Category: ROLEX

Owner Review: Rolex Explorer 1016

The Rolex Explorer 1016 is one of the most iconic watches from the brand, and a classic from their lineup. From the early 34mm models of the fifties to the larger modern ones, the essential aesthetics and functions have remained essentially identical: 369 black dial, Mercedes hand. The watch in my possession is a ref.…
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02/01/2021
Owner Review: Rolex GMT-Master II Pepsi Meteorite 126719BLRO

Having owned the Pepsi BLRO in stainless steel, my next natural progression was to also own a Rolex GMT-Master II Pepsi Meteorite 126719BLRO. The meteorite dial is an extremely special piece to me, as no two dials are identical. As most Rolex sport models have the same 40mm cases and only 2 versions of different…
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02/01/2021
Owner Review: Rolex Milgauss White Dial 116400

For my fifth Fifth Wrist review, I felt somewhat obligated, for the first time, to review a Rolex. Moans and groans from the readers, at this point? Though this is not, in my subjective opinion, a ‘run of the mill’ Rolex (pardon the pun…). This Rolex Milgauss White Dial 116400 exudes fun, plus it is…
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02/01/2021
Owner Review: Rolex Oyster Perpetual 39mm 114300

The Rolex Oyster Perpetual 39mm 114300 white dial or as some might call it, matte silver dial, is a very classy watch that also enjoys a minimalistic style. It is a great every day watch as it fits pretty much every occasion and goes with almost every outfit. It really can handle anything you might…
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02/01/2021
Rolex Explorer Alternatives – The Defining Time Show

Defining Time and The Watch Regulator discuss the best Rolex Explorer Alternatives, from brands that you may or may not expect. There is an inside baseball battle of the Omega Railmaster thrown in there for good measure. The Rolex Explorer is basically a perfect all rounder watch and has many people thinking it could be…
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02/01/2021
Owner Review: Rolex Sea-Dweller 16600

I have always been a huge fan of dive watches. Something about their practical, no-nonsense design and usability has appealed to me since my interest in watches started. One of those dive watches is manufactured by none other than Rolex, a heavy-weight in this category for its timeless designs and innovation. This is my review…
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02/01/2021
Owner Review: Rolex Day-Date 36mm

We all have that moment. The moment when we first see an incredible item that ignites a passion that will last for the rest of our lives. For some it is a wonderful piece of art, for others, it is an amazing feat of engineering in the form of a supercar. The thing that did…
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02/01/2021
Owner Review: Rolex Double Red Sea Dweller

I’ve always been a Sea-Dweller fan. My first Rolex Sea-Dweller was the 16600, and the major draw to me was the fact that it did not have a date magnifier (aka cyclops), and the fact that at 40mm, it is very similar to the Rolex Submariner, but a little thicker. The Rolex Double Red Sea…
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02/01/2021
DTS – How To Become A Rolex Watchmaker

On this episode of The Defining Time Show, Anthony and Alex are joined by Michael Woods from Woods Watchmaking. We discuss indepth about his journey and education in the watch industry. We talk to Michael about his family history of watchmaking and the early age where he started to work on these incredible machines. His…
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01/01/2021
Owner Review: Rolex Datejust 1603 – Envy Ain’t Always Green

OK, so I shouldn’t even be wearing this Rolex Datejust 1603. It is a long long story but I got this watch as a present for my wonderful wife for her birthday. It all happened one evening when wine and whisky were all too much involved. I subtly said to her “do you like this…
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31/10/2020