Tag Archives: Rolex

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 →

Posted in Buyer's Guide | Tagged Rolex, Rolex Daytona, Rolex Explorer, Rolex GMT, Rolex Oyster Perpetual, Rolex Submariner | 2 Comments

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 →

Posted in Buyer's Guide | Tagged Authorized Dealer, Jaeger LeCoultre Polaris, Rolex, Rolex Daytona, Rolex Explorer | Leave a comment

Modified Rolex: Endangered Species?

Posted on December 17, 2019 by Robert Farago

Most consumers wouldn’t dream of buying a modified Rolex. They think Switzerland’s über-famous timepieces are perfect just the way they are. Thousands of wealthy Rolex buyers disagree. For them, perfection isn’t perfect enough. Like Oliver Twist, they want more . … Continue reading →

Posted in Buyer's Guide | Tagged Blaken, Juan Pablo Montoya, Mad Paris, Modified Rolex, Rolex, Wildman | 1 Comment

Entry Level Luxury Watches: 5 of the Best

Posted on November 28, 2019 by Robert Farago

Got your sights set on a luxury watch? Something of a stretch? If you’re looking to put a foot on the luxury ladder without [completely] breaking the bank, the major players offer brand magic at an affordable – well, more … Continue reading →

Posted in Buyer's Guide | Tagged A. Lange & Söhne, A. Lange & Söhne Big Date, A. Lange & Söhne Saxonia Thin, Jaeger-leCoultre, Omega Aqua-Terra, Rolex, Rolex Oyster Perpetual, Vacheron Constantin, Vacheron Constantin Overseas | Leave a comment

TUDOR Black Bay 58: Best Dive Watch?

Posted on November 22, 2019 by Robert Farago

We can have a debate about what makes a great dive watch. We can have a debate about whether or not dive watches are a dead genre walking. But there’s no argument that the TUDOR Black Bay 58 is the … Continue reading →

Posted in Dive Watches | Tagged Dive Watch, Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Compressor Diving Pro Geographic Navy SEALs, Officine Panerai, Panerai, Panerai Submersible Bronzo, Rolex, Rolex Submariner, Tudor, Tudor Black Bay 41, Tudor Black Bay 58 | Leave a comment

Rolex Oyster Perpetual 39: Review

Posted on November 12, 2019 by Robert Farago

Sometimes it’s hard to be a Rolex. Especially an Oyster Perpetual 39. Oh sure, demand exceeds supply. But the delivery delay’s nothing compared to the waiting list for the OP 39’s blingier brethren. Holy Grail models like the stainless steel Daytona might … Continue reading →

Posted in Reviews | Tagged 904L steel, Audemars Piguet, Ball Watches, COSC certfied, Patek Philippe, Rolex, Rolex Oyster Perpetual, Vacheron Constantin | 4 Comments

Watch Crime: September 2019

Posted on September 13, 2019 by Robert Farago

Expensive watches are criminal catnip. Cheap fakes are the bane of many manufacturers’ existence. And in San Jose your Fitbit watches you. Here’s our round-up of legally lamentable horological happenstance. You know, watch crime. Starting with a trip to the … Continue reading →

Posted in News | Tagged Apple Watch, Breitling, Rolex | Leave a comment