Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Rolex is the first—and often the only—watch brand people think of when it comes to high-end timepieces. But beyond that instant ...

Blancpain, which actually issued the first dive watch, the Fifty Fathoms, one year ahead of Rolex, changed up its design according to the trends of the 1970s—a move that eventually shrunk Blancpain’s ...

Rolex is back with another authorized history book—and this time, the spotlight is on the Oyster Perpetual Datejust. That history includes 80 years’ worth of stunning new and original photography—plus ...

The “Paul Newman” Daytona. The “Bao Dai.” The Oyster Perpetual that scaled Everest. All of these pieces carry significant historical importance—not only for Rolex, but for the broader watch world. But ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover upmarket jewelry, timepieces & ethical, sustainable jewelry. For the past century, creations by Rolex have been valued as ...