Blog posts from Matthew Becker
Watch that Rolex. There are others who want them
Over the course of the last few weeks, there seems to be a rash of high profile Rolex thefts around the globe. Either the media is capturing these instances better, or there is a rise in large-scale Rolex thefts. Sharing these stories illustrates the lengths or opportunities people take to get a Rolex watch. Earlier […]
A look into collecting vintage watches
Rolex and other fine timepieces older than 25-30 years old are considered “vintage” because of their age and how their design and technology matches the time period they were produced. For many, collecting vintage timepieces is an obsession that some compare with collecting art. There is not particular utility in collecting art, other than covering […]
Rolex the 3rd coolest brand in Britain, behind Aston Martin and Apple
An American company, a British company, and a Swiss Company top Britain’s list of coolest companies according to a survey carried out each year by CoolBrands. Apple Computer claimed the top spot of Britain’s coolest company for the second time in a row. Aston Martin landed in second place as Britain’s coolest brand, and Rolex […]
For the iPhone & Android, Atomic Clock to set your Rolex
When it comes to setting your watch, many people dial “popcorn” from a landline phone, use www.time.govon the web, or pull time from their mobile phone. Mobilephones sync with the local tower and provide fairly accurate time will little drift. For iOS iPhones and iPads, there is one application that any watch aficionado should have. […]