The Rolex Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona 16520

By Brent Robillard The Making of the Modern Daytona For two years now, I have visited Kaplans Auction House in Stockholm about a month before its fall Important Watches auction. It is an opportunity to spend time with a collection the auction house describes as a “handpicked selection of vintage pieces, limited editions, modern sports watches and iconic models.” Given that Kaplans handles more than … Continue reading The Rolex Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona 16520

From the Bargain Bin to the Podium: The Rolex Daytona’s Remarkable Ascent

By Brent Robillard A Visit to Stockholm There’s something thrilling about standing in front of a glass case filled with watches that have lived lives, or told stories, longer than some of us have been alive. It’s even more thrilling to hold them in your hands, and try them on your wrist. On a recent visit to Kaplans Auktioner in Stockholm, ahead of their Important … Continue reading From the Bargain Bin to the Podium: The Rolex Daytona’s Remarkable Ascent