking history books is somewhat difficult. This is because the start of wristwatches was back in the early 1800’s. At that time, they were not considered serious timepieces. As a matter of fact, the first chronicled wristwatch was designed […]