BeckerTime BLOG

It may not seem that important in the whole scheme of things, but when Rolex decide to up the size of one of their watches, particularly one of their greatest hits, it’s actually a pretty big deal. The trend for larger watches has been gathering pace since the late 90s. Before then, pieces in the […]

Incredibly, for a company that has been in existence for over a hundred years, the leadership of Rolex has only changed hands six times, three of which happened in the last 10 years. It has always been an incredibly secretive and insulated brand, even today, and that cloistered philosophy extends to the people allowed to […]

In the next installment of our Tool Watch Time series where we explore utilitarian Rolex watches developed for specific needs, we take a look at timepieces built for what we affectionately call, nerds. That is, Rolex watches built explicitly for scientists, engineers, doctors, and other professionals. What particular needs does this group have when wearing […]

If you’re a fan of Formula 1, you will no doubt be immersed in all the Grand Prix races happening all over the world right now. From France to England to Germany to Hungary, it’s a busy summer season for F1. You may have even spotted some Rolex branding at the circuits since the brand […]