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 · 3 min read
How to Remove Scratches from a Rolex Bracelet
Polishing removes metal, so it isn't a monthly job. Which links you can safely work on, which you must never touch, and when to stop and hand it to a watchmaker.
October 2021
Rolex San Diego · 2 min read
Two Important Ways to Keep Your Rolex Running Smoothly
Simple habits around wearing and cleaning your Rolex that keep its gears lubricated and its case looking its best for years.
October 2021
Rolex San Diego · 2 min read
Rolex Comparisons - Rolex Submariner vs. Rolex Sea Dweller
A side-by-side look at how the Submariner and Sea Dweller differ in depth rating, build and features, so you can pick the right dive watch for you.
October 2021
Rolex San Diego · 2 min read
Rolex Comparisons - Rolex Explorer II vs. Rolex GMT-Master II
A side-by-side look at two purpose-built Rolex icons, from cave-explorer origins to Pan Am flight decks, and what sets their bezels, metals, and dials apart.
October 2021
Rolex San Diego · 2 min read
Rolex Comparisons - Rolex Explorer vs. Rolex Explorer II
A side-by-side look at two rugged Rolex icons, from Everest-tested toughness to the 24-hour bezel built for caving in total darkness.
October 2021
Rolex San Diego · 2 min read
Rolex Comparisons - Rolex GMT-Master vs. Rolex GM-Master II
A side-by-side look at the original GMT-Master and its successor, from bezel design to the jump-hour feature that sets them apart.
October 2021
Rolex San Diego · 2 min read
Rolex Comparisons - Rolex GMT-Master vs. Rolex Submariner
A side-by-side look at what sets the GMT-Master and Submariner apart, and what they share, so you can pick the right one for your wrist.
October 2021
Rolex San Diego · 2 min read
Rolex Comparisons - Rolex Datejust vs. Rolex President
A side-by-side look at two Rolex icons, weighing case sizes, metals, bracelets, and features to help you decide which one fits your style.
October 2021
Rolex San Diego · 2 min read
Rolex Models - Rolex Turn-O-Graph
The story behind Rolex's first rotating-bezel watch, from its short-lived 1950s debut to the Datejust Turn-O-Graph collectors chase today.
October 2021
Rolex San Diego · 2 min read
Rolex Models - Rolex Yacht-Master II
A close look at the Yacht-Master II's programmable countdown mechanism and what makes its regatta-ready movement so technically remarkable.
October 2021
Rolex San Diego · 2 min read
Rolex Models - Rolex Yacht-Master
The story behind the Yacht-Master's rise from a 1992 debut to one of Rolex's most collected models, and what defines it today.
October 2021
Rolex San Diego · 2 min read
Rolex Models - Rolex Sea-Dweller
The story behind the Sea-Dweller's helium escape valve, its COMEX origins, and how each generation pushed its depth rating further.
October 2021
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