FOUNDERFEST 2026
As Centre Court packed away another fortnight of strawberries, sunshine and relentless television close-ups of celebrity watch spotting, Jannik Sinner finally lifted the Wimbledon gentlemen’s…
A week packed with breaking news, the return of classic sporting partnerships, and new faces, this was certainly not a sleepy summer break.
Bruce got the call. A Rolex Oyster Perpetual '100 Years' was his for the taking. But, would he pull the trigger? He walks us through…
There’s nothing like a good Swatch release to turn the watch world upside down, and that’s exactly what we’ve seen this week. Fresh after our brilliant…
With a new movement, a new way of operating the countdown timer, and an updated design, the Rolex Yacht-Master II is a thoroughly new watch.
Watches and Wonders. Watches and Wonders. It’s all we’ve been talking about, I know. So, all I will say for this Friday Wind Down on…
Rolex introduces a new Daytona in Oystersteel and platinum, featuring a white grand feu enamel dial and all-new bezel
To mark the 100th anniversary of the Oyster Perpetual, Rolex has given us three two-tone models with plenty of details to dig into.
Rolex's long awaited 2026 releases just dropped at Watches & Wonders in Geneva, here's the rundown on everything that was just unveiled
There has been a lot of thoughts and reviews on the Rolex Land-Dweller 36, but today an actual owner chimes in with his hands-on thoughts.
Zach drops a bombshell: a brand-new Rolex Land-Dweller 36, kept secret for a full month. Can Andrew win this 3-Watch Throw Down?
Food, travel, Japanese independents, and a Rolex Submariner she spotted across a room like a scene from a rom-com. This is her story.
Leveraging the "Beztimate" system of trusted watch buying/selling platform Bezel, watch geeks can now bet on the future prices of watches.
Discontinuation rumours around the Rolex GMT-Master II "Pepsi" are nothing new, but a new development may mean they now have more legs.
This new episode of 3-Watch Throw Down is the 3rd in our latest video series, and we welcome Georgia Benjamin to the stage.
The Rolex Day-Date is inarguably one of the most iconic watches of all time, but Jason Lee argues that its ref. 1803 guise might be…
Tennis in Melbourne, watches in Milan and watch brands changing hands in Geneva - it's all happening this week.
Zach visited the Ahmed Sediqqi Rolex boutique in Dubai to get hands-on with some insane Rolex Certified Pre-Owned Day-Date watches.
Despite Rolex’s ongoing success and massive 2025, the brand’s moves this year have left some collectors tilting their heads.
For that much money, you could get a...
A recent patent filing may have just revealed that a modern triple calendar Rolex watch is no longer a ridiculous pipe dream.
Jason Lee is a gold Rolex man, but there's just something about the Crown's iconic travel watch that has him smitten.
A year on from the release of his first official Rolex book on the Submariner, Nicholas Foulkes has returned with a Datejust edition.
Jason Lee shares how his grandfather's gold Datejust is not just an object, but a vessel for history, taste and family lore.
Refreshingly basic with a subtle pop of colour, Bruce makes the case for the pistachio OP36.
Rolex's Oysterflex is one of the most comfortable rubber straps in the business... But pairing it with a Glidelock clasp changed the game.
Is the A Matter of Time gang here to dethrone The Crown in episode 3?!
Does the Datejust take the Rolex crown?
Whether you call it the Day-Date, the President, the Presidential, or even El Presidente, this is likely the watch most non-watch people think of when…
The Rolex Daytona 126500 might be the best the legendary watch has ever been - but as Tom explains, it was definitely worth the wait.
The one you've been waiting for.
Jubilee, but make it finer, thinner, and slinkier.
Lefty and righty, ceramic and stone.
Rolex's new high-tech daily is finally unveiled.
With Watches and Wonders Geneva just around the corner, we predict big things from Tudor for 2025.
Leonardo DiCaprio is now a Rolex ambassador, but Zach explains why this superficial news may be more significant than you expect.
It's a fun game we play every year - what will the crown show us as the curtain rises at their Watches and Wonders 2025…
Swatch tributes the NASA flight-qualified Speedmaster ST105.003, and two other competitors.
Before Rolex chucks CFB in the bin, Zach has a proposal for the Crown...
We take a look at some common theories behind the design of Rolex's signature hour hand.
To Jubilee or not to Jubilee? We debate whether the Rolex GMT-Master II looks better on a Jubilee or Oyster bracelet.
It was not a revelatory year for Rolex, but there were certainly some standout favourites...
Four GOATs of their respective sports have all been spotted wearing what could very well become the GOAT Rolex Daytona.
From the mythical Albino Pan Am to the controversial Sprite, the Rolex GMT-Master is an undisputed icon.
While it wasn't the first watch to reach the Moon, the GMT-Master that is up for sale beat all other Rolex watches up there.
After creating waves upon its release, we wanted to dive into the pages of Oyster Perpetual Submariner to see what all the fuss was about.
After their 7th and final Laver Cup as captains, Roger Federer presented Bjorn Borg and John McEnrooe with engraved Rolex watches.
If you're struggling with finding a rubber strap for your steel sports Rolex, here are a few options you should consider.
It hasn't dated well. No, we're not talking about Entourage's lack of political correctness, but this Ari Gold Rolex scene.
A Rolex Daytona and a Sea-Dweller? Most would be lucky to score one at retail. Travis Kelce managed to get both while visiting Taylor Swift.
