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.

Do You Want to Sell a Rolex Daytona?
Rolex San Diego · 2 min read
Do You Want to Sell a Rolex Daytona?
A description of the Rolex Daytona model and how it is in demand for the pre-owned Rolex market.
January 2025
Do You Want to Sell a Rolex Yacht-Master or Yacht-Master II?
Rolex San Diego · 2 min read
Do You Want to Sell a Rolex Yacht-Master or Yacht-Master II?
Information about the Rolex Yach-Master and selling it in today's market.
January 2025
The Oyster Bracelet
Rolex San Diego · 2 min read
The Oyster Bracelet
A description of the Rolex Oyster bracelet.
January 2025
The Gift of Rolex
Rolex San Diego · 2 min read
The Gift of Rolex
The pros and cons of giving a Rolex as a gift.
January 2025
The Rolex President Bracelet
Rolex San Diego · 2 min read
The Rolex President Bracelet
A description of the Rolex Day-Date watch's distinctive bracelet nicknamed the President.
January 2025
Choosing Women’s Watches
Rolex San Diego · 2 min read
Choosing Women’s Watches
A quick overview of possibilities when choosing the right women's watch.
January 2025
The Rolex Jubilee Bracelet.
Rolex San Diego · 2 min read
The Rolex Jubilee Bracelet.
A description of the Rolex Jubilee bracelet.
December 2024
What Makes a Rolex Special
Rolex San Diego · 2 min read
What Makes a Rolex Special
Thoughts on why Rolex is more than just a brand.
December 2024
Why Is the Hans Wilsdorf Foundation Important?
Rolex San Diego · 2 min read
Why Is the Hans Wilsdorf Foundation Important?
A brief description of the Hans Wilsdorf Foundation and the work it supports.
December 2024
Can You Afford a Rolex?
Rolex San Diego · 3 min read
Can You Afford a Rolex?
You can probably buy one. That isn't the same question. A pre-owned Rolex dealer's honest case for waiting until you can pay for it without financing it.
December 2024
Some Ideas for You When You Want to Sell Your Rolex
San Diego Jewelry Buyer · 2 min read
Some Ideas for You When You Want to Sell Your Rolex
Tips for selling your Rolex
December 2024
How a Mechanical Watch Mechanism Works
Rolex San Diego · 2 min read
How a Mechanical Watch Mechanism Works
A description of the workings of a mechanical watch.
December 2024
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