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Rolex - Do they have gold?

I am still wondering if Rolex watches (OP and Milgauss, in particular) have gold. Yes, they are using 904L Stainless Steel as their main material for...
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What's your personal favorite watch case material?

From a vibrant rose gold to a dull light brown color. I don't think i am a fan of bronze patina. Good thing i tested my taste on a budget friendly bro...
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Crystal

When we look at a watch, the chosen crystal is an important aspect of build quality and aesthetics. The standard in expensive watches is sapphire, but oddly enough some watches use mineral crystal or...
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Comprehensive list of case materials

Niche topic - I’m collecting watches with different case materials. The more I research, the more types I find. I wanted to create a comprehensive lis...
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Brands That Use Repurposed Materials With Sentimental Value

I’ve recently been cruising Instagram, and a watch brand that I had never heard of popped up on my feed, and they caught my attention with their uniqu...
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Watch cases…

We live in a different world from that of our parents and grandparents due to advances in material science, and watchmaking has not escaped unchanged with basic nickel or chrome plated brass cases cha...
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