Throughout its illustrious existence, Rolex has sponsored attached itself to some of the most important chapters in history. From Sir Edmund Hillary sporting a Rolex Explorer on his wrist as he...
Rolex Oyster Conquers the English Channel
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Watches
Why Explore the Rolex Milgauss?
Are all Rolex equal? Well, some models are more popular than others but a well-documented global shortage of stainless-steel models means that the smart collector is exploring other, thought to be...
Rolex Shortage Pushes Up Prices
The Swiss watch super brand, Rolex, is facing shortages across many models, driving up prices on the pre-owned market. There is a Rolex supply issue across many models, including a Rolex stainless...
Investment Watches – Why Buying is Smart
The luxury watch market is in ascendance, with prices rocketing for both new pre-owned models. A recent Deloitte report from October 2021 states that pre-owned luxury watches are increasingly...
How Rolex Survived World War Two
Hans Wilsdorf - The Exceptional Man Behind Rolex Hans Wilsdorf moved to London in 1904, bringing with him Wilsdorf Davis watchmakers. Feeling uncomfortably Germanic during World War I, Wilsdorf...
Everything You Need to Know About the Rolex Daytona
Not only has Suttons and Robertsons charted the rise and rise of Rolex, the king of watches, but we’ve also watched the increasingly stellar performance of the Rolex Daytona. The Daytona emerged as...
The Rolex Warranty Card – Extra Value
When purchasing a Rolex, it can be tempting to be swept away by the genius craftsmanship of the timepiece itself. However, this is Rolex every single part of the purchase is important to the brand,...
Green Faced Watches – Trend or Direction of Travel?
Great watchmakers follow trends, even if they’re not all following the same trend at the same time. As pawnbrokers, Suttons and Robertsons track the investment performance of these trends. 2021...
How to Spot a Hoax or Fake Hublot
Why is Hublot the focus of so many counterfeits – how can you learn to spot a real Hublot watch from a fake? Hublot Geneve was founded in 1980 by Italian, Carlo Crocco. Bringing together diverse...
Rolex Datejust History – Innovation Becoming Gold Standard
Perhaps the questions shouldn’t be ‘Should I buy a new or used Rolex?’, but rather, ‘Is it worth it to buy a Rolex watch?’ The resounding answer to the second question is ‘Yes’, while the answer to...
Watching The Silver Screen – How Watches Work in the Movies
While the world awaits the eventual release of the new Bond movie, Another Time To Die, there’s plenty of speculation as to what we can expect when it does hit the big screen. What will Bond drive...
In At The Deep End – Rolex Deep Sea
The Deep Sea Dweller Always the brand to push the boundaries, from the top of the world on the wrist of Sir Edmund Hillary on top of Mount Everest, Rolex has also been to the deepest point on Earth....
Rolex Sports Watch Models – Harder to Get
Want to get your hands on a Sports Rolex? So, you’ll either be coming to the realisation that certain models of Rolex are much, much harder to find than others, or you’ll be well aware of the...
A Look at The Yachtmaster Rolex 42mm
When it comes to the world of luxury watches, perhaps there is no better-known brand than Rolex. Founded in London in 1905, it has been a flagship in the industry kept the bar high when it comes to...
Cartier History – Not Just Jewellery
For many, the Cartier brand name is intrinsically linked with the iconic jewellery collections, such as the Panthère de Cartier, which elevated jewellery design to a new, conceptual level. Where...
Rolex Submariner Hulk – A Marvel of a Watch
‘Do you need to ‘like’ something to invest in it?’ It might sound like a philosophical question, but if you’re not sure of the answer, you could be missing out on the deal of the decade. The Rolex...
