https://nypost.com/2025/08/11/business/founder-of-rolex-may-have-been-a-****-spy-report/
A very interesting article about Hans Wilsdorf was just published by the NY Post. Rolex is currently doing an independent review and will publish their findings w…
UK AD walk in – Sea Dweller S/S 43
Long scoffed at the nonsense with Rolex having been fed the usual wait list/ purchase history line, seen the inflated grey market prices and in truth never really tried on a watch that looked good with my shovel hands and big wrists.
Yesterday my son …
Continue readingTudor Black Bay 54 vs 58 – Is the Smaller Diver the Better One?
In the second half of 2023, Tudor surprised enthusiasts by releasing the Black Bay 54 – its smallest dive watch yet at 37mm. This addi…
Continue reading********Daytona Owners Club********
Been going through the R+T forum and I can see "Owners club" threads for most models but not the Daytona.
I know it's a rare beast but I'm sure there are a lot on the wrists of members on here, so let's see if we can draw a fe…
Continue readingNWA: Rolex Explorer I (124270): The Last Utilitarian Model in the Catalogue?
I’ve been eyeing a 36mm Explorer I to add to the collection for a while, and finally got one in the secondary market in outstanding condition and below retail.
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Continue readingTo polish or not to polish?
My first child was born two weeks ago and when my father came to visit he passed down the watch my mother gave to him for their anniversary in the year 2000. I had no idea he was going to do this and was stunned. My mother passed in 2016 so I know how …
Continue readingWhich Tudor GMT ?
I am hesitating between the Pro and the 58 GMT, but I love the 41mm opaline as well.
Which GMT do you guys like the most ?
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Continue readingStory Time
I have spent years searching / looking for a birthyear Rolex DateJust (with silver dial and batons / sticks). Never found one that I liked and felt comfortable acquiring at the asking price.
Having accepted that I will “never” find a birthyear DateJus…
Continue readingTudor Black Bay 41 smiley blue 70540 2021 movement
I have been looking at this watch and getting some information before I consider buying it
It is not entirely clear whether this older model is equipped with an ETA or Sellita movement (which equip the later ones non smiley)
There is some speculation…
Continue reading“New” pre-owned Submariner
Hello to everyone,
I received a pre-owned Submariner for my 20th anniversary where I work. I have a few questions since it came with no paperwork. Just the watch.
How do you keep it wound? Can it be manually wound or just by the movement of your wris…
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