Oyster

This one is a stunner. I am rarely a diamond guy, but I will make exceptions with this dial. I am also a sucker for interesting shades of gold beyond my usual yellow. https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/the-rolex-oyster-perpetual-day-date-40-in-jubilee-gold

The focus is likely to be more on Oyster than 1908 - since the 100 year anniversary is related to the Oyster. The 1908 is not considered part of the "Oyster" line. I like how you think! Sometimes they need to do something different! Maybe they will for su

Rolex's website states that more announcements (likely more new models) are coming on 12-May-2026! Seems like Rolex heard the industry's surprise of a somewhat underwhelming launch - considering it is a 100 year anniversary of the Oyster - and are now pro

What is your view on this model? I am having a hard time making up my mind…

When you look at the blown up recreation of the "original" oyster watch, it doesn't look like a watch from the 1920s: 1) the case is unibody. ie. the lugs and case is a single piece. A 1920s watch would have had true wire lugs, where the lugs are welded t

Brings back so many memories when I first started with watches. The Air Lion reminds me of the Oyster Army case. What's unusual is that the gold air giant is 10kt. I've seen many early Rolexes with 9kt cases. One incredible blunder I made years ago was co

Four Oyster “ Air ” models were made by Rolex during the 1930s and 1940s to honour the British Royal Air Force (RAF): The Oyster Air- Giant The Oyster Air- King The Oyster Air- Lion The Oyster Air- Tiger I am far from being an expert on these models , but

A couple of shots of the titanium Yacht-Master. Oyster, 42 mm, RLX Reference 226627. It’s very comfortable on the wrist. Regards, Steve

When land-dweller came out I had a feeling it seemed like my late mother’s one and only Rolex because of the fluted bezel. Only now I realized both were from the op line ! With humble beginnings, my father in his 70s finally bought my mom a Rolex with his