If you own a modern Rolex sending it to Rolex for a service or overhaul is just fine. The more rare and vintage the watch is the less I think you should send it to them. Rolex likes (or often) replaces dials, hands, and other parts that give the watch character. Further they charge the most of anyon
At the very least Rolex should have some surprises every year. Although I didn't like the Skydweller and would never buy it, but it was a surprise when it was released. This year I don't think there is anything I would ever buy and there is certainly nothing that is a nice surprise. I am not saying
I have to say that Rolex really failed to dazzle me with this years releases. They only released three Oyster models that normal Rolex lovers might buy. All three are slightly updated versions of older models (a new Cerachrome Bezel for the GMT, an updated Sea Dweller (the nicest example of the year
1. Patek 5104P totally unrealistic 2. Patek 5131 unrealistic 3. 5070 or 5270 4. any perpetual patek preferably 5136 because I like a bracelet 5. any nautilus realistic 6. classic caltrava 5296 sector dial (have) or a 2526 (don't have)
I once read a wristwatch book with great analogies about great watches considered the "best". 1. Patek (the king)--royal, classic, steady, no need to be flashy or daring, the creme de la creme... The Old kings were once Breguet and Vacheron, but they did say even in this book that A. Lange may be th
It is hard to say that Patek is the "best". I would certainly put it at the top three or four... My list is as follows 1. Patek/Lange (I think they are really close or equal).... 2. Audemars Piguet 3. Vacheron 4. Rolex