What’s a Breguet Overcoil and why does Rolex care?
When looking at watch specifications there is plenty of watch jargon to confuse anyone who is not well immersed in the watch world. One of the many items that sets Rolex apart from many other manufacturers is that all their watches utilize a Breguet Overcoil in their balance springs. In essence, the balance spring is […]
How to Wind and Set a Ladies Rolex Date Quickset Watch
The Rolex stainless Date or DateJust Quickset model is a staple in the Rolex line. The all stainless model shares the same profile, wearability, and provenance of all the other Rolex timepieces. This video will show how to wind the watch and set the time and date on this touchstone timepiece. This is a ladies […]
Is your Rolex running slow, fast, or both…
Mechanical watches are regulated by a simple hair spring that has a life of its own. Just like with anything else living, the mood, temperature, position, and age of the hairspring affects the overall speed and reliability of your mechanical watch. Before the digital era back when mechanical watches were the only means for easily […]
Why my Rolex Watch Glows – Rolex Luminescence Explained Part III
In Part I and Part II, we discussed the use of radioactive Radium and Tritium on dials and watch hands to provide night time visibility and utility for Rolex. Rolex, along with the rest of the watch industry, moved away from radioactive materials to much safer LumiNova and Rolex’s own Chromalight. SWISS or SWISS MADE […]