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Rolex Watches Guide ⌚ Amazing Facts About Luxury Watches 💎

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Rolex is a Swiss luxury watch company founded in 1905 in the city of London by Hans Wilsdorf and his brother-in-law Alfred Davis. Rolex is the largest and the most successful luxury watch company on earth.
This watch company manufactures close to two thousand watches daily and has an annual revenue of about three billion dollars. It is a fact that Rolex watches are well known all over the world. This watch brand is synonymous with luxury, wealth and of course the art of high end watch making. Billionaires, millionaires, watch collectors and regular folks are fascinated with fame, design and quality of the Rolex watches.



Rolex Perpetual Datejust Rhodium Dial Stainless Steel 18kt White Gold Mens Watch



Rolex watches have been advertised in magazines all over the world including the USA. Rolex watches have been even advertised on TV showing stylish and glamour commercials. After all, it is extremely rare to see a wristwatch commercial on TV. Rolex has the most notable and desired list of so called ambassadors (people that are endorsed by Rolex and wear their watches). The list consist of talented and famous people like Placido Domingo, Arnold Palmer, Roger Federer, Andy Roddick, Sir Edmund Hilary, Eric Clapton and Yo-Yo Ma. Rolex is also the official sponsor and time keeper of numerous major sport championships like Wimbledon, Davis Cup, FEI World Equestrian Games, World Golf Championships and The Australian Open. Even infamous James Bond, agent 007, have wore Rolex watch in many of the Bond movies.



Rolex Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona Ice Blue Dial Automatic Mens Chronograph Watch



Currently Rolex manufactures the following men's and women's watch models: President Day-Date, Datejust, Cellini, Submariner, Milgauss,Explorer II, Air King, GMT-Master II, Daytona and Yacht-Master. Rolex manufactures it's watches in stainless steels, gold and even platinum. Some watch models like President Day-Date and Datejust are even manufactured with diamonds on the dial, bezel and even bracelet. Prices on brand new Rolex watches start from about four thousand dollars for stainless steel Rolex Air King and up to twenty thousand dollars for an eighteen karat gold Rolex President Day-Date. However some unique platinum and diamond covered Rolex watches are priced significantly higher and can sell for tens of thousands of dollars. Rolex manufactures self-winding watch movements for most of it's watches however some Rolex watches have quartz movement too.



Rolex Automatic-self-Wind Male Watch 5500 (Certified Pre-Owned)


Rolex watch company manufactures watches for various types of people, situations and budgets. For example, President Day-Date, Datejust and Cellini are watch models that are slick, elegant and more business type. However Submariner, Milgauss,Explorer II, Air King, GMT-Master II, Daytona and Yacht-Master are watch models that are sporty, chunky and more casual type. All Rolex watches are always at the top of their group among competition. For example, Rolex Submariner is one of the greatest diver watches ever made to this day and is at the pinnacle of all diver watches. Another example is Rolex President Day-Date which is also famous for its design and quality. President Day-Date is also one of the scarcest luxury business watches in the market.




Rolex OYSTER PERPETUAL SKY-DWELLER Blue dial 326934



Rolex watches can be a great gift and even a great investment. Some rare watch models like eighteen karat gold chronographer Daytona can keep it's resale value and even increase in value over some period of time. It is a fact that Rolex watches are the best at keeping their retail value amongst their competition. Pre-owned watch stores, watch dealers and even watch collectors are eager to buy good quality pre-owned Rolex watches. The Rolex logo is the King's Crown. They place it on the dial of all o their watches. Rolex watch company have been at the pinnacle of the luxury watch making industry for a long time and never ever gave second thoughts about their status. Rolex is truly the King. You can not go wrong with Rolex.

Rolex Watches Guide
Article by Michael Felix and published on former Yahoo! Contributors Network



Rolex Production Dates - Serial Numbers (Post-1998)



 It is very important when buying a preowned Rolex watch, to check the serial number: is located between the lugs at the 6' position. It is also listed on the certificate Rolex issues. Here is a list of production dates and serial numbers.


Starting in 1987, the serial numbers were prefixed with a letter (eg. S612345 was produced in 1993).


 

 



  • R:1987

  • L:1988

  • E:1990

  • X:1991

  • N:1991 (Nov)

  • C:1992

  • S:1993

  • W:1994

  • T:1996

  • U:1997 (Aug)

  • A:1998 (Nov)

  • P:2000 (Jan)

  • K:2001 (Sep)

  • Y:2002 (Sep)

  • F:2003 (Sep)





Rolex Production Dates - Serial Numbers (Pre-1988)


The serial number of a Rolex is located between the lugs at the 6' position.









