Every Rolex watch has its crown
One of Rolex’s trademarks, literally and figuratively is the Rolex crown. The five pointed Rolex crown logo is recognized around the globe, but what many people do not realize that what also sets a Rolex apart is the winding crown. A critical part in keeping a Rolex Oyster case water tight is the winding crown. […]
Like or hate it: The Rolex DeepSea
There is not any other way to put it. The Rolex DeepSea is a large watch. One of Rolex’s engineering marvels, the DeepSea is designed to descend to depth not survivable by any human with a pressure rating of 12,800 feet. At 44mm wide, 17.5mm high the DeepSea is a true tool watch; a watch […]
Rolex Oyster bracelets: hollow link or solid link?
Throughout Rolex’s evolution there has been much emphasis on movement, case, dial, function, but not much focus on one of the watch most important elements –the bracelet. Early Rolex models utilized a customary vintage strap, but starting in 1947 Rolex created the Oyster strap making the watch look like with was strapped on with rigid […]
Working Definition of a Tool Watch: Classic Rolex SeaDweller
The Rolex SeaDweller is one of Rolex’s speciality watches that was built with specific functions and purposes in mind, and while the watch was in production, performed remarkably. Although the SeaDweller is not in production and its place in the Rolex undersea lineup has been replaced by the Rolex DeepSea SeaDweller, there are plenty of […]