Rolex’s newest release doesn’t tell the time, sit neatly on the wrist, or do anything else a good watch is supposed to. That’s because it’s not actually a timepiece. “As a historian with a lifelong ...

Rolex is the first—and often the only—watch brand people think of when it comes to high-end timepieces. But beyond that instant recognition, Rolex has become a broad cultural touchstone with symbolic ...

Rolex is back with another authorized history book—and this time, the spotlight is on the Oyster Perpetual Datejust. On the heels of last year’s tome dedicated to the Submariner, the watch maker has ...

Rolex has released its second authorized history book, dedicating 224 pages to the Oyster Perpetual Datejust following the successful reception of last year’s Submariner publication. “Oyster Perpetual ...

In the pantheon of luxury goods, Rolex has a unique spot: The word conjures up not a logo or a covetable item, but rather the very idea of a beautifully made and enduring timepiece. It is nearly ...

Nicholas Foulkes can highly recommend his new book. “It’s worth it, even if you can’t read,” he says. “Even if you’re illiterate, it’s worth it. No command of the English language is necessary for the ...

Rolex secured the patent for the date magnifier, or Cyclops, around 1950, and it appeared for the first time in 1953 on that year’s edition of the Datejust. To this day, no watch is as instantly ...