Blog posts from Matthew Becker
Where to Buy an Inexpensive Rolex
Buying anything on the internet can be a nerve racking experience. Make that a vintage or used Rolex and that only gets worse. So, if you’ve ever wondered where is the best place to buy Rolex, it’s important to know that BeckerTime addresses this throughout the purchase process to ensure 100% customer satisfaction. We understand, the amount […]
Accuracy of Mechanical Watches
The accuracy of a mechanical watch is determined by comparison to an accepted standard such as an atomic clock. Accuracy is then stated as the deviation from the standard, usually expressed in seconds per day. Several conditions can affect the accuracy of a mechanical watch. Exposure to magnetic fields, temperature extremes, alignment of the gear […]
Do Box and Papers Guarantee the Authenticity of a Rolex?
I am always asked if box and papers prove authenticity. I wanted to provide an unbiased response that would apply to all Buyers and Sellers of new and pre owned Rolex watches. A box and/or papers NEVER guarantee authenticity. All they do is possibly guarantee the box and/or papers are authentic (if the box and/or papers […]
Watch Trivia for Your Friday from BeckerTime & NAWCC
If you’re a fan of the watch world and all things time related, here is a neat list of trivia compiled by the National Watch & Clock Museum (NAWCC). The watch geeks here at BeckerTime found these tidbits to be quite interesting… Enjoy: “Fortnight” is a contraction of “fourteen nights.” In the United States “two […]