28,000 1926
30,430 1927
32,960 1928
35,390 1929
37,820 1930
40,250 1931
42,680 1932
45,000 1934
63,000 1935
81,000 1936
99,000 1937
117,000 1938
135,000 1939
164,600 1940
194,200 1941
223,800 1942
253,400 1943
283,000 1944
348,100 1945
413,200 1946
478,300 1947
543,400 1948
608,500 1949
673,600 1950
738,700 1951
803,800 1952
950,000 1953
999,000 1954 * Rolex started their
200,000 1955 serial numbers over
400,000 1956
600,000 1957
800,000 1958
1,100,000 1959
1,402,000 1960
1,480,000 1961
1,558,000 1962
1,636,000 1963
1,714,000 1964
1,792,000 1965
1,871,000 1966
2,163,900 1967
2,426,800 1968
2,689,700 1969
2,952,600 1970
3,215,500 1971
3,478,400 1972
3,741,300 1973
4,004,200 1974
4,267,100 1975
4,539,000 1976
5,006,000 1977
5,482,000 1978
5,958,000 1979
6,434,000 1980
6,910,000 1981
7,386,000 1982
7,862,000 1983
8,338,000 1984
8,814,000 1985
9,290,000 1986
9,999,999 1987 1/2
9,766,000 1987

 

If you plan to or are buying a pre-owned Rolex, you can look at the chart below to verify that the model number of your Rolex matches the features of the watch.  For all watches with the Quick Set feature (1977 and before), use the following table to match your five digit numbers to the feature.

 

















































Last digit of Model Number  Feature
Stainless Steel 
Yellow Gold Filled 
White Gold Filled 
Stainless Steel with Yellow Gold 
Stainless Steel with White Gold
Gold Shell 
Platinum 
14kt Yellow Gold 
18kt Yellow Gold 
14kt White Gold 


  

 


 

Published by Mike Moon (from former melrosejewelers.com).


Rolex Watches Guide ⌚ Amazing Facts About Luxury Watches
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Rolex Watches Guide ⌚ Amazing Facts About Luxury Watches 💎

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Rolex is a Swiss luxury watch company founded in 1905 in the city of London by Hans Wilsdorf and his brother-in-law Alfred Davis. 

Cathode Corner Nixie Tube Watch Review ⭐ Awesome Retro Tech Gift 🆗

Are you looking for a retro tech gift for that geeky special someone? Maybe a gift for yourself? I recently stumbled upon a very special item that cannot be found in any store. I actually came across the item by accident, but was pleasantly surprised at what I had found.


NIXIE TUBE WATCH V1.0 STEAMPUNK BLACK ANODIZED ALUMINIUM CASE WITH USB CHARGER

 

The Nixie tube watch is a combination of new and old technology. The designer has found a way to use old Nixie tubes and place them inside a watch case to make a very cool watch. Nixie tubes were used in calculators during the 1960s, but were quickly replaced by the cheaper LCD displays that were introduced soon after. Nixie tubes quickly became a forgotten technology of the past. 


NIXIE TUBE WATCH V1.0 STEAMPUNK BLACK ANODIZED ALUMINIUM CASE WITH USB CHARGER


The watch contains two of these tubes to show digits at once. To view the time you simply set the watch to flash the time when you move your wrist to a certain angle. There are two very small buttons inside the watch so you can set the time, set it to 12 or 24 hour mode, and set the viewing angle. The case is made of black anodized aluminum (no choice of colors) and a black leather strap is included. The battery is a large CR2 battery (Commonly used in cameras). To access the battery and buttons, you simply unscrew the top of the case, no tools are required and no worry about losing any small screws.


NIXIE TUBE WATCH V1.0 STEAMPUNK BLACK ANODIZED ALUMINIUM CASE WITH USB CHARGER


This watch is not for everyone though. This thing is a beast at about 2 or 3 times the size of a normal watch. For something that only tells time it boasts a hefty price tag, coming to be at $410 (Shipping Included). Also the watch is only available for a certain period of time during the year, you must then wait to the next production to purchase one. If you don't want anyone to know you're a geek, then this is not for you. This watch will get noticed, and you will be asked questions about it. It is a very nice conversation piece.


NIXIE TUBE WATCH V1.0 STEAMPUNK BLACK ANODIZED ALUMINIUM CASE WITH USB CHARGER



Personally, I love this watch. I did not fully comprehend how monstrous this thing is until I had received it. 

The size was a bit of a turn off for me a t first, but I quickly became accustomed to it. The watch was quickly noticed at work and everyone wanted to see it. The geeky retro tech qualities of the watch also intrigued me, as I am a fan of retro tech and steam-punk items. If you're looking for something to set you apart from the rest, this watch will certainly do it as it is a one-of-a-kind item.





