With the 2022 FIFA World Cup having moved into the knockout stages we thought it might be interesting to take a look at the watches that have been spied on the wrists of some of the biggest names in the game. Neymar Jr – Brazil Arriving in Qatar, Brazilian...
We have a strange relationship with notorious gangsters of the past. On one hand, we understand that they were ruthless criminals responsible for a lot of deaths, but on the other, we are intrigued by their stories and the power and infamy that they achieved. A mob...
A luxury Rolex watch stolen during an armed robbery in Denmark five years ago was located in Greece when a woman brought it into a store for repair, in Athens. The robbery was attributed to an international jewel thief network, known as the Pink Panthers. As its...
For Formula 1 fans it’s always an exciting moment when, on race day, the giant Rolex clock ticks around to 12 and the field heads off on their warm-up lap. While most of us can’t remember a Formula 1 weekend without this tradition, you might be surprised to hear that...
Built to do a basic job, it turned into a global icon. Diving became a big deal in the 50’s and 60’s as dreams of discovering lost cities on the seabed and the on-screen exploits of the legendary Jacque Cousteau fuelled the interest of would-be underwater explorers....
The relationship between Rolex and Wimbledon is hard to miss. It dates all the way back to 1978 when they became the official timekeeper of the world’s biggest tennis event marking the start of a great partnership between two iconic and highly-respected brands....
Rolex was founded in 1905 by a German, Hans Wilsdorf, and an Englishman, Alfred Davis. Initially based in London, the company moved to Geneva, Switzerland in 1919, where they manufacture watches to this day. Fast forward to the second world war. Switzerland continued...
How do the watches sold at auction for extreme amounts become that expensive? Well, it’s not just about the sum of their tiny rarefied parts, their uniqueness, the jewels, or the materials. It’s often because of their superlative status usually attained through a...
Described as a symbol comprised of words, images, and colors used to identify a brand or product, a good logo is the foundation of a company’s identity. It grabs attention, separates you from the competition, fosters brand loyalty, and is expected by your...
There can be no watchmaker less in need of an introduction than Rolex. Founded in 1905, in London, by a 24-year-old Hans Wilsdorf and brother-in-law Alfred Davis, the company was first known as Wilsdorf and Davis. They originally imported movements, housed them in...
Catch us if you can! Since the end of 2019 police in the UK have been trying to net two femme fatale responsible for stealing a huge number of luxury watches, mostly Rolex. They’ve struck at least fifty times, officially, but it’s likely to be a lot more as it’s...
What possessions do you own that could potentially stick with you for the rest of your days? Apart from the obvious, precious and sentimental, like a wedding ring, we’d guess not too many. But, one reliable and often emotionally attached partner that does follow...
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