Rolex Archives - Page 4 of 182

Marlon Brando’s Rolex GMT-Master is up for auction again. What will Kurtz’s watch bring this time?

Opinion

24.10.23

4077

Marlon Brando’s Rolex GMT-Master is up for auction again. What will Kurtz’s watch bring this time?

Starring in Apocalypse Now, the bezelless GMT-Master is being offered by Christie's in November.

Case thickness dictates the difference between a good watch design and a great one

Opinion

15.10.23

20776

Case thickness dictates the difference between a good watch design and a great one

Looking at the headline, you are probably thinking “WTF Zach… what are you on about?” Of course, key metrics include diameter, lug-to-lug, material, depth rating,…

The most interesting watches in David Beckham’s collection

Lists

11.10.23

5851

The most interesting watches in David Beckham’s collection

With the whole world tuning in to Netflix's 'Beckham' series, we thought we'd highlight some of the star's most interesting watches.

Tom Brady continues on an absolute tear with his exponentially growing watch collection

Pop Culture

26.09.23

9624

Tom Brady continues on an absolute tear with his exponentially growing watch collection

Retired NFL quarterback Tom Brady's watches are often in the news. Take a look at all the fun timepieces he's adding to his collection.

The Time+Tide team picks their favourite waitlisted watches

Lists

22.09.23

5734

The Time+Tide team picks their favourite waitlisted watches

In a world where hype is seemingly king, there are watches that us regular mortals are unlikely to ever be able to obtain. Waitlist numbers…

AGREE OR DISAGREE: Rolex prices will one day be at or under retail – these were your responses…

Watch Culture

26.08.23

9373

AGREE OR DISAGREE: Rolex prices will one day be at or under retail – these were your responses…

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…

Everything you need to know about dial finishing

Watch Education

15.08.23

23358

Everything you need to know about dial finishing

When you look at a watch, what’s the first thing you notice? Do you immediately comment on the movement, or perhaps case finishing? Of course…

The Time+Tide team share 3 watches they are each circling right now

Lists

07.08.23

7074

The Time+Tide team share 3 watches they are each circling right now

If you ask a watch enthusiast, one of the most exciting parts of the hobby is not actually wearing watches. The real excitement stems from…

The Rolex Oyster Perpetual lacquer dials continue to attract an A-list crowd – a definitive list

Lists

06.08.23

40735

The Rolex Oyster Perpetual lacquer dials continue to attract an A-list crowd – a definitive list

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…

Jake Paul tips his barber with a US$11K Rolex Oyster Perpetual watch

Pop Culture

02.08.23

5798

Jake Paul tips his barber with a US$11K Rolex Oyster Perpetual watch

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…

Is using a Rolex dial as a ball marker the ultimate golf club flex?

Pop Culture

28.07.23

8503

Is using a Rolex dial as a ball marker the ultimate golf club flex?

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…

Tyson Fury’s new reality TV series looks set to be a watchspotter’s delight

Pop Culture

25.07.23

4643

Tyson Fury’s new reality TV series looks set to be a watchspotter’s delight

Tyson Fury has always had an eye for a nice watch. As Anthony Joshua once recalled, back when he was an amateur, Fury would go…

The Rolex Daytona gets a skeletonised remix in white ceramic at the hands of 2 Chainz

Pop Culture

13.07.23

4823

The Rolex Daytona gets a skeletonised remix in white ceramic at the hands of 2 Chainz

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…

Ed Sheeran hands out free pizzas while wearing a six-figure “Paul Newman” Rolex Daytona ref. 6263

Pop Culture

11.07.23

4826

Ed Sheeran hands out free pizzas while wearing a six-figure “Paul Newman” Rolex Daytona ref. 6263

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…

Holding court: Wimbledon and the next generation of tennis’ young watch ambassadors

Pop Culture

04.07.23

6456

Holding court: Wimbledon and the next generation of tennis’ young watch ambassadors

With the recent retirements of tennis superstars Roger Federer (Rolex) and Serena Williams (Audemars Piguet), and with veterans like Rafael Nadal (Richard Mille) on the…

Versus

02.07.23

8613

VERSUS: Is the Rolex Perpetual 1908 a Calatrava-killing value proposition?

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…

What’s worse than selling a $12,000 Rolex for $6,000 to buy drugs?

Pop Culture

24.06.23

3244

What’s worse than selling a $12,000 Rolex for $6,000 to buy drugs?

