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 Laureate Inza Koné
Rolex San Diego · 2 min read
Rolex Laureate Inza Koné
A description of Inza Koné, a recipient of the Rolex Award for Enterprise
November 2024
The Titanium Rolex Yacht-Master Reference 226627
Rolex San Diego · 2 min read
The Titanium Rolex Yacht-Master Reference 226627
An overview of The Titanium Rolex Yacht-Master Reference 226627
November 2024
Rolex Laureate Beth Koigi
Rolex San Diego · 2 min read
Rolex Laureate Beth Koigi
A description of Beth Koigi's efforts to bring clean water to various regions and Rolex Award for Enterprise help.
November 2024
The Rolex Awards for Enterprise
Rolex San Diego · 2 min read
The Rolex Awards for Enterprise
A description of Rolex's Awards for Enterprise
November 2024
Rolex’s Commitment to Educational Opportunity
Rolex San Diego · 2 min read
Rolex’s Commitment to Educational Opportunity
A description of Rolex's educational charity efforts.
November 2024
Rolex and Commitment to the Arts
Rolex San Diego · 2 min read
Rolex and Commitment to the Arts
A description of Rolex's charitable work in the arts.
November 2024
Should I Insure a Luxury Watch?
Rolex San Diego · 2 min read
Should I Insure a Luxury Watch?
A discussion of insurance decision making for luxury watch owners.
November 2024
The Rolex Learning Center
Rolex San Diego · 2 min read
The Rolex Learning Center
A description of the Rolex Learning Center at Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
November 2024
The Quartz Crisis
Rolex San Diego · 2 min read
The Quartz Crisis
An overview of the Quartz Crisis which put Swiss Mechanical Watches in jeopardy when electric watches became available.
November 2024
Rolex and the Perpetual Planet Initiative
Rolex San Diego · 2 min read
Rolex and the Perpetual Planet Initiative
An overview of the Rolex Perpetual Planet Initiative
November 2024
What’s Better, Omega or Rolex?
Rolex San Diego · 2 min read
What’s Better, Omega or Rolex?
A side-by-side look at two watch giants, weighing craftsmanship and style against the resale value that really separates them.
November 2024
Rolex and the Navy SEALs
Rolex San Diego · 2 min read
Rolex and the Navy SEALs
A short discussion of how Rolex and the Navy Seals have a history Together.
October 2024
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