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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.

Rolex Logo Meaning: The Story Behind the Crown

The Rolex logo is a five-pointed crown called the coronet, trademarked in 1925. Here is what it means, why it has five points, and what the markings on your winding crown reveal.

The Most Expensive Watch in the World (List)

The Graff Diamonds Hallucination, valued at $55 million, is the most expensive watch in the world. We rank every record holder, from the $31.19 million Patek Philippe Grandmaster Chime to the aucti...

The Rolex Waiting List Explained: How It Works and How to Skip It

Here is how dealer allocation really works in 2026, current wait times by model and the one route that skips the wait entirely.

Best Rolex Watches for Men in 2026

Our shortlist of the best Rolex watches for men in 2026, with specifications, current market context and pieces available in London right now.