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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San Diego Jewelry Buyer · 2 min read
Two Tips for Selling Your Fine Timepiece
Ideas for selling luxury watches.
December 2024
Rolex San Diego · 2 min read
Is Rolex’s Philanthropy Sincere
A discussion of Rolex's philanthropic efforts and the sincerity of the company.
December 2024
Rolex San Diego · 2 min read
Doesn’t Wearing a Rolex Just Make Me Shallow and Pretentious?
Thoughts on if wearing a Rolex makes someone shallow.
December 2024
Rolex San Diego · 2 min read
Space and Rolex
A quick history of Rolex trips to space on different missions.
December 2024
Rolex San Diego · 2 min read
Rolex’s History with Aerospace
How the airline industry benefitted from Rolex.
December 2024
Rolex San Diego · 2 min read
What Is Special About Rolex’s Diving Watch
A description of what makes the Rolex Submariner a special watch.
December 2024
Rolex San Diego · 2 min read
Rolex’s First Giant Step
Why the perpetual winding mechanism is the most important Rolex advancement in mechanical timekeeping.
December 2024
Rolex San Diego · 2 min read
Rolex and Motorsports
A description of Rolex's relationship with motorsports.
December 2024
Rolex San Diego · 2 min read
Rolex Laureate Mark Kendall
A description of the vaccination work of Rolex Laureate Mark Kendall.
December 2024
Rolex San Diego · 2 min read
Rolex Laureate Wijaya Godakumbura
A description of Rolex Laureate Wijaya Godakumbura to prevent death and disfigurement by fire with safe lamps.
December 2024
Rolex San Diego · 2 min read
Rolex Laureate Felix Brooks Church
A description of Rolex Laureate Felix Brooks Church's work fighting malnutrition with micronutrient fortification.
December 2024
Rolex San Diego · 2 min read
Rolex Laureate Andrew Bastawrous
A description of the work of Andrew Bastawrous, a recipient of the Rolex Award for Enterprise
December 2024
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