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Citizen Promaster Tough Titanium vs. Hamilton Expedition

Robert Farago — Fri, 29 Sep 2023 22:38:23 +0000

Why the Citizen Promaster Tough Titanium? In my last post, I pronounced the new mechanical Hamilton Khaki Field Expedition over-priced ($1k and up) and unsuitable for its stated case use (outdoor activities). I concluded that it’s a Rolex Explorer wannabe. Which is no bad thing in and of itself. But the $575 Citizen is better. […]

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New: Hamilton Khaki Field Expedition

Robert Farago — Tue, 26 Sep 2023 17:36:23 +0000

The New Hamilton Khaki Field Expedition Makes Its Case As Your New $1,000 Watch. Those of us who’ve spent years reading HoDinkee know what that means: the new Hamilton Khaki Field Expedition watch is over-priced. But they can’t say that, can they? We can. It is. Or is it? As the ‘Ho rightly points out, […]

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New Rolex Explorer Re-Repositions “Explorer”

Robert Farago — Wed, 07 Apr 2021 15:42:13 +0000

Rolex has released the new-for-2021 Rolex Explorer. Big news! The watchmaker’s moved the word “Explorer” from below the dial’s center to above. Back where it was, before. The change is sure to be the subject of furious debate, if not the cause of armed confrontation. So let’s have a look at ye olde text-above-the-6 Rolex […]

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2021 Rolex Prices Revealed: OP41 and Sub

Robert Farago — Fri, 15 Jan 2021 18:00:08 +0000

2021 Rolex prices revealed! Here are the current prices – as of January 15, 2021 – for two of the Geneva watchmaker’s hottest new models, thanks to watchcharts.com. Even a cursory glance highlights the fact that private sellers are reaping the whirlwind. Before we get to the 2021 Rolex prices for the Oyster Perpetual 41 […]

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The Truth About the Rolex Explorer

Robert Farago — Thu, 24 Dec 2020 13:00:31 +0000

Over at Gear Patrol, Allen Farmelo takes to the slopes to discover the truth about the Rolex Explorer II. This he does to tackle the question What Do Watches Represent in 2021, and Why Should We Care? Buried in Mr. Farmelo’s 2,417-word literary avalanche: a common myth about the now-iconic model . . . Rolex’s […]

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Rolex: Best Pre-Owned Value

Gareth Brown FGA DGA MJVA — Sun, 05 Apr 2020 12:00:06 +0000

As a professional valuer, people often ask me what is the best value pre-owned Rolex. To be honest, there’s no simple straightforward answer – there are so many variables to consider. Your budget, the age and condition of the watch, whether it has box and or papers, and whether you’re looking to buy as an […]

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Rolex – The Truth About Rolex

Gareth Brown FGA DGA MJVA — Mon, 09 Mar 2020 12:00:30 +0000

I’ve been buying, selling, owning and valuing Rolex watches for over twenty years. In that time, I’ve worked for no less than four authorised distributors, as well as several second-hand specialists. I used to be a Rolex fan; I loved the history of the brand, the industry-leading developments, and the exciting watches used by explorers, […]

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