According to the understanding of ordinary watch fans, so-called “high-performance” diving watches will be equipped with a helium escape device so that the helium gas that enters the watch body through the gaps in the watch due to high pressure in the deep sea can be eliminated, preventing it from surfacing during the process of […]
The 1950s was a critical period for Rolex because, during this period, Rolex experimented with and developed a series of new-era tool watches, such as Turn-O-Graph ref.6202, Submariner ref.6204, Explorer, etc.. The Milgauss we will talk about today was also born then and was called the “scientist’s watch.” For those who work in high electromagnetic […]
When it comes to master Gérald Genta, it is not difficult to think of his classics-Patek Philippe Nautilus, Audemars Piguet Royal Oak, Ouji Constellation, and other watches. As everyone knows, Genta also inspired Rolex and created the top model of Rolex 60-70s – Rolex King Midas. In 1964, Rolex launched this thick gold watch. It […]
At the time, all balance springs were metal, and Nivarox, owned by the Swatch Group, enjoyed an almost monopoly. Later, silicon technology was developed and applied, but it was only the patent of a few manufacturers. The hairspring is crucial from a mechanical and strategic perspective, but it has more to do with materials science […]
Some watches can be recognized by us at a glance, even if they are seen from a distance. The unique case design, personalized color combinations, etc., are some elements that distinguish it from other watches. Next, let’s take a look at some highly recognizable and impressive watches. Rolex Datejust m126334-0026 watch Product model: m126334-0026 Watch […]
At Sotheby’s auction in Hong Kong, a “mysterious” Rolex Daytona Ref. 16528 sold for a high price of HK$4.25 million, or approximately RMB 3.87 million. As for a regular Daytona of the same model, its price on the secondary market is around RMB 200,000, and the price difference between the two is astonishingly high at […]
On December 10, 2019, local time, Phillips held the “GAME CHANGERS” themed auction in New York. Lot 30 in this auction is a Rolex Ref. 1675 Greenwich watch that once belonged to Oscar winner Marlon Brando. Marlon Brando wore it in “Apocalypse Now,” directed by Francis Ford Coppola and released in August 1979. The auction […]
The American public television station PBS has a popular program called “Antiques Roadshow.” It is to help identify whether the items are valuable treasures for free. You can participate in everything from porcelain to paintings and calligraphy to all kinds of messy small items. In one episode, a Rolex Daytona sold for US $ 345 […]
The third-generation hand-rolled Daytona Ref.6263 probably appeared around 1970 and was produced for about 20 years. It is the final model of the very popular hand-rolled Daytona in the past. Its watch diameter is about 37mm, which is different from what we see now produced in recent years. I’m sharing the silver [BIG DAYTONA] hand-rolled […]
Rolex’s dial replacement service refers to consumers’ requests to replace or purchase another dial while the original dial is intact. There are different opinions on its existence or not. Some people swore online that they had witnessed it and listed the disks as evidence; others scoffed at this, saying that they had been clearly informed […]