Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about luxury timepieces. Conventional knowledge might suppose that the more expensive an item is, the more durable and ...

When my grandmother passed away last year, my mom inherited her Rolex: a dainty ladies' watch with a distinct, scalloped pattern on the gold band and a circle of small diamonds lining its round face.

Last week, Eric Wind, the owner of Wind Vintage, a prominent vintage watch dealer, posted a photo of a badly damaged Rolex wristwatch to his Instagram feed, with a caption that began: “What happens if ...

I still remember the day I got my first Rolex. It was a gift from a friend the day we decided to go into business together. It was a stainless steel Datejust with an aftermarket diamond bezel. Some ...

Rolex owners rarely give watch repair a second thought. We imagine that tuneups, when needed, happen somewhere that resembles a combination of the tree where the Keebler elves bake cookies and the ...

Owning a Rolex is a hallmark of success and prestige for many. However, the market is flooded with counterfeit versions that mimic the luxury brand’s iconic designs. Here’s how you can distinguish ...

There is a shortage of watchmakers in the U.S., which has vexed upstart American watch brands looking to grow. Rolex’s new school for watchmakers opened in Dallas last fall and includes 27 students in ...