It has been reported that Rolex may end its contract to be the official timepiece of F1 and it is to be taken over by…
You might call bull, but a metal-detector and some good luck reunited this farmer with his Rolex Air-King, after being eaten by a cow.
Is changing colours a novelty, or is it an acceptable compromise for a proven design? Zach finds out.
Buffy looks to the Swingin' Sixties to find out more about a Rolex cocktail watch that, just like a chameleon, easily changed colour.
A dress watch from a sports watch brand takes on a high-end, revitalised artisan. It's Rolex versus Parmigiani Fleurier.
Zach explains why, in his latest watch trade, he gave up his Rolex Explorer 1016 and Lange 1815 Up/Down for a Breguet perpetual calendar.
After his WWE Wrestlemania 40 win, Cody Rhodes received something a lot more precious than a championship belt.
Rounding out some of the hottest drops of W&W 2024 in this special edition of Last Week in Watches.
Read more to find out what the Crown brought to this year's fair.
Rolex’s dressiest piece gets the most luscious makeover possible. The guilloché of the dial is also a rare sight in a Rolex, matching really well…
While many fans expected a Coke bezel, Rolex goes with a ghosty black and grey for the new GMT-Master II. The black-on-black-on-grey combo is unlikely…
A sneaky new Day-Date for the Oscars plus an impressive indie debut defined this week.
Tom talks about life with one of Rolex's most polarising releases in recent times.
Milestones are a common reason (or excuse) for collectors to buy new watches. Jason Kelce had the best excuse of them all for his commissioned…
We've mocked up 5 Rolex watches we'd love to see enter production in 2024.
Ever dreamed of a titanium Daytona? Zenith have beaten Rolex to the punch with the Chronomaster Sport.
Watch enthusiasts and collectors could not care less about the Rolex Pearlmaster, yet many celebrities have been seen sporting various references of it...
So does Mario wear a Daytona or? Buffy explains the similarities between the two giants.
We're barely one week into 2024 and yet another eclectic Rolex Day-Date 36 has been unveiled.
The normally very conservative brand let its proverbial hair down in 2023 with some seriously wacky (and significant) watch releases.
Ultra-thin, ultra-limited and ultra-cool sums up Zach's most worn watches of the year.
It may seem the most boring choice, but Zach makes a case for why Rolex made the most of 2023.
The world's two biggest-selling watch brands have both found themselves in legal strife just as we head into 2024.
Could this hold the key for improved availability, or is it just an unimportant obstacle for the Rolex machine?
From a purple Daytona to an Advanced Research Patek Philippe - Zach brings you the inside scoop.
Full disclosure, I have meant to have these two watches go head-to-head in battle on the site for quite some time. Fanboys like myself have…
Vintage Rolex and Antiques Roadshow - name a better love story than that.
Starring in Apocalypse Now, the bezelless GMT-Master is being offered by Christie's in November.
At the top of the list of brands associated with the unobtanium phenomenon is Rolex. Yes, other brands have this shared insufferable quality of low…
As if Rolex needed anymore speculation surrounding the brand, news broke that the Crown has acquired Bucherer – a multi-brand retailer with over 100 locations…
Unobtanium. It is a word many collectors use these days, with more and more references fitting this gloomy bill. It sucks to know that when…
The expression do not bite the hand that feeds you is an international turn of phrase. In the same vein, you never want to piss off the…
When it comes to specialist interests, watches regularly seem to intersect with certain other areas of enthusiasm. Cars and aviation are always popular, but another…
Rolex at Watches & Wonders this year can be described in two words: acid trip. Sure, there were the usual incremental updates to lines such…
For a watch collector, horological monogamy is a huge challenge. The idea of limiting yourself to one watch, or one brand, is enough to give…
Watch lovers are always on the lookout for ways to source highly in-demand pieces at prices that aren’t totally bananas. One potential avenue for this…
The rapper 2 Chainz is called “2 Chainz” because of his predilection for wearing, you guessed it, two chains. In other words, the hip-hop artist…
If you’re a budding watch-spotter, Ed Sheeran is the gift that just keeps on giving. Highlights in his watch box include the Patek Philippe Ref.1518 – the…
Regardless of how you feel about the man off-screen, Tom Cruise is irrefutably one of the greatest action movie stars of all time – if…
A few days ago, Hamid Al Ameri was partying with mates on a yacht in the waters off Palm Jumeirah in Dubai. At some stage,…
Everyone was expecting Rolex to finally show some love to the Cellini line which, although by no means weak, just lost appeal as time went…
Richard Mille and the Le Mans Classic have joined forces since 2002 While celebrating 100 years of Le Mans, the RM 72-01 LMC is limited…
Last week, we published a story on a Rolex Submariner watch that was salvaged by Australian surfer Matt Cuddihy. He found the watch trapped beneath…
Whatever doesn’t kill you, may not actually make you stronger. But at least it provides good material for your Netflix show. That’s the case for…
For people selling watches, “vintage” is the polite word for “old”. It’s easy to understand why this has become such a necessary euphemism when it…
New 18K white gold Rolex Daytona with special visual cues celebrates 100 years of 24 Hours of Le Mans race Uses a new 4132 calibre…
The lives of the rich and famous may not be relatable for everyone, but there is something kinda sweet about a parent letting their child…
With our globetrotting editor out and about on a Paris adventure discovering the Type XX, I thought I’d jump in and cover some of this…
At Watches & Wonders this year, one night I accidentally got on the wrong bus from the Palexpo convention centre and found myself whizzing through…
