What’s the Difference? The Rolex Explorer II Vs. The Rolex GMT-Master II
Until relatively recently, a Rolex watch with a GMT complication represented the brand at its most complex. The relentless pursuers of perfect three-hand simplicity have traditionally steered away from additional functions, with a dual time zone or a chronograph’s stopwatch seemingly as far as they were willing to push it. Lately, things have started to […]
What’s the Difference? The Rolex Men’s Datejust Vs. The Rolex Men’s Date
With a history as long and illustrious as Rolex’s, and with an output as prodigious, it can sometimes get confusing keeping track of the slew of different models the brand has released over the years, particularly the Rolex Datejust vs Rolex date models. In their earliest days, and especially during their 50s and 60s heyday, […]
What’s the Difference? The Rolex Yacht-Master Vs. The Rolex Yacht-Master II
Contrasting Models Some of the most frequently asked questions we get here at BeckerTime concern the differences and similarities between certain models in the Rolex lineup. It can undoubtedly be a confusing area for those just starting to discover the brand. There are a number of pieces in the range built for the same sort […]
The Watch Collector Series: What are the Different Watch Types?
Like just about any specialized field, watch collecting comes with its own language—its own particular jargon and terminology. To the outsider or relative newcomer it can all be especially confusing; this is something, after all, that has had several hundred years to develop a unique vocabulary. As part of our watch collector series, we are […]