Rolex Versus the Rest
I had a friend once who claimed he hated The Beatles. He would actually get quite vociferous about it, putting forward all manner of ill-thought out explanations as to why he considered them overrated—they lacked creativity, they had average musical ability at best, they were more a product of hype than talent, etc. What it […]
Radioactive Rolex
I’m sure you remember the scene in Dr. No, the first outing on the big screen for Sean Connery’s James Bond. 007 is off to search Crab Key, the island lair of the titular villain, to investigate the origin of a number of radioactive rock samples. Like any conscientious civil servant, Bond tests his Geiger […]
BeckerTime and eBay – Celebrating 20 Years
It is strange how quickly two decades can just fly by! All the way back in January of 1999, our current CEO Matthew Becker and his father Gordon were collectors with a passion for timepieces. Today, BeckerTime is one of the most trusted independent online luxury watches dealers specializing in buying and selling vintage Rolex. […]
Rolex Developments, Introductions, and Innovations in the 2010s
This particular decade that we are currently in has seen plenty of significant changes to Rolex’s lineup. Some standard favorite Rolex models have been revamped with new sizes and designs; two new in-house calibers have paved the way for a new batch of references, and some collections welcomed new metal options. As we approach the […]