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Reference guides, watch stories and considered advice for your next timepiece.
13 Rolex Watches to Consider: A Practical Buying Guide
A thirteen-watch shortlist based on the original 2020 selection, updated with practical comparisons and no investment promises.
Rolex UK Revenue Before Covid: Reading the 2019 Results
A historical look at the UK distributor’s results, with the distinctions buyers need between company revenue, retail sales and resale prices.
Rolex Explorer II 216570: A Practical Reference Guide
The Explorer II 216570 explained through its day-and-night display, travel functions, movement generation and practical buying checks.
Rolex Submariner 126619LB: The Cookie Monster Nickname
Cookie Monster is an informal nickname sometimes used for the Rolex Submariner Date reference 126619LB. It describes a recognisable colour combination, not an official Rolex designation or proof of a special production run.
Rolex’s 2020 Arrivals: Submariner and Oyster Perpetual
A reference-focused look at the 2020 Submariner and Oyster Perpetual updates, plus practical checks for comparing them pre-owned.
What Makes Rolex Appealing? Design, Function and Limits
Rolex's appeal is easier to understand when you look beyond recognition. The brand has developed familiar designs around everyday functions: clear time displays, automatic winding, protective cases and purpose-specific features.