The Journal
Notes from the bench.
Stories on diamonds and design, buying guides for pre-owned Rolex, and the small lessons that come from three generations behind the same counter.
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Rolex San Diego · 2 min read
Rolex Testimonee Sir Jackie Stewart
A blog post about Rolex brand ambassador Sir Jackie Stewart
March 2025
Rolex San Diego · 2 min read
Rolex Testimonee Frederick Forsyth
A description of the accomplishments of Rolex Testimonee Frederick Forsyth
February 2025
Rolex San Diego · 2 min read
Rolex Testimonee Jean-Claude Killy
A description of the accomplishments of Rolex Testimonee Jean-Claude Killy
February 2025
Rolex San Diego · 2 min read
Rolex Testimonee Tenzing Norgay
A description of the accomplisments of Rolex Testimonee Tenzing Norgay
February 2025
Rolex San Diego · 2 min read
Rolex Testimonee Mercedes Gleitze
A description of Rolex Testimonee Mercedes Gleitze, who was the first woman to swim the English Channel
February 2025
Rolex San Diego · 2 min read
Who Are the Rolex Testimonees?
Rolex doesn't call them ambassadors. Testimonees are athletes, explorers, scientists and artists the brand has backed since the 1920s. Here's how it works.
January 2025
Rolex San Diego · 2 min read
Do You Have a Rolex GMT Master You Want to Sell?
A description of the Rolex GMT Master and its demand in the pre-owned Rolex market.
January 2025
Rolex San Diego · 2 min read
Do You Have a Rolex Milgauss You Want to Sell?
A description of the Rolex Milgaus and it's demand in the pre-owned market.
January 2025
Rolex San Diego · 2 min read
Do You Have a Rolex Oysterquartz to Sell?
A description of the Rolex Oysterquartz Datejust and it's demand in the pre-owned Rolex market.
January 2025
Rolex San Diego · 2 min read
Is Rolex Customization a Bad Idea?
The pros and cons of aftermarket customization of a Rolex watch.
January 2025
Rolex San Diego · 2 min read
Do You Have a Rolex GMT Master II You Want to Sell?
A description of the GMT Master II and why it is popular in the pre-owned Rolex market.
January 2025
Rolex San Diego · 2 min read
Do You Have a Rolex Sea-Dweller You Want to Sell?
A description of the Rolex Sea Dweller and why it is in demand in the pre-owned market.
January 2025
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