Rolex GMT-Master II (116713LN): Hands on review & unboxing.

Whilst we have so many Rolexes here at The Watch Source Pre-Owned site: https://www.thewatchsource.co.uk/preowned/ we decided it is about time we reviewed one of these stunning pieces. Beginning with arguable, one of the most superb pieces of all the Rolex range, the two-tone GMT-Master II 116713LN. HISTORY: As with many of Rolex's creations and if … Continue reading Rolex GMT-Master II (116713LN): Hands on review & unboxing.

Are Omega Coming For Rolex’s Crown?

Upon asking the average person to name the first brand that comes to mind when they think of watches a common answer can be expected, Rolex. Founded in 1905, Rolex wristwatches were conceptualised by Hans Wilsdorf, at a time when wrist worn time pieces were more for elegance than precision. Wilsdorf's vision led to the … Continue reading Are Omega Coming For Rolex’s Crown?

Zenith El Primero Chronomaster Open Grande Date 03.2160.4047/01.c713-Hands on review

History of the 'El Primero' Since 1865, a small Swiss town nestled with the valleys of Neuchatel has been producing on of the most famous movements ever made within the watch industry. At number 34, Rue des Billodes, Le Locle the manufacturer has been working tirelessly  to perfect the art of time keeping to such … Continue reading Zenith El Primero Chronomaster Open Grande Date 03.2160.4047/01.c713-Hands on review

Pilot’s watches, what’s past and what’s next.

Upon the invention of the wristwatch in the mid 19th century the idea of the watch that we know and love today was very different to say the least. Considered a women’s accessory, known as a ‘wristlet’ and worn almost exclusively by women for nearly 50 years.  At the time, it was the tradition of … Continue reading Pilot’s watches, what’s past and what’s next.

Rolex Submariner Date (116610LV) and Tudor Heritage Black Bay (79230G): Hands on review & comparison

Rolex Submariner Date-116610LV: Introduction As far as icons of the watch industry go, the Rolex Submariner is in a class of its own. For many years now the famous model has been arguably the most sought after watch ever made. Demand has not slowed down. Take a look at the Submariners that are cast from … Continue reading Rolex Submariner Date (116610LV) and Tudor Heritage Black Bay (79230G): Hands on review & comparison

Luxury watches: Just an expensive way to tell the time?

Time. A man made phenomenon. A method of quantifying Earth's rotation as it turns on its axis. A tool used to condense the orbital trip of our planet around our star, The Sun, into 365 days, 366 days every fourth year. From as early as 1500 BC (with the Ancient Egyptians) all the way through … Continue reading Luxury watches: Just an expensive way to tell the time?