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…

When “tropical” and “ghost bezel” don’t cut it. Describe the condition of this Rolex salvaged from the bottom of the ocean

Opinion

15.06.23

16372

When “tropical” and “ghost bezel” don’t cut it. Describe the condition of this Rolex salvaged from the bottom of the ocean

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 Rolex Daytona revealed for 24 Hours of Le Mans race centenary – what you need to know

Introducing

11.06.23

7829

New Rolex Daytona revealed for 24 Hours of Le Mans race centenary – what you need to know

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…

Kylie Jenner’s five year old daughter Stormi is the latest to join our “Ice, Ice, Baby” list with solid gold Rolex

Pop Culture

11.06.23

26064

Kylie Jenner’s five year old daughter Stormi is the latest to join our “Ice, Ice, Baby” list with solid gold Rolex

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…

Friday Wind Down

09.06.23

2372

FRIDAY WIND DOWN: Rolex celebrates 100 years of Le Mans, while Philippe Dufour is a birthday boy

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…

Auctions

25.05.23

6667

5 sleeper picks from the upcoming Sotheby’s Fine Watches auction starting next week

Watch auctions are typically associated with record-breaking prices and incredible amounts of money spent on coveted collectables. During my visit to Sotheby’s Upper East Side…

Two Rolex Daytonas owned by Paul Newman and a full-set Comex Sea-Dweller headline Sotheby’s Important Watches auction on June 9

Auctions

25.05.23

6781

Two Rolex Daytonas owned by Paul Newman and a full-set Comex Sea-Dweller headline Sotheby’s Important Watches auction on June 9

Some people think you need to wait for Watches & Wonders to see new watches, but this June in New York, there are dozens of…

WHAT IF… There were no more Rolex waitlists?

Opinion

21.05.23

10879

WHAT IF… There were no more Rolex waitlists?

If you ask the average person to name a watch brand, they’ll most likely say Rolex. Such is the power of the company which arguably…

Three post-sale lessons from Sotheby’s Important Watches Parts I & II

Auctions

20.05.23

3623

Three post-sale lessons from Sotheby’s Important Watches Parts I & II

Following on from Sotheby’s Important Watches: Part I and Part II on the following day, it’s always interesting to go through and assess not only…

The heroes and bargains of Sotheby’s Important Watches: Part I auction

Auctions

16.05.23

571

The heroes and bargains of Sotheby’s Important Watches: Part I auction

Following on from Sotheby’s Important Watches: Part I auction, it’s always interesting to go through and assess the accuracy of the lot estimates. Most of…

First 2023 Rolex novelties hit the secondary market – where does the new GMT Master II sit?

News

14.05.23

10155

First 2023 Rolex novelties hit the secondary market – where does the new GMT Master II sit?

No matter how exquisite the finishing, how innovative the escapement, or how beautiful the colour of the dial, unfortunately these days the worth of a…

Friday Wind Down

05.05.23

622

FRIDAY WIND DOWN: James Harden gifts NBA MVP Joel Embiid engraved Rolex Day-Date

Back from Japan and a much needed R&R week on vacation in Aruba with my family, it is great to return to the Friday Wind…

Five alternatives to the Tudor Black Bay 54, since you already can’t get one

Lists

05.05.23

10576

Five alternatives to the Tudor Black Bay 54, since you already can’t get one

As soon as Tudor was founded as an affordable offshoot of Rolex, their cult popularity began. Even so, I don’t think many people could have…

10 favourites from the upcoming Sotheby’s Important Watches: Part I Auction

Auctions

04.05.23

1242

10 favourites from the upcoming Sotheby’s Important Watches: Part I Auction

To call anything ‘important’ is a matter of subjectivity, especially when you’re talking about luxury watches. That said, anyone who takes a look through the…

Borna’s top 5 Watches & Wonders 2023 releases

Lists

01.05.23

1207

Borna’s top 5 Watches & Wonders 2023 releases

In the weeks since Watches & Wonders, I’ve been ruminating on the numerous releases, and have realised that this year has been one of the…

Opinion

20.04.23

2950

Say goodbye to the Rolex Milgauss

Coming up to Watches and Wonders, many were excited to see a new Rolex Milgauss model or an updated version of the one running since…

Richard Hammond reveals the Rolex Submariner that was burnt alive in his terrible car crash

Pop Culture

15.04.23

4435

Richard Hammond reveals the Rolex Submariner that was burnt alive in his terrible car crash

Richard Hammond and his Rolex Submariner both survived a fiery car crash.

