What Does Amazon And A Clock Have In Common?
Simply put one man, by the name of Jeff Bezos. Why, is the main and over riding question, would I be asking what the connection is between an online retailer and a clock? Well it would appear that Jeff Bezos is involved in a philanthropic venture that has built an absolute behemoth of a clock, […]
Got UV-LiGA? Rolex does…
Even though wristwatch technology predates the 20th Century, there is no question that micro and nano technologies influence modern day mechanical wristwatches. Despite the ubiquity of quartz wristwatches, simple three hand mechanical wristwatches are marvels in their own right because of the precision in their design and manufacture. Adding to the simple magnificence of mechanical […]
Dave’s Favourite Rolex(s) On BeckerTime
Rolex has done things extremely well for a long long time, and upon my reflections earlier on in the week about whether you should purchase new or old, I thought I would focus on old today. My first choice is this vintage 1950s datejust in steel. A real classic in my mind, and the first […]
The Babe’s Watch
Yet another iconic timepiece – and arguably THE most iconic piece of sports memorabilia ever – has gone across the auction block. Babe Ruth’s 1923 World Series watch, a Gruen VeriThin, sold at Heritage Auctions in New York last Saturday. The price, including buyer’s premium, was a cool $717,000. The watch is a unique pentagonal […]