10 years is quite the milestone for a blog, if we may say so ourselves. In a world of high paced social media, reels, and competitive mainstream media publications, sticking to a blog for a decade requires persistent determination, stubborn will, and at times help from those within our special watch community. Today I’m quite […]
Rolex Explorer II Polar Ref. 226570: The Last Luxury Tool Watch
Sitting down and commencing a hands-on review of one of the world’s best and most iconic tool watches from the crown is a daunting task. Plenty of thoughts, memories, and emotions begin to brew, and I find myself wondering which of the most important aspects of the modern Explorer II I should discuss. There’s also […]
Hands On: Rolex Oyster Perpetual 124300 Stella Green
I had quite the wild ride last week, mainly due to receiving the phone call for the Oyster Perpetual Ref. 124300 with the “Stella” green dial in 41mm. I was not really expecting this, and the watch was not on my radar at all, as I already own an older air-king that to me is […]
Rolex Submariner Date 126613LB “Bluesy” Watch Review
The Rolex Submariner Date is arguably the most recognizable watch on the planet. And if you’re a watch guy, it’s likely at the top of your wish list. It’s timeless, versatile, durable, and, come on, a Rolex! The Submariner also comes in a pretty diverse range of colors, and in this review, we’ll focus on […]
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 116500 Watch Review
This is the one watch review I’ve been dreaming of writing for years, I can probably say I’ve been wanting to review and own this watch since the founding of the Watch Review Blog back in 2015. Well, the day has finally come. Let me introduce you to my very own Rolex Daytona 116500LN with […]
Rolex GMT Master II Ref. 16710 Review
We haven’t delved too much into the world of vintage watches on the WRB YouTube channel, and while this Rolex GMT Master II ref. 16710 isn’t exactly a very old vintage – I thought it would be an interesting piece to look at. The second I picked it up I had instant comparisons to the […]
Introducing the New 36mm Rolex Explorer 1 Ref. 124270
After great anticipation Rolex has finally announced its new models for 2021 on the set date of April 7. One of the most talked about and speculated releases for this year was the Explorer 1 and Explorer II line because of the Explorer’s 50th anniversary. There was plenty of talk in the watch community about […]
Rolex Submariner 114060 Watch Review
You know that feeling you get when you work really hard on something and it doesn’t work out in the end? That’s how I felt when I first began my search for my next big watch purchase, the Rolex Submariner 114060, I’ve documented the full acquisition story here. Luckily the story took a turn for […]
Rolex Waiting List Shortages at Authorized Dealers
As I gazed down at my now 4 year old Rolex Air-King on my wrist I knew it was about time for my next Rolex purchase. Various business milestones have been achieved and with my upcoming birthday on the horizon there was no better time to commemorate it than now. What better way to celebrate […]
Rolex Milgauss 116400 Watch Review
Between large, legible pilot watches, intricate chronographs, and durable dive watches, tool watches have always had an undeniable appeal. You don’t have to calculate your remaining oxygen or time your laps at Le Mans to appreciate the intersection of form and function that defines a tool watch. Although antimagnetic watches are often buried in the […]