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.

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
Is an Engagement Ring Mandatory?
San Diego Engagement Rings · 2 min read
Is an Engagement Ring Mandatory?
They aren't mandatory but they are important.
December 2024
Steps to Selling Your Diamond Ring to a Jewelry Buyer
San Diego Jewelry Buyer · 2 min read
Steps to Selling Your Diamond Ring to a Jewelry Buyer
Tips on selling diamond rings to licensed or unlicensed jewelry buyers.
December 2024
Why Wedding Bands Are Less Expensive than Engagement Rings
San Diego Engagement Rings · 2 min read
Why Wedding Bands Are Less Expensive than Engagement Rings
The reasons behind the designs of engagement rings and wedding bands.
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
What Is Engagement Ring Insurance?
San Diego Engagement Rings · 2 min read
What Is Engagement Ring Insurance?
A description of engagement ring insurance and thoughts on if it makes sense for you.
December 2024
Two Tips for Selling Your Fine Timepiece
San Diego Jewelry Buyer · 2 min read
Two Tips for Selling Your Fine Timepiece
Ideas for selling luxury watches.
December 2024
Is Rolex’s Philanthropy Sincere
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
Is It Okay to Upgrade an Heirloom Engagement Ring?
San Diego Engagement Rings · 2 min read
Is It Okay to Upgrade an Heirloom Engagement Ring?
Thoughts on upgrades and modifications of heirloom jewelry.
December 2024
Do You Want to Sell Your Rolex Milgauss?
San Diego Jewelry Buyer · 2 min read
Do You Want to Sell Your Rolex Milgauss?
Thoughts about the Rolex Migauss for those about to sell.
December 2024
Doesn’t Wearing a Rolex Just Make Me Shallow and Pretentious?
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
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