Unusual Vintage Rolex Watches That Sold Big At Auction

By and large, Rolex watches have established themselves as icons in the fine timepiece space by sticking to signature design hallmarks while continuously improving. The improvements have occurred gradually over the years and the brand’s evolutionary rather than revolutionary approach has certainly paid off. This method probably explains why when a Rolex oddball shows up on the auction block, it will likely turn heads and open wallets

By Adrienne Faurote

Rolex Sea-Dweller: The Submariner’s Big Brother Celebrates 50th Anniversary

We can refer to the Rolex Sea-Dweller as the big brother of the famed Submariner. Designed by Rolex exactly 50 years ago in 1967, its aim was to go even deeper and accompany deep-sea divers at a time when this field was going through rapid innovations, allowing divers to go deeper.

Top 10 Vintage Watches To Have In Your Collection

There is something special about a vintage watch. Unlike a new watch that you get from a retailer or boutique, and you’re the first owner, a vintage watch has had a life before you, in some cases for a significant period of time. They represent a different time and space. These are 10 vintage watches that should be considered for any serious vintage watch collection.

Strapped For Time

Sometimes there is only one way you want to see a watch: on the wrist! In its natural habitat, with clothing to match, it gives the best impression of how the watch will look around your own wrist, like one of these seven very different, yet very tempting examples.

A. Lange & Söhne “Pour le Mérite”: A Legacy of Excellence

Being the nec plus ultra of the brand, the "Pour le Mérite" by A. Lange & Söhne are not created to make sense, but make excellence!

Battle of the Best: Watches of the America’s Cup

In yachting, it is the most coveted price and the dream of many sailors: winning the America's Cup. However, only the best will ever have a chance, as is the same for the watches they are wearing.

J Balvin: A Serious Case of #DontCrackUnderPressure

In an exclusive interview with J Balvin we talked about his deep passion for music and how he lives the #DontCrackUnderPressure motto of TAG Heuer, which he joined as ambassador.

Omega Speedmaster: Legacy in space, legend on Earth

Sometimes you wonder what went through the minds of the designers and watchmakers involved in the development of the Omega Speedmaster back in 1956. Did they know they where creating a legend?

One on One: Marc A. Hayek about the Past, Present and Future of Breguet

In the world of watchmaking, Breguet has its own realm. Few can match the impact the founding father of the brand, Abraham-Louis Breguet, had on the history of timekeeping. We spoke with Marc A. Hayek, Breguet's president & CEO, about the brand's unique position in the marketplace, and how it achieves to have the past, present and future are united in their watches.

With Football and Watches, Malik Jackson Plays Big

Malik Jackson has an affinity for the fine that matured with age and success. We talked with the 27-year-old NFL player who has accomplished more than many football stars at his age.

Track Day: 5 Watches With A Need For Speed

When Chopard's co-President Karl-Friedrich Scheufele introduced the very first Mille Miglia collection of the brand in 1988, he made the remark that "People say that lovers of fine cars also have a great weakness for fine timepieces and vice versa." This seems to be indeed true and also hasn't changed over the past three decades. No surprise that many watch brands celebrate this unique symbiosis with extraordinary watches! We check out five of our favorites!

Fumbling with February: Why Not All Calendar Watches Are Created Equal

The end of February is always a minor event in the world of watch connoisseurs. The shortest month of the year prompts additional work for those with a watch collection, dates have to be forwarded to be ready for March, but not everybody will have the same amount of work on its hands.

Visiting the Vineyards of Deutz Champagne with Richard Mille

Sometimes the world is a wonderful place. Especially when you find yourself in Ay, the center of the Champagne production, at the estate of Deutz, in the company of Richard Mille and Jean-Marc Lallier-Deutz himself.

4 Most Impressive Multi-Axis Tourbillons

While a conventional tourbillon is already mesmerizing to watch, a multi-axis tourbillon only multiplies this pleasure. Let's take a look at some of the

Rolex Daytona: The Legacy of a Beach Boy

The evolution of the Rolex Daytona: behind the luxury watch brand's historic partnership with Sir Malcom Campbell at Daytona Beach.

One-0n-One Interview: Vacheron Constantin Global CEO, Juan-Carlos Torres, Talks Candidly About Watches and America

By Roberta Naas Recently, Vacheron Constantin selected the United States for its worldwide launch of the new Overseas World Timer and other watches – marking the first time a worldwide launch for the brand took place in America. During an exciting multi-day event, we had the distinct opportunity to spend quite a bit of time talking with brand CEO, Juan-Carlos Torres. It was a very candid interview, during which Torres stated that our industry may be in a crisis and described ways brands and retailers may want to re-think business to attract today’s consumers. In addition to sharing his thoughts on the difficult economic climate facing the watch industry today, he also discussed the American market for watches, the

Under the Loupe: Patek Philippe Nautilus

This year Patek Philippe will have a grand unveiling of new Nautilus timepieces. We took a close-up look at the famed Nautilus, its birth and growth.