Diving Into The Rolex Submariner 5513

Diving Into The Rolex Submariner 5513

Back to Magazine Diving Into The Rolex Submariner 5513 Reference 5513 holds a special place in the history of the Submariner. It can be seen as the watch that cemented its reputation, turning a great diving watch into an icon. Rolex launched the ref.5513 in 1962, and...
What Is A Ghost Dial, And What Makes Them So Cool?

What Is A Ghost Dial, And What Makes Them So Cool?

WatchWorks Haarlem / You searched for / Page 16 Back to Magazine What Is A Ghost Dial, And What Makes Them So Cool? Over the years, Rolex’s approach to selecting the printing color on the dials has been pretty straightforward and aimed at maximum contrast. This...
The Birth Of A President

The Birth Of A President

WatchWorks Haarlem / You searched for / Page 17 Back to Magazine The Birth Of A President 1956 was an important year for Rolex, as it marked the introduction of the Day-Date. It was a rather practical name, as it precisely described what made this watch special; next...
Is my watch waterproof?

Is my watch waterproof?

WatchWorks Haarlem / Stories / Page 5 Back to Magazine Is my watch waterproof? “Is my watch waterproof?” Is a question we get asked quite often here at WatchWorks, and the answer really is, yes and no. It all depends on the watch and it’s case...
Chopard Ultra-Thin 18k

Chopard Ultra-Thin 18k

WatchWorks Haarlem / You searched for / Page 32 Back to Magazine Chopard Ultra-Thin 18k Chopard is one of the most incredible success stories in recent watchmaking history. Like all stories, it has a beginning. For Chopard, it all began in 1860, when the firm was...