Today, I will share a special classic, Rolex [Thunderbird]. Some people will also call it [Ivy]. The real Thunderbird should be the American version of Ref.6609 with the Thunderbird pattern printed on the dial (if you are interested, look for it online). For the sake of convenience, here are the six-digit models except the final […]
On October 2, 2018, Sotheby’s held a rare watch auction in Hong Kong. A unique Rolex Daytona “Zenith” platinum watch sold for US$871,348 (including commission, equivalent to approximately RMB 6.03 million). The transaction was completed, setting an auction record for a modern Rolex watch. Former Rolex CEO Patrick Heiniger originally owned this watch. Initially, Patrick […]
The birth of Rolex tool watches happened in the 1950s, and watches such as Submariner, Explorer, Greenwich, Milgauss, and Airmaster… all originated from that era. These tool watches developed for professional activities have now become classic luxury goods. After all, few people now take them to explore the deep sea, climb high peaks, or operate […]
Ref.116520 is a new model that appeared after the discontinuation of production of Ref.16520 Daytona in 2000. What is good to see is that it was equipped with a completely homemade chronograph movement. Due to its high transmission efficiency, the Cal.4130 movement has a 72-hour power reserve. It has used Parachrom hairspring with excellent antimagnetic […]
In luxury watchmaking, it is common for a watch to use two metal colors. However, using rose gold rather than the more traditional yellow gold paired with stainless steel is a fresher design. Rolex GMT-Master II watch Undoubtedly, the Rolex GMT-Master II watch trio is one of the biggest highlights of Baselworld 2018. This article […]
1. Be careful about storage Moisture and dust are the nemesis of watches. So, keeping them in a dry, constant temperature environment is best. Because moisture can enter the watch, the condensed moisture can damage the dial and cause the movement to rust. Watches from the 1940s are more sensitive to humidity, but watches from […]
Some people love it; some people hate it. But no matter which view you hold, it cannot be denied that “Cyclops” (small window convex lens) is a prominent iconic feature of Rolex. The Cyclops convex lens is named after the giant Cyclops of Sicily in Greek mythology. Rolex patented it in the early 1950s and […]
From November 29 to December 12, 2023, Sotheby’s New York will hold the “Fine Watches” online auction. The highlight of this auction is a scarce Rolex 116500LN Daytona watch. The watch has a purple dial and was sold by Asprey. In the 1970s, Rolex first collaborated with Asprey. At that time, the brand sold customized […]
Men are different from women. Women are beautiful and like beautiful things; men are good-looking and like expensive and classy things. This also determines that men’s consumption is generally higher than women’s under the premise of the same consumption ability. Why do cars and watches become men’s favorite toys? It’s because they satisfy men’s need […]
The Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 31 watch has a sophisticated and elegant style, showing a long-lasting charm. A timelessly elegant watch Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 31 (Oyster Perpetual Datejust 31) is available in gold steel (a combination of Oystersteel and 18ct gold) and Everose gold (a combination of Oystersteel and 18ct Everose gold). The case […]