More information about the watch can be found at the maker's website at cathodecorner.com



 


Pros:



  • One-of-a-kind

  • Cool Retro tech

  • Big easy to read numbers

  • There will be no hiding your geekiness with this watch (also a pro? :-)).


 



 


Cons:



  • Huge size can be cumbersome.

  • Can be hard to read in bright sunlight

  • Hefty price tag





Cathode Corner Nixie Tube Watch Review published by Zacharoo on former website Yahoo! Contributors Network.

Images from this article are for the model NIXIE TUBE WATCH V1.0 STEAMPUNK BLACK ANODIZED ALUMINIUM CASE WITH USB CHARGER.






Cathode Corner Nixie Tube Watch Review ⭐ Awesome Retro Tech Gift 🆗

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NIXIE TUBE WATCH V1.0 STEAMPUNK BLACK ANODIZED ALUMINIUM CASE WITH USB CHARGER


The Nixie tube watch is a combination of new and old technology.  Cathode Corner Nixie Tube Watch Review ⭐ Awesome Retro Tech Gift 🆗

The Most Essential Watches for Men ⌚ How to Build Your Watch Collection? ⭐

How to Build Your Watch Collection? 


 

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What kind of watches should a man have in his collection? It's an old question. There is one place every man can express his personal sense of style: the wrist watch. I have been collecting watches for years. I now have nearly hundred watches in my collection. In truth, that is far to many watches for any mere mortal, but I enjoy wearing a different watch almost every day. There are only a few types of watch that are essential for any man.



Types of Watches. If you are building a watch collection, you don't need a hundred watches. A half-dozen watches should suffice to cover most occasions. All you really need is a nice dress watch, a business casual watch, a fashion watch or two, a sport watch, and a "bang around" watch. A watch in each of these categories would cover you for job interviews, office work, evenings out, sporting occasions, and hard manual labor. From this foundation, you could build out your collection to match specific suits or specific manly pursuits.








Dress Watches. Do you have a nice watch that you wear to job interviews, black-tie functions, funerals, and church? You probably should get something that is functional, well-made, under-stated and fits under the cuff of a dress shirt. When it comes to dress watches, brand matters. You don't want something that will make you look cheap in your best suit. It would be great to wear a Rolex Perpetual Oyster Datejust. The 36 millimeter dial is the perfect size and it looks sharp. But, in the real middle class world, brands like Pulsar, Seiko, and Bulova have some great choices in a $50 to $150 range. In my collection, I have two Pulsars, a Bulova, and a Seiko that fit the bill. The key is to look competent, understated, and professional. A job interview or funeral isn't the place for a big honking watch with a 57 millimeter diameter case.














Business Casual Watch. Once you've got the job, you can probably switch to business casual attire. You can wear all kinds of watches to the office and that is part of the fun of having a big watch collection. However, some watches just look great with khakis and a collared shirt. For business casual wear, I like watches with leather straps. My AVI-8 Hawker Hurricane has an interesting multipurpose dial in dark green and a rich brown leather strap. Similarly I have a Fossil Decker watch with chronometer markings, a stainless steel case with a vintage bronze tone, and a brown leather strap. Both of these watches have a rich, professional, look and don't break the bank. You can express yourself with a business casual watch, but I generally don't get too radical.














         
         





Fashion Watch. For fun with radical watch design, I'd look for exciting watches to wear to social events. A big watch from a brand like Diesel or Invicta would totally work when you want to draw attention in a crowd. The Diesel Men's Advanced Black Watch has a big 52 millimeter diameter case and an bold urban feel. The Invicta Stainless Steel Grand Diver gives you the look of a traditional dive watch in a big 49 millimeter case. Each of these watches is an affordable accessory that gets noticed.













         
         



Sport Watch. If you try to get out and get some exercise, then you'll want a watch that supports your sports goals. For example, if you are a runner or a swimmer, you may want something like digital Timex Ironman Traditional 30-Lap Strap Watch. If you are into rugged sports like paintball or rock climbing, a trendy analog or digital Casio G Shock may provide the armor you need for tough impacts.











Bang Around Watch. Finally, everyone has manual labor to do from time to time. It doesn't make any sense to mow your lawn, paint your house, or fix your car while wearing an expensive watch. There are lots of inexpensive watches for less than $30 that keep perfectly good time and aren't a big loss if they get scratched or damaged.

           Once you have a basic watch collection in place, it can serve you for years or you can expand it over time. While some may think that cell phones tell time just fine, they are really missing out. Men have never had more choices in affordable wrist wear. Ideeas and text by L. Spain from former Yahoo! Contributors Network (many years ago).















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