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Life on the left side with the Rolex GMT-Master II “Sprite”
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Life on the left side with the Rolex GMT-Master II “Sprite”

Tom talks about life with one of Rolex's most polarising releases in recent times.
Marlon Brando’s Rolex GMT-Master is up for auction again. What will Kurtz’s watch bring this time?
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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.
How the Rolex GMT-Master defined jet-set style
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How the Rolex GMT-Master defined jet-set style

Welcome to The Icons, a new series where we take a horological deep dive into the most legendary watches of all time. We’ll delve into…
Keen to get a discount on Rolex? With the help of eBay, it’s possible
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Keen to get a discount on Rolex? With the help of eBay, it’s possible

Rolex is a brand that some collectors love to hate. No one is disputing they are a brand that makes some of the best watches…
The Pepsi challenge: 5 alternatives to the Rolex GMT-Master II at a range of prices
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The Pepsi challenge: 5 alternatives to the Rolex GMT-Master II at a range of prices

As we have touched on before in our story here, the Rolex GMT-Master II Ref.126710 BLRO does actually live up to the hype. And while…
Why servicing a vintage Rolex will only get harder and more expensive
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Why servicing a vintage Rolex will only get harder and more expensive

You’ll have heard this about vintage watches before: tread carefully when you have these pieces serviced and who you allow to work on them. With…
AUCTION NEWS: This Vacheron Constantin sold for just 40 per cent of its $3 million prediction. Is 2021 off to a catastrophically slow start?
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AUCTION NEWS: This Vacheron Constantin sold for just 40 per cent of its $3 million prediction. Is 2021 off to a catastrophically slow start?

I did choose to be very optimistic in my story last week about the astounding Vacheron Constantin Tour de L’Ile reaching a cool record $3…
Battle Royale: Let’s get ready to rumble! Which is the ultimate Rolex GMT-Master?
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Battle Royale: Let’s get ready to rumble! Which is the ultimate Rolex GMT-Master?

OK, this was a tough challenge and an ugly battle predictably ensued. Essentially, we which is the ultimate Rolex GMT Master? From classic Coke to…
Buying vintage Rolex – Utilitarian ideal without waiting list ordeal
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Buying vintage Rolex – Utilitarian ideal without waiting list ordeal

For almost every watch enthusiast, the first sojourn into the world of the vintage watch market is two things: fun and inexpensive. The thrill of…
Marlon Brando’s Apocalypse Now Rolex to be auctioned by Phillips
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Marlon Brando’s Apocalypse Now Rolex to be auctioned by Phillips

Marlon Brando’s Rolex GMT-Master ref. 1675, worn by him on the set of Apocalypse Now, is to be auctioned by Phillips Watches Department. The story…
NEWS: This season’s last watch auction delivers 4 unique watches you’ve probably never seen, and may never see again
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NEWS: This season’s last watch auction delivers 4 unique watches you’ve probably never seen, and may never see again

Over the last few weeks, all eyes have been on the major watch auctions taking place around the world, with more than a few standout…
EVENT: 7 watches spotted at the launch of the Ferrari Portofino in Byron Bay, inc. IWC, Creux Automatiq and Rolex
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EVENT: 7 watches spotted at the launch of the Ferrari Portofino in Byron Bay, inc. IWC, Creux Automatiq and Rolex

The new Ferrari Portofino — the replacement for Ferrari’s first ever front-engine V8 convertible, the California — has plans for you. It wants to be your first Ferrari.…
FRIDAY WIND DOWN: 26th May, 2017 – the auction edition
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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: 26th May, 2017 – the auction edition

I don’t know about you, but we’ve had to drag ourselves away our screens and from the unholy timesucking triumvirate known as Twin Peaks, Master…