The Rolex President is a watch that was made popular around Eisenhower’s time, and it’s still holding its own today. The President model is prestigious enough for any man to feel comfortable wearing it. It maintains the signature look of the Rolex: a large round face with a broad metal band. The most popular President […]

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When you begin your search for a pre-owned Rolex, you need to find a dealer that has established financial stability as well as longevity in the fine watch business. If you purchase your Rolex from an auction, private party, or pawn shop, you will have no recourse or servicing for your Rolex investment. Only go […]

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Rolex Oyster watches include the Air-King, Datejust, GMT Master/GMT II, Submariner, SeaDweller, Daytona, Day-Date, Oyster Perpetual, and Yachtmaster. The bracelets for the Oyster line are Jubilee, Oyster, and the President. While each is slightly unique, they all offer classic styling and an elegant look.
The Datejust, from the Oyster line, has always been one of the […]

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After the Second World War, the Rolex Company’s founder, Hans Wilsdorf, wanted to honor British fighter pilots. He did so by creating a new line of manually wound Oyster watches, which he named after them. Oyster had long been his top-of-the-line watch. These new Oysters were large watches for their time. The Air King was […]

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If you’re interested in purchasing a pre-owned Rolex watch, remember that they aren’t all the same. If the watch has been serviced regularly and care has been taken with winding and storage, it is a valuable asset. If it has been treated recklessly or the maintenance has been lacking, the condition may not be great […]

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Interested in purchasing pre-owned ladies’ Rolex watches? At Alan Furman & Company, we’ve been selling Rolex watches for 20 years. We have the expertise and experience to help you find an authentic Rolex with minimum hassles. Our selection is unparalleled and our reputation for quality service is unmatched. When you work with Alan Furman […]

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There are stories of Oyster Perpetual Rolex watches that have withstood being dropped from the sky during a skydiving event, being baked in an oven, and being laundered. In every case, the Rolex came out of the accident running exactly as it should. New Rolex watches for sale contain parts the public would never imagine. […]

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Watch crystals are usually made of acrylic, mineral, or sapphire. The sapphire crystal is one of the most important additions to Rolex watches. It gives the Rolex watch a sleek appearance, because it makes the newer models much slimmer. It also fits tighter than the previous watch faces, adding to the watch’s durability.
The sapphire […]

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What is the difference between a chronometer and a chronograph? The two phrases are easily confused, even though they have completely different meanings. Chronometer is a name that is given to a watch with the highest in precision standards, such as a new Rolex Datejust. Watches with chronometer certification have passed the rigorous testing of […]

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The first truly waterproof watch was manufactured by Rolex in the early 1930s. The concept was somewhat questionable to the general public, who had never encountered such a watch before. This is where the genius of Rolex advertising techniques came into play. The watch was displayed in jewelers’ windows submerged in an aquarium full of […]

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