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 ...

At 11.30am on 29 May 1953, Edmund Hillary hacked his way through the final snow slope to the summit of Everest, the wind tearing at his down suit, the air thin enough to make every step a battle.

There’s a moment in Gary Shteyngart’s recent novel, Lake Success, when the main character, Barry Cohen—a faltering hedge fund manager who is obsessed with watches—shows a young woman whom he has just ...

Rolex, a name synonymous with timeless elegance, precision and elegance, has established itself as one of the most top-tier watch brands across the world. From humble inception to becoming a symbol of ...

If you're looking to join the Rolex owners club, but are worried about the financial commitment required, this particular ...

Taking place from Oct 24 to Nov 2, the week-long exhibition is dedicated to the GMT-Master II’s 70-year history and more.

The first Santos in history dates back to 1904, the year Louis Cartier created a wristwatch for his friend, the aviation pioneer Alberto Santos-Dumont, that could be used during flight. It was 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 ...