Category: Rolex SA

‘That One Is for Me’

Following a Korean tradition, Yeana and James Ahn’s engagement gifts included watches. Then Ms. Ahn appropriated her husband’s Rolex.
Timepieces Set in Stone

Watches with ornamental hard stone dials are making a comeback, but they still are quite rare.
Sometimes the Best Watches Come in Pairs

Many couples, especially those in Asia, seem to like having the same or similar timepieces.
What Do Women Want on Their Wrists?

The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Four female horological experts tell us. (Spoiler: Not one of them was wearing a watch specifically designed for women.)
A Silent Film Classic Marks Its Centennial

The New York Times – Movies:
“Safety Last!,” the 1923 Harold Lloyd movie best known for the dangerous scene, marks its centennial.
The Unlikely New TikTok Influencers: Old-School Watch Dealers

The New York Times – Business:
Their rapid-fire haggling in Manhattan’s diamond district teases the fantasy of making a market, rather than just being subject to it.
Rolex Now Has a Resale Program. The Watch World Quakes.

The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
The privately owned Swiss brand dominates the market by virtually every measure. Will it swallow up resales, too?
A Cubed, Colorful Retreat in the California Desert

The New York Times – Travel:
Plus: an iced coffee season that never ends and more from T’s cultural compendium.