In this week’s Blog, we pick up where we left off last time and explore some of the cool Nicknames given to various Rolex models. Papa Smurf: A white-gold ref. 116619 Submariner launched in 2008 with powder-blue dial and bezel. This 2010 example is up for sale at Antiquorum Hong Kong this July, estimated between $10,300 and $20,600. Polar White-on-white dial ref.16570 Explorer II. Thunderbird The rotating-bezel Turn-O-Graph version of.. Read More

Every Rolex tells a story.  But some of the brand’s watches talk louder than others. And those often get a nickname — something used by collectors and fans as shorthand to let others know exactly what they’re talking about. Here are just some of the most notable and amusing Rolex nicknames used to describe the company’s rich history of watchmaking. Batman Some Rolex models don’t have a great reasoning for their.. Read More