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The Origin of the COMEX Rolex ‘Sea Dweller’ Diver’s Watch (9/8/09)

During the late 1960s, in collaboration with COMEX—a France-based professional dive company—Rolex developed its “Submariner” model to meet the most … More >>

A Short History of the Wristwatch (3/11/09)

Early single hand ring watch, circa 1615.

The first fully portable timepieces began to appear in the early 1500s, but they were so inaccurate, they only needed … More >>

Vintage Watches: Art Meets Technology (12/15/08)

A Coca-Cola vending machine on the fritz, a misfiring auto engine and an 18th-century pocket watch in need of restoration … More >>

THE ROLEX COSMOGRAPH (10/31/08)

Amongst the various complications popular in contemporary wristwatches, the chronograph offers a most practical function in a broad spectrum of situations. More >>

The Rolex Submariner (10/1/08)

Rolex introduced the Submariner at the 1954 Basel Watch Fair. The first production model, available to the public that same year, was Ref. 6204. This was originally promoted at the Basel Fair as a scuba diving watch, without the word “Submariner” on the dial. More >>

The Rolex GMT (9/19/08)

In the 1950s innovations in aviation technology made transatlantic travel a more appealing option than ever before. The airline Pan Am quickly emerged as a leader in transatlantic travel by jet plane. More >>

HISTORY OF THE EVOLUTION OF THE ROLEX SPORT WATCH (9/4/08)

Rolex is a name synomonous with wealth and extravagance, simply stated. Although this may be true, there is a lot more to the picture. The company and its founder Hans Wildorf have actually made some very important contributions to Horology. Msr. Wilsdorf devoted his life to Horology and his company, creating a vision. More >>