Rolex Day-Date reference 1803: an in-depth look

A brief history of the Rolex Day-Date reference 1803

The Iconic Day-Date by Rolex: 5-digit references

A quick look at the 5-digit references of the Rolex Day-Date (a.k.a. the president)

Rolex GMT-Master in gold: reference 1675/8

A look at the gold toolwatch for pilots by Rolex

The "Owl" - Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Day Date 25572ST

An in depth look into the Day-Date from Audemars Piguet

Explorer 1: 5 and 6 digit references

A look into the Explorer model by Rolex, focussing on the 5 and 6 digit references made from 1989 until now.

What diamonds does Rolex use?

Ever wondered what kind of diamonds the worlds best-know watch manufacturer uses?

Reference 116520, the updated Rolex Daytona

The Daytona is one of the most iconic watches Rolex has produced. Its racing heritage combined with stunning looks makes it easy to understand why.

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Top 3 Vintage Rolex Tapestry Dials

Whilst to the untrained eye it might just look like a "vertically striped" dial there is actually much more to it!

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Rolex Daytona "Patrizzi" Dial

A rarity that is loved by many. Let's have a look at Patrizzi dials.

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Rolex Linen Dials

One of the dial types from Rolex we really like is the linen dial. Today we’re diving a little deeper in the textured Linen dial.

The Rolex Buckley Dial

This dial type is named after / by John Buckley. John is a passionate Rolex collector and trader and owns Tuscany Rose in New York City.

The first gold Submariner!

Somehow in 1969 Rolex decided it was time for divers to get a little bit more fancy underwater.

The Rolex Panna Dial

It was believed that it wasn’t possible for modern watch dials to turn tropical..

Tropical dials: The attraction of imperfection.

How does a dial become tropical? Were these dials always in demand? Are tropical dials only for the jet setters with Ferraris?

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Why we love the Rolex Datejust

It’s no secret that we at timeless are in love with the Rolex Datejust. We are sure most of you already understand why. But for those of you that don’t, we wrote this short blog.

Patek Philippe - 3940 - perpetual calendar

Grail: Patek Philippe 3940 first series Dial

The Patek Philippe Ref. 3940 can confidently be called one of the most succesfull perpetual calendars from Patek Philippe. And for two reasons: firstly, it is a watch with a great movement, and secondly, this reference was built by Patek Philippe for twenty-one years, starting in 1985. Even for Patek Philippe that’s an impressively long period. And that Ref. The 3940 is something special and this is proven by the fact that Patek Philippe’s former president, Philippe Stern, wears this watch every day.

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Reference 16520, the first automatic Rolex Daytona.

In 1988 Rolex introduced an automatic winding Daytona, the reference 16520. With this introduction the Daytona evolved from a functional tool watch to a more modern finished wristwatch sure to make a lasting impression on anyone that looked at it.

Essential tips for your vintage watch

Great! You bought your first vintage watch, congratulations! Now it’s time to enjoy, and take good care of her. To help you with this we give you a handful of essential tips to care for your vintage watch.

Rolex vintage Datejust reference guide

Getting confused by all the different Rolex Datejust reference numbers? We made this easy guide for you to help you find the right reference. Want to check your reference number? It’s located between the lugs of your watch case at the 12 o’ clock position.

How old is my Rolex?

So you want to know when Rolex produced your watch? We often get asked this question, luckily the answer isn’t hard to find.