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Yeager does it again at 89 years old, and uh yes, wearing a Rolex
While Austrian skydiver Felix Baumgartner was jumping from balloons and falling at 830 MPH, aeronautical legend Chuck Yeager retraced history by breaking the sound barrier at 89 years old, and, uh yes, while wearing a Rolex just like he did on his first flight in 1947. The commemorative flight recreated the 1947 flight but flown […]
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There Is More To A Rolex Watch Dial Than Telling Time
Every Rolex watch dial tells you the obvious as well as some other not so obvious aspects of a Rolex watch. From the dial finish to what is literally written on the dial, the watch dial tells the story of the watch. Starting from the Top Starting from the top of the dial, there is […]
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In case you’re wondering, Rolex uses clasps not buckles…
For many watch brands, connecting the watch strap such that it does not come loose is a simple as using a simple buckle. But for Rolex, who uses 904L or 316L stainless steel Oyster or Jubilee links, the buckle is no simple affair. At face value, terms such as the Crown Clasp, Easy Link, GlideLock, […]
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Rolex 904L Steel is Not for Silverware
For many, stainless steel is just stainless steel. Most people assume that the stainless steel used in tonight’s dinner utensils is the same stainless that is used in wristwatches. The need for stainless is pretty obvious. Without the extra chromium added, unprotected carbon steel will rust which would certainly be unsightly for both the watch, […]
