ROLEX

The history of the pilot’s watch at Calibre Online

6 min

The sky’s the limit: the history of the pilot’s watch

Today, the rugged charm of the pilot’s watch is no longer solely the preserve of those who take to the skies. All those who, lured by its accuracy, reliability and legibility, hanker after a contemporary iteration, will be fascinated by its intriguing history.

4 min

A date to remember: 75 years of the Rolex Datejust

First released in 1945, the Rolex Datejust has remained an ever-present example of quality Swiss watchmaking, beautifully merging both form and function while spanning numerous eras and fashions. Here we present two of our favourite Datejust 31 models.

6 min

A Selection of Luxury Watch Brands

We’ve selected some luxury watch brands that we think you should know about, especially if you are just starting out on your watch-collecting journey. We highlight what you need to know about each brand before making that initial investment.

6 min

Rolex: An Iconic Brand

Rolex is a true iconic brand with a rich heritage. Discover the brand’s visionary founder, Hans Wilsdorf to how it became a well, known luxury brand adored by watch connoisseurs.

4 min

My Unusual Quartz Rolex

James Dowling is one of the world’s respected authorities on Rolex. Here, he shares his lifelong love affair with his quartz Rolex Ref 5100, the brand’s first quartz model and an inadvertent predecessor of Audemars Piguet’s iconic Royal Oak.

4 min

Chinese New Year 2020 – Year Of The Rat

Chinese New Year commences on Saturday 25 January and this year marks the Year of the Rat. If you’re celebrating the occasion and hoping to treat yourself with a smart investment, we’ve picked out a selection of show-stopping timepieces just for you.

4 min

Last Minute Christmas Gifts

To help you draw up the most important shopping list of the year, we’ve rounded up some classic bestsellers from the likes of Rolex, OMEGA, Breitling, Cartier and Chopard.

Calibre Online: Rolex Datejust Christmas Gift Guide

3 min

Rolex Datejust: Made For Days To Remember

First introduced in 1945 to mark the 40th anniversary of the brand, the Datejust is linked with the celebration of milestone occasions. Read on to view a selection of models to whet any appetite.

3 min

The Datejust 31: the latest iteration of an icon

German-born British entrepreneur Hans Wilsdorf was just 24 when he founded Rolex, driven by the ambition of making reliable, elegant wristwatches. Forty years later, in 1945, his now-flourishing company launched the Datejust, which would go on to become one of its most popular models of all time.

Podcast with James Dowling. The history of Rolex part II

4 min

Podcast: The History of Rolex Part II

In this episode of our series of podcasts, CEO of Watches of Switzerland Group, Brian Duffy is back in conversation with author and renowned Rolex expert James Dowling. The podcast delves deep into the major breakthroughs of Rolex and how it became one of the most recognisable luxury watch brands in the world.