Rolex’s new book on the Submariner reminded me of a version of the iconic dive watch known as the “Bart Simpson.” The ’60s-era variation gets its anachronistic moniker from a tiny detail on its dial: ...

Among Rolex collectors, a little extra “something” on the dial always attracts interest and usually adds value. This may be the signature or crest of a Middle Eastern head of state, a branch of a ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover the high, technical, and artistic ends of the watch industry. It was in 1978 that the unofficial king of timepieces (crown ...

So you saved up for your first Rolex, and you decided to go the “vintage” route. But now, a problem — what the hell are all these weird terms and phrases being bandied about? “Frog foot” and “gilt” ...