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.

Rolex Testimonee Sir Jackie Stewart
Rolex San Diego · 2 min read
Rolex Testimonee Sir Jackie Stewart
A blog post about Rolex brand ambassador Sir Jackie Stewart
March 2025
Rolex Testimonee Frederick Forsyth
Rolex San Diego · 2 min read
Rolex Testimonee Frederick Forsyth
A description of the accomplishments of Rolex Testimonee Frederick Forsyth
February 2025
Rolex Testimonee Jean-Claude Killy
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 Testimonee Tenzing Norgay
Rolex San Diego · 2 min read
Rolex Testimonee Tenzing Norgay
A description of the accomplisments of Rolex Testimonee Tenzing Norgay
February 2025
Rolex Testimonee Mercedes Gleitze
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
The Rolex Testimonees
Rolex San Diego · 2 min read
The Rolex Testimonees
An overview of the Rolex brand ambassadors, people Rolex refers to as testimonees.
January 2025
Do You Have a Rolex GMT Master You Want to Sell?
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
Do You Have a Rolex Milgauss You Want to Sell?
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
Do You Have a Rolex Oysterquartz to Sell?
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
Is Rolex Customization a Bad Idea?
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
Do You Have a Rolex GMT Master II You Want to Sell?
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
Do You Have a Rolex Sea-Dweller You Want to Sell?
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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