Tag Archives: Rolex Daytona

Rolex Shortage 2020 -> Rolex Price Hike

Posted on January 11, 2020 by Robert Farago

The Rolex shortage remains in full force. Certain models – the stainless steel Daytona, GMT-Master II and Submariner – might as well be made of unobtanium. Models further down the food chain – the stainless steel Explorer, Air King and … Continue reading →

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Buy a Watch Abroad? Don’t Do It!

Posted on January 9, 2020 by Robert Farago

There is an enormous temptation to buy a watch abroad. You’re on holiday. The bills are at home. Factory tour? Sure! The horological urge is equally strong at the airport duty free shop. Or that fancy foreign watch boutique you … Continue reading →

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Grand Seiko Godzilla Watch. Has Seiko Lost Its Mind?

Posted on October 31, 2019 by Robert Farago

According to Forbes, the Grand Seiko Godzilla watch has “a number of elements in honor of the legendary creature. The prominent rays on the dial emanating from the center and shooting outward symbolize the heat ray beam that shoots from … Continue reading →

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Stainless Steel Rolex Daytona: Worth $27k?

Posted on September 8, 2019 by Robert Farago

My father used to say “something is worth exactly what someone will pay for it.” It’s a lesson for any buyer looking to add a stainless steel Rolex Daytona – with the prized white dial – to his or her … Continue reading →

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Modified Rolex. Abomination or Wikkid Pissa?

Posted on August 21, 2019 by Robert Farago

“A reimagined Rolex Daytona in solid gold,” laCalifornienne titled this image on their Instagram account. “What should we call this colorway?” Someone who appreciates Rolex watches’ immaculate designs might call it clown vomit, but I couldn’t possibly comment. But wait! … Continue reading →

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Rolex Rainbow Cosmograph Daytona

Posted on August 19, 2019 by Robert Farago

Rolex’s website proclaims that the venerable Cosmograph Daytona was “born to race.” So . . . what driver in his right mind would wear the Rolex Rainbow Cosmograph Daytona variant in a race car? After all . . .

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The Smart Watch’s Secret Weapon in The War Against Traditional Wrist Wear

Posted on August 18, 2019 by Robert Farago

Smart watches are a huge technological leap over quartz and mechanical watches. In many ways, smart watches render traditional timepieces obsolete. But not in one important way. Not yet. But soon. It’s only a question of time. Here’s the challenge … Continue reading →

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