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FEATURE

Discovering 100 Years of Rolex Chronometers and Rolex Oyster Watches

Read the full story of the “Class A” chronometer certificate awarded to a Rolex wristwatch over 100 years ago, and trace the evolution of the Rolex "Oyster” watches that resulted from it, with photos of all the major Rolex Oyster models from 1926 through 2014.

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Sep 18, 2017 by Alexander Linz

FEATURE

Design King: Updating the Rolex Datejust

The new Datejust that Rolex unveiled at Baselworld 2016 scarcely differs from the Rolex Datejust II. The similar design characteristics set Rolex watches apart from other brands. Learn more details in this feature article from WatchTime's Special Design Issue 2017.

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Aug 22, 2017 by Jens Koch

FEATURE

Vintage Eye for the Modern Guy: Rolex Milgauss

The original Rolex Milgauss set out to serve the market segment of scientific experts needing a timepiece able to withstand high levels of electromagnetism. The modern version, (Ref. 116400) was released by Rolex in 2007 after an almost 20-year hiatus for the series.

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Aug 8, 2017 by Caleb Anderson

FEATURE

Vintage Eye for the Modern Guy: Rolex Air-King

Keeping with the aviation theme from last week’s article on the Stowa Flieger Klassik 40, we come to this week’s featured timepiece: the Rolex Air-King, one of the longest-running models within Rolex’s modern lineup,

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Jul 30, 2017 by Caleb Anderson

BOOK EXCERPT

When Rolex Went Quartz: A Tale of the 1970s

In this excerpt from the book “Electrifying the Wristwatch,” by WatchTime contributor Lucien Trueb, we explore how mechanical-watch king Rolex dealt with the arrival of quartz in the 1970s.

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Jul 27, 2017 by WatchTime

WATCH TEST

A Watch for All Seasons: Rolex Oyster Perpetual 39

If you want just one, all-purpose watch, our watch tester says Rolex’s recently introduced entry-level model, the Oyster Perpetual, might be it. Find out more about in this in-depth review of the Rolex Oyster Perpetual 39.

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Jul 24, 2017 by Jens Koch

Close-Up: Rolex Yacht-Master in Rolesium

The Rolex Oyster Perpetual Yacht-Master, a sailors' watch introduced in 1992, underwent a major facelift in both its design and technology in 2012. In this popular article from the WatchTime archives, we take a closer look at it.

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Jul 20, 2017 by Mark Bernardo

WATCH REVIEW

Swanky Sailor: Reviewing the Rolex Oyster Perpetual Yacht-Master

For this watch review, we take a close look at the new version of Rolex’s Oyster Perpetual Yacht-Master, with black Cerachrom bezel and Oysterflex bracelet.

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Jul 13, 2017 by Martina Richter

WATCH TEST

The Climber’s Timer: Testing the Rolex Explorer I

WatchTime spent some time with the Rolex Oyster Perpetual Explorer — a watch originally made for a Mount Everest expedition and recently revamped with a larger case and modern caliber. Click here to read our test of the watch from the WatchTime archives.

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Jul 12, 2017 by Jens Koch

8 Celebrity-Owned Watches That Rocked the Auction Block

We look at notable "celebrity" watches, once owned by iconic entertainment and sports stars, sold at auction within the past few years, like the very rare Patek Philippe Ref. 2499/100 from the personal collection of Eric Clapton and Elvis Presley's Omega Constellation Calendar.

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Jul 10, 2017 by WatchTime

5 Affordable Rolex Watches for New Collectors

This WatchTime feature covers the five most popular Rolex watch models that are available now and that offer accessible (for Rolex, that is) prices for collectors of all ages.

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Jul 10, 2017 by WatchTime

WATCH TEST

Antimagnetic Attraction: Testing the Rolex Milgauss

We test the updated version of the 1950s’ Rolex Milgauss watch. Is this re-engineered classic, with its improved protection against magnetism, worth the investment?

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Aug 8, 2016 by Jens Koch

Vintage Eye for the Modern Guy: Rolex Explorer I

Today’s Rolex Explorer, Ref. 214270 (above), is one of the more subtle pieces in today's Rolex line. With a 39-mm steel Oyster case with a smooth bezel, a screw-down crown, and a water resistance to 100 meters, it is a solid sports watch in a luxurious, distinctly Rolex fashion.

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Jul 31, 2016 by Caleb Anderson

New Rolex Explorer Features Enhanced Luminescence

The first Rolex Explorer watch made its debut in 1953, in the wake of Sir Edmund Hillary's historic ascent of Mount Everest, and has been a favorite of adventure-minded watch aficionados ever since. At Baselworld 2016, Rolex unveiled the latest Rolex Explorer, now boasting a dial with enhanced luminescence and the brand's "Superlative Chronometer" movement.

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Apr 11, 2016 by Mark Bernardo

Vintage Eye for the Modern Guy: Rolex Cosmograph Daytona

The Rolex Cosmograph Daytona is a dynamic series of watches steeped equally in historical legend and modern fame. From the 1955 release of the first Oyster Chronograph, to the "Paul Newman" models, to the new version introduced at Baselworld 2016, the Rolex Daytona holds a rare place in horology.

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Apr 3, 2016 by Caleb Anderson

From Watch-Insider.com

The Rolex Air-King Gets a Makeover at Baselworld 2016 (With Live Photos)

The new Rolex Air-King combines a more audacious design with the most advanced technology available at Rolex.

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Mar 27, 2016 by Alexander Linz

On Sale Now: WatchTime March-April 2016 Issue

The March-April 2016 issue of WatchTime is on newsstands now, featuring our test of the Rolex Oyster Perpetual 39, a timeline of all James Bond's movie watches, and an inside look at how Japanese giant Citizen is redefining itself.

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Mar 15, 2016 by Mark Bernardo

Close-Up: 5 Rolex Day-Date Watches in 5 Colors (With Video)

We present five recently launched models of the Rolex Day-Date (36-mm) watch that come with dials and straps in a veritable rainbow of colors; all feature 18K gold cases.

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Feb 3, 2016 by Mark Bernardo

Vintage Eye for the Modern Guy, Part 20: Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust

The “bread and butter” of the vintage watch category, the Rolex Datejust, is a series of watches spanning decades, from its first year of mass manufacture in 1945 to the 2012 production of the Rolex Datejust II and even newer models today. We look at the classic Datejust 36 and more recent Datejust II.

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Dec 27, 2015 by Caleb Anderson

Hands-On Review: Rolex GMT-Master II “Pepsi Bezel”

The Rolex GMT-Master II with red/blue "Pepsi" bezel in white gold elicited some mixed emotions from our reviewer's headquarters - read his full report here.

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Dec 21, 2015 by Frank Geelen

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