Originally made as “tool watches” for recreational pursuits like diving and caving, Rolex’s sports models have acquired legendary status after repeatedly proving their mettle in tough conditions...

Now, the criteria for what makes a perfect watch collection varies from person to person. You could keep it simple and follow the guidelines set out by John Mayer— “is it shiny and does it say...

Why do we love chronographs so much? Maybe it's the function. Being able to conveniently measure elapsed time at the click of a pusher. Maybe it has something to do with how they look, with their...

Whether it’s the outrageous “Leopard” edition, a Paul Newman rarity, or the top-tier platinum version, the Rolex Daytona is an icon and guaranteed head-turner. Having been in continuous production...

In 2017, a rare Rolex Daytona worn by the actor Paul Newman sold at a Phillips auction for $18m. Not only was it owned by a star of the silver screen and barbecue sauce bottles the world over...

For those who dream of owning a Rolex in precious metal but hate the idea of people gawping at their wrist everywhere they go, the solution is a model in white-gold or platinum. From a distance...

I don’t know about you but I absolutely love sushi. Describe it and it sounds rubbish: some cold fish slices on a lump of rice squeezed half-to-death by an overworked chef. But put some in your...

If you ever happen to be in Monaco and you’re looking for somewhere to eat, check out a little place just past the Casino called “Tip Top”. It’s surprisingly cheap, the food is surprisingly nice...

Rolex’s rapid rise from a fledgling London watch importer to leading Swiss brand status within a few decades would be impressive if it was achieved today. But in a world without the internet...

We’re not sure if the head designers of Rolex and Tudor ever meet for an occasional chinwag over a cup of coffee and a slice of traditional Swiss nusstorte, but we’d love... to be a fly on the wall

Being a sheikh in an oil-rich Middle Eastern country has its perks. You get to live in huge palaces bedecked with gold-leaf and fine Italian marble, own car collections big enough to fill aircraft...

Watchmaking is a slow-moving industry, and for Rolex, being as popular as it is, that’s exaggerated by the enormous pressure exerted on the brand to make every decision an exceptional one. Most...