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The Rolex Gmt Master is certainly one of the most beloved references by Rolex fans and aficionados. The reason is that its iconic features like the bi-color Inlay and the Red Arrow GMT Hand make it a very unique Model in the whole Rolex production. The collectors’ passion for this

In the spring of 1988, at the Basel Fair, Rolex officially introduced the new version of one of its most iconic models, the Daytona. The new references available are three: 16520 and 16528, with a case in steel and 18kt yellow gold, respectively, and 16523 in a steel/gold two-tone version.

The purpose of this topic is to attempt a clear cataloging of the casebacks that were used on the Sea-Dweller 16660. The subject of the 16660 casebacks is not very well known and, to my knowledge, has never been addressed with such detail. To create an accurate classification and correct

The topic of BIG EYES dials for the Daytona 6263 and 6265 references has already been addressed by various experts and collectors. The purpose of this brief guide is therefore to revisit this subject in detail, using high-quality photographs. Although the Reference 6239 turned out to be a commercial flop

Audemars Piguet and the Royal Oak collection are a cornerstone of the entire watchmaking industry. The watch, designed by Gerald Genta, has been widely discussed since its presentation in 1972 and has formally created the segment of sporty yet luxurious watches. This combination, seemingly contradictory, would prove to be the

The Rolex Seadweller ref. 1665 was introduced in 1967 circa as a flagship watch in the Rolex sports collection. Specifically made for diving professionals who needed a reliable watch that could tackle the depths of the oceans, the Rolex Seadweller was one of the most formidable tool watches of the

The decade following the end of the Second World War sees an important phenomenon arise and develop which will have enormous social, political and economic repercussions on a global scale for over 3 decades. We are talking about the Cold War, that is the constant and harsh contrast between the

The topic we’ll cover today on our blog is well-known to many, especially those who belong to the old school and have been collecting Daytona for several years. Although this post will contain information that may already be familiar to the more experienced collectors, we are confident that those who

When a collector first steps into the world of vintage watches, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the vast amount of available information. It’s a common experience—everyone has made mistakes at the start by misinterpreting content found online, in books, or in specialized magazines. The goal of our blog is

The purpose of this article is to explain the meaning of the term “RAIL,” a term used to describe a specific type of dial graphic found on certain Rolex references. The coining of the term RAIL, whose originator remains unknown to this day, essentially derives from the observation of the