Important Parts of a Rolex: From Outsourcing to In-House Production
Even those who are not well versed in the world of luxury watches know what a Rolex is. Those five letters have come to represent the pinnacle of excellence, prestige, and success. Above it all, Rolex is synonymous with quality; they simply make great watches. Rolex achieves this impeccable standard in part by controlling almost […]
A Rolex By Any Other Name
Along with being one of watchmaking’s undoubted pioneers, Rolex founder Hans Wilsdorf was also a master salesman, in possession of an astounding marketing acumen. He elevated the brand to the last word in aspirational products, both through his unyielding commitment to quality as well as groundbreaking promotional tactics. He was the man who invented the […]
Important Parts of a Rolex Watch: The Metals
Following our in-depth investigations into the movements, cases, bezels, bracelets, and dials we have now arrived at the sixth chapter of our Important Parts of a Rolex Watch series. We will be examining the different types of metals Rolex uses to produce their watches—both historically and currently. The Evolution of Rolex Stainless Steel Whether for […]
The Allure of Midsize Rolex Watches
Defining what actually constitutes a midsize watch, particularly with Rolex, can be a little tricky. To begin with, it is a fairly loose term anyway. Like with ‘men’s size’ and ‘women’s size’, there are no hard and fast rules as to what exact dimensions represent an intermediate. So, two different models in the catalog can […]