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Rolex’s founder, Hans Wilsdorf, was onto something when he made his company logo a crown – it has remained the king of watch brands for more than a century. Its enormous brand equity is partly ...

So for readers ready to make the leap, here’s everything you need to know about each current Rolex men’s watch, including its history and features. Rolex, Blancpain and Zodiac were neck and neck in ...

who developed a movement in the 1930s that could track the time in 24 of the world’s time zones as they related to a local time—first for pocket watches, then for wrist-worn timepieces.

The gears that make up the movement wind themselves when the watch moves. Automatic watches feel a little more special, sometimes like high-end brands Rolex or Omega, but they'll need to be worn ...

and Swatch are among some of the popular more affordable brands for men’s watches, but for those who are looking for a little more luxury, Apple, Omega, Tag Heuer, and Rolex are the cream of the ...

Created in 1945 to celebrate the accomplishments of Britain’s Royal Air Force, the Air King has retained its core essence through the years and emerged as one of the most iconic pilot’s watches.

the 24-year-old Wilsdorf perceived that wristwatches would soon eclipse the appeal of pocket watches to become an everyday necessity—and he was right. Not only was Rolex one of the earliest ...

this Cartier classic was conceived in 1904 when its namesake complained to Louis Cartier of the hassles of using a pocket watch while in flight. And so the first men's wristwatch was born.

Over a century after they first hit the market, Rolex watches for men still set the standard. It's hard to explain just how dominant Rolex is in the watch space, and even the most breathless ...