BeckerTime BLOG

Have you ever met anyone who has never heard the name Rolex? Me, either. The brand has such a renowned global standing that everyone, old or young, rich or poor, recognizes it immediately, whether they have the least interest in horology or not. It is by far the world’s most valuable watchmaker, worth somewhere in […]

We have now reached the fourth installment of our Important Parts of a Rolex Watch series. After delving into the Rolex cases, Rolex movements, and Rolex bezels, we are now taking an in-depth look at the Rolex bracelets, straps, and clasps. Gay Frères & Rolex Bracelets In the early days of men’s wristwatches, timepieces almost […]

Trying to predict what the world’s most successful watchmaker will come up with year after year is something even the most knowledgeable horology experts admit is far more about luck than judgment. Rolex is notoriously fanatical about safeguarding its secrets. Typically, anyone bragging about having the inside scoop on the goings-on in Geneva is usually […]

We have now reached the third chapter of our Important Parts of a Rolex Watch series—our in-depth look at all the physical components that make up a Rolex watch. For this installment, we’re studying the Rolex bezel. And, depending on the model, the bezel can be a decorative element or a functional part of the […]