New releases show platinum is the heavy metal that it’s still OK to like

Opinion

13.04.23

1077

New releases show platinum is the heavy metal that it’s still OK to like

The English physicist and mathmatician Sir Isaac Newton believed that for every action there is an equal opposite reaction. Chinese cosmology stands by a similar…

Andy Richter shares the painful story of how his Rolex, gifted to him by Conan O’Brien, was stolen

Pop Culture

12.04.23

2616

Andy Richter shares the painful story of how his Rolex, gifted to him by Conan O’Brien, was stolen

Watch theft has unfortunately become a dark cloud over the watch world of late. There’s been a noticeable rise in these robberies in recent years…

Zach’s top five watches from Watches & Wonders 2023 (Live Pics)

Lists

09.04.23

9459

Zach’s top five watches from Watches & Wonders 2023 (Live Pics)

Last year during the fair, Andrew and I were able to find the time to sit down and share our top five picks on camera…

Your votes are in for the new YG Rolex GMT Master II nickname – here are your answers

Video

06.04.23

9611

Your votes are in for the new YG Rolex GMT Master II nickname – here are your answers

Watches often have incredibly long names or reference numbers. As a result, collectors often look to assign nicknames to pieces to avoid having to memorise…

The new Rolex Perpetual 1908 exudes class

Introducing

01.04.23

14724

The new Rolex Perpetual 1908 exudes class

The teasers pretty much confirmed it – Rolex is finally paying attention to the Cellini! Well, as it proves year in, year out, the rumours…

The Rolex Oyster Perpetual Celebration has a bubbly personality

Introducing

01.04.23

8423

The Rolex Oyster Perpetual Celebration has a bubbly personality

The new Oyster Perpetual Celebration is proof that the crown knows how to party Bubbly dials take on the colours of Stella-inspired OPs that sky-rocketed…

New Rolex Day-Date 36 model go old-school and very funky

Introducing

31.03.23

12424

New Rolex Day-Date 36 model go old-school and very funky

If the bubbly Oyster Perpetual wasn’t quite whimsical enough for you, or was not the right type of colourful – Rolex has got you covered.…

Rolex takes off with 3 new Sky-Dweller models

Introducing

28.03.23

9428

Rolex takes off with 3 new Sky-Dweller models

The Rolex Sky-Dweller sees three new releases for Watches & Wonders 2023. A brand new blue-green dial colour is a first for any Rolex model.…

Gold rush: Rolex reintroduces the GMT-Master II in solid yellow gold and two-tone

Introducing

28.03.23

5665

Gold rush: Rolex reintroduces the GMT-Master II in solid yellow gold and two-tone

The Rolex GMT-Master II is reintroduced in yellow gold and two-tone for Watches & Wonders 2023. Brand new is a bicolour black and grey Cerachrom…

Time+Tide’s ultimate Watches & Wonders 2023 release hub

Introducing

27.03.23

5012

Time+Tide’s ultimate Watches & Wonders 2023 release hub

Watches & Wonders is always a bit crazy, so we thought we’d summarise all the new releases thus far in one article. Easily navigate to…

The long-awaited Rolex Yacht-Master in RLX Titanium

Introducing

27.03.23

8642

The long-awaited Rolex Yacht-Master in RLX Titanium

After much anticipation, Rolex releases the first production Yacht-Master in RLX titanium The 42mm case is totally brushed, save for some wide, polished lug chamfers…

The Rolex Explorer 40 showcases a new 40mm case

Introducing

27.03.23

6635

The Rolex Explorer 40 showcases a new 40mm case

The discontinuation of the 39mm Rolex Explorer was a surprise, and its 36mm replacement, though a return to original sizing, left many wondering what Rolex…

Introducing

27.03.23

9293

Rolex treats us with FIVE new Daytonas

Rolex has finally revealed their new releases for Watches & Wonders 2023, and the Cosmograph Daytona is certainly among the most anticipated. Without further ado,…

Looking back at the watches of Carpool Karaoke – from Paul McCartney to Bruno Mars

Pop Culture

27.03.23

24009

Looking back at the watches of Carpool Karaoke – from Paul McCartney to Bruno Mars

James Corden is not particularity in the public favour right now, so it is quite timely that The Late, Late Show With James Corden is…

Big Watches, Small Wrists Part 5: The best deep divers for slim wrists

Opinion

25.03.23

8965

Big Watches, Small Wrists Part 5: The best deep divers for slim wrists

If the moon was the frontier of the 1960s, then the deepest sea has been the frontier ever since – specifically the Mariana Trench in…

The Rolex Air-King: A history of the Crown’s most divisive model

In Depth

24.03.23

6726

The Rolex Air-King: A history of the Crown’s most divisive model

When you think of Rolex, you don’t exactly think of quirky or unusual watches. Nowadays, the massive brand is known for its simple, surgically measured…

Did Rolex just leak their own Watches & Wonders 2023 releases?!?

News

24.03.23

21522

Did Rolex just leak their own Watches & Wonders 2023 releases?!?

Rolex is notoriously secretive about their releases, keeping their novelties completely under lock and key until the moment the embargo lifts. Sure, people constantly put…

Previously On: Watches & Wonders Geneva. Everything you need to get up to speed

Events

21.03.23

5698

Previously On: Watches & Wonders Geneva. Everything you need to get up to speed

I do not know about you guys, but I watch a fair bit of television and with so many shows and streaming platforms there is…