Buying a Rolex Datejust: What to Look For
A guide to buying a Rolex Datejust — sizes 36 and 41, bezel and bracelet choices, dial variety, calibre 3135 vs 3235, and how to check authenticity.
05
Aug
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05
Aug
Buying a Rolex GMT-Master II: What to Look For
A buyer’s guide to the Rolex GMT-Master II — Pepsi, Batman and Root Beer bezels, references, calibre 3186 vs 3285, Jubilee vs Oyster, and what to check.
05
Aug
Buying a Rolex Submariner: What to Look For
A collector’s guide to buying a Rolex Submariner — Date vs No-Date, five-digit vs six-digit references, bezel, dial and movement, and exactly what to check.
04
Aug
What the “M” in 14060M Really Means: Rolex Reference Numbers Explained
Rolex reference numbers decoded — what the “M” suffix means, why 14060 became 14060M, the colour codes like LN, LV, BLRO and BLNR, and why it matters when buying.
04
Aug
Rolex Caliber 3135 vs 3235: What Changed and Why It Matters When Buying
Rolex calibre 3135 vs 3235 compared — Chronergy escapement, 70-hour power reserve, which models use each, how to tell them apart and what it means when buying.
13
Jun
Buying a Vintage Rolex: What to Look For
A collector’s guide to buying a vintage Rolex: originality, the dial, frankenwatches, patina, condition and red flags – plus how to be 100% sure it is genuine.
13
Jun
Rolex Without Papers: Is It Bad or Good?
Does a Rolex without papers mean trouble? The real impact on value and authenticity, when it matters, and when buying watch-only is actually a smart move.
13
Jun
To Polish or Not to Polish Your Watch
Polishing removes metal permanently and can cut a vintage Rolex’s value by 20-30%. When polishing is fine, when to leave it, and how to do it right.
13
Jun
How to Buy a Rolex from a Secondary-Market Dealer
A practical guide to buying a pre-owned Rolex from a dealer: how to vet the seller, what box and papers mean, warranty, authentication checks and red flags.