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Academy Award Nominees Wear Cartier, OMEGA, AP 2025 Oscars

1 month ago | bobswatches.com | Elizabeth Doerr |Paul Altieri

If you regularly look at what celebrities are wearing on their wrists, you’ll probably already know that not only is Hollywood’s freshest face, Timothée Chalamet, a Cartier watch ambassador, but that