The First Rolex Oyster Watch From 1926
What you see are the two versions of the very first Rolex Oyster watch, in other words, the world's first water-resistant timepiece. It was proven on the wrist of a swimmer, and when it was released in 1926 it was a rather big deal. The origin of the Oyster name is rather straightforward, borrowed from the sea-dwelling mollusk of the same name, and has been a hallmark of Rolex ever since. In fact, all Rolex watches produced today are technically in the Rolex Oyster collection (except the less common Cellini Prince models), sharing the first Rolex Oyster watch's focus on durability and water resistance.Original 1926 pre-production Rolex Oyster watch on my wrist from the collection of Rolex expert James Dowling.Rolex was a young brand when the original Rolex Oyster watch was released, but it was not until later in Rolex's history did the brand focus on the Rolex Oyster concept almost exclusively. Hans Wilsdorf, German born and living in London, entered the watch industry in 1905 doing t

AP Tower!
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New Incoming Buckle
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Do you guys tip your AD salesperson?
I hate to ask, but any of you tip your AD salesperson?

Watches spotted in the wild
Since I became clued up on watches I tend to try and see what others may be wearing when out and about. My last contract had me passing through Central London and the most common Rolex watch I saw was a Daytona.Never saw a Hulk or an precious metal watches. And i've seen a single BLNR and a Sub.Most common watch in general tends to be an Apple WatchSo the question is, where are they all? Locked away as investments or never worn? I've only ever seen one other Hulk and that was in a AD.