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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

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Other Watchy Bits, Time

Other Watchy Bits: The Rolex Sky-rocket

Ah, Rolex. That “Paragon of Animals.” Perhaps the most recognizable watch brand in the world–known to collectors and laymen alike. However, the ubiquity of Rolex does not mean there are not further depths to plumb. While the terms Datejust, Submariner, and Sea-dweller roll easily off the tongue of watch enthusiasts everywhere, lesser know gems abound. Continue reading Other Watchy Bits: The Rolex Sky-rocket

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