BeckerTime BLOG

Rolex had the two biggest and most profitable niche markets as they pertain to watches, diving and aviation, pretty much sewn up by the end of the 1960s.  The Submariner catered perfectly to the recreational underwater enthusiast and for those requiring more, the Sea-Dweller was a match for anything even the most hard-bitten professional could […]

The pendulum of fashion never stops swinging, and recently it has most definitely swung back in favor of the use of yellow gold in watchmaking.   It always does, of course, given enough time and the precious metal has been recorded in the creation of jewelry for more than 6,000 years. From then to now, it […]

As we have been attempting to demonstrate with our mini-series of Rolex price guides, there are watches available from the world’s most famous manufacturer at just about every point along the budget spectrum—particularly when talking about the preowned market. The factors which affect the value of any model are varied and distinct. Aspects such as […]

Even if you are new to the world of watch collecting, you will definitely know the name Rolex.  Undeniably the most famous luxury timepiece manufacturer on the planet, for many they represent the dream, the absolute pinnacle of desirability, the oft-quoted ‘grail’ purchase.  However, describing Rolex watches in that way can be counterproductive. It embeds […]