100 years since the Oyster case debuted, Rolex is still guided by its philosophy to revolutionise watchmaking.
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For the contemporary collector, a complication is more than a feat of engineering; it is an invitation to seek out a lineage of excellence.
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Marking 100 years of the Rolex Oyster, the Oyster Story exhibition in Shanghai traces the evolution of one of watchmaking’s most influential innovations.
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From IWC’s game-changing ProSet perpetual calendar to Van Cleef & Arpels’ innovative Midnight Jour Nuit Phase de Lune, Watches and Wonders Geneva reveals high complications are back in focus.
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In a year when watchmaking may have spared Switzerland a major economic blow, it just so happens that many of its biggest names are celebrating huge birthdays. The editors attempt to surprise each other with their anniversary acumen and find some meaning in it all.
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The Day-Date. A horological miracle. The first self-winding waterproof wristwatch to display the date and day of the week spelt out in full. At midnight, something is achieved that has come to be known as “the miracle of midnight”, when both the day and date change simultaneously. Mother-of-pearl dial with diamond hour markers and bezel […]
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Phenomenal, Carlos Alcaraz. A resounding first victory at the Australian Open to complete a Career Grand Slam®. This crown is yours.
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Rolex redefines its Perpetual 1908 collection with the supple new Settimo bracelet and a masterclass in platinum dial-making.
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This year saw luxury brands re-engineer fundamental mechanics and design principles for both returning and new watch collectors.
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