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
How Should You Fit Resale Value into a Rolex Purchasing Decision?
A quick perspective on Rolex resale value and decision making.
October 2024
Rolex San Diego · 2 min read
Rolex and Sir Edmund Hillary’s Peak Performance
A post about Rolex and Smith watches on the first successful Mt. Everest Expedition
October 2024
Rolex San Diego · 2 min read
Rolex Laureate Constantino Aucca Chutas
An overview of the work of Constantino Aucca Chutas, a new Rolex Laureate.
October 2024
Rolex San Diego · 2 min read
How Well Does a Rolex Retain Its Value?
Discussion of how well Rolexes retain value.
October 2024
Rolex San Diego · 2 min read
There Is No Best First Rolex to Buy.
Reasons why there's no "entry level" Rolex and why buying for investment is bad.
October 2024
Rolex San Diego · 2 min read
James Bond’s Favorite Rolex
Blog post about the Submariner 6538, the Rolex James Bond
October 2024
Rolex San Diego · 2 min read
What Kind of Pre-Owned Rolex Watch Do You Want?
A quick and basic explanation of tool, sport, and dress watches.
October 2024
Rolex San Diego · 3 min read
If You Love the Watch, That’s Enough, Isn’t It?
Advice on some of the broad categories of watch types.
October 2024
Rolex San Diego · 2 min read
Celebrate with the New Rolex Oyster Perpetual “Bubbles”
A celebration of the new Rolex Perpetual 1908 Celebration dial.
October 2024
Rolex San Diego · 2 min read
Rolex Superheroes: Incredible Nicknames for Incredible Timepieces
List of some of the Rolex watches nicknamed after comic book superheroes.
October 2024
Rolex San Diego · 2 min read
Buy a Rolex You Love, and Not a Short-Term Investment for Your Wrist
This blog post suggests you should buy with the intent to enjoy a Rolex rather than as an investment.
October 2024
Rolex San Diego · 2 min read
Why Is Rolex’s History Important Today?
The importance of Rolex on the history of watchmaking is explored in this blog post.
September 2024
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