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Who Cares, I'm Already Late: The Story Behind the Rolex Dial

The "Who Cares, I'm Already Late" Rolex began as five customised Milgauss watches sold by a Paris boutique in 2016. Here is who made it, what it cost and how the dial ended up on the Datejust.

How to Spot a Fake Patek Philippe Watch

Ten checks for spotting a fake Patek Philippe, ranked by how much each one proves, with the facts on serial numbers, hallmarks, the Certificate of Origin and the Extract from the Archives.

Rolex Four Seasons Daytonas Raise £37.3 Million at Phillips London Charity Auction

Rolex's first charity auction saw four one-of-a-kind Cosmograph Daytonas sell for a combined £37.3 million at Phillips in London, with no buyer's premium and every penny going to the Federer Founda...

Rolex Revives the Padellone With a New Annual Calendar Moonphase

Rolex has added an annual calendar with moonphase to its Perpetual line, reviving the collector nickname of the vintage reference 8171. Here is what the new Perpetual Padellone brings, what it cost...

Patek Philippe Nautilus 5980/1R-001: Price, Specs and Why It Was Discontinued

The rose gold Nautilus chronograph Patek discontinued in 2024. Current UK price range, full specifications, every 5980 reference compared and what to check before buying.

Diamonds vs Gemstones on a Watch: Hardness, Colour, Cost and Care Compared

Diamond, sapphire, ruby and emerald compared for the wrist: hardness, toughness, colour, grading, origin and what each stone costs on a bezel. Written from the setting bench.

The 12 Best Luxury Automatic Watches in 2026

Twelve self-winding watches from the great Swiss houses, ranked by the calibre inside them, with the specifications that matter and what each one is actually like to own.

Rolex Bracelet Types Explained: Every Bracelet from Oyster to Settimo

Rolex has produced seven named bracelets since 1945. This guide covers how each one is built, which models wear it and how to choose between them.

Who Owns Rolex? Inside the Hans Wilsdorf Foundation

Rolex has no shareholders to please. The biggest name in Swiss watchmaking is owned outright by a Geneva charity. Here is how that happened and why it matters when you buy or sell one.

How to Wind, Set & Care for your Rolex

Caring for your Rolex watch is essential, so knowing how to wind, set and look after your Rolex timepiece are must-knows. Here is the full method.