Rolex’s entry watch, the 39mm 1908, takes its name from the year that ‘Rolex’ was registered as a brand name in Switzerland — despite actually being founded in London three years prior. It’s a classic ...

For 40 years, starting in 1925, the Rolex coronet came in gold. Thatchanged in 1965, when the crown went with a bronze or slightly duller gold hue. In 2002, the bright gold crown returned.

Crown Guards: These are outcroppings of the steel case that surround and protect the winding/setting crown. They weren’t present on the very first Submariners — Rolex added them in 1959. Gilt Dial: A ...

The references 6104 (smooth bezel) and 6105 (engine-turned bezel), available in yellow and pink gold—and, in some extremely rare circumstances, in left-hand crown configurations—came with a variety of ...

The Rolex Land-Dweller range kicks off at £12,250 for the 36 mm model with a white Rolesor case. Increasing the case size to 40 mm brings the price up to £13,050.

For 40 years, starting in 1925, the Rolex coronet came in gold. Thatchanged in 1965, when the crown went with a bronze or slightly duller gold hue. In 2002, the bright gold crown returned.

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust II ref. 1163XX (2009-2016) The Datejust II saw Rolex increase the size of its signature date-equipped watch with an upsized 41 mm case and the Cal. 3136 movement.

Rolex says the Land-Dweller is the result of 31 patents, 18 of which are exclusive to this watch and 16 refer to the movement within. Known as calibre 7135, the movement operates at 5 Hz (meaning ...