10 Things To Know About How Rolex Makes Watches
Rolex really isn't like any other watch brand. In fact, the privately held, independently run entity isn't like most other companies. I can say this now with a lot more clarity than most people because I was there. Rolex rarely allows anyone into its hallowed halls, but I was invited to visit their four manufacture locations in Switzerland and experience first-hand how Rolex makes their famous watches.Rolex is a universe of its own: respected; admired; valued; and known across the globe. Sometimes I sit back and think about all that Rolex is and does and find it hard to believe that at the end of the day, they just make watches. Rolex does just make watches and their timepieces have taken on a role beyond that of mere timekeeper. Having said that, the reason a "Rolex is a Rolex" is because they are good watches and tell pretty good time. It's taken me over a decade to fully appreciate the brand, and it will probably take longer before I learn everything I'd like to know about them.The

26320 Chronograph Seconds Hand Running Fast
Hi,I picked up a new 26320 from an AP boutique this weekend, and I've noticed that the chronograph seconds hand is running faster than the running seconds at 6 o'clock. After 30 minutes of running the chronograph, the chrono hand has gained 5 seconds over the running seconds hand. This time was gained evenly over the 30 minute period.Has anyone seen this before?Thanks!

To pass on to the next generation
Maybe I'm crazy but I actually thought about which watch I would wear on the day my first child was born, which was yesterday. I wanted to make sure it will never be flipped and able to stand the test of time with regards styling and quality. I think my daughter will enjoy this watch down the track as her own.The time was 9.32. She was born at 9.55. Nothing like a cesarean for speediness.

New Strap for My Pelagos LHD
Evening all;I wanted to put a strap on my Pelagos since I purchased it and wanted to keep it as OEM as possible. I also own a blue Pelagos, so wasn't really interested in wearing the LHD on the supplied bracelet.I initially put it on my black strap from my Black Bay, and liked the look and comfort very much but still wanted to change things up a bit.Once the Black Bay chrono was released and I saw that brown suede strap I knew I had to have it, so I recently went to an AD and ordered it. While I was there I also ordered the taupe strap originally supplied with the Black Bay S&G.Here are a few pics with combos I've tried so far. I'll follow up with some pics with the taupe strap once I switch over to that one. Enjoy

20 years old - First Rolex purchase...thoughts?
Hello All! My name is Brian and i am a 22 year old college student. i started a small online business at age 18, and was lucky enough to be able to afford my own Rolex by age 20. Im not saying this to boast, but rather the opposite actually. The business i got into is pretty lucrative, not Yacht-Master Lucrative, but i do pretty well. I see everyone with these watches that look like Holy Grails, and mine seems like it doesn't even compare so i mention my age only to defend myself lol. With that being said i personally like the dress style more than the sport watches, id love to own a day date one day. I just couldn't do an air king - i need the date more then the time quite honestly. So for my very first rolex i purchased a 6694 Oysterdate for $1600. currently im having the end pieces replaced, and the watch serviced and expect to have it back in a few weeks. I also made the decision to go ahead and polish it after much careful consideration. It's rather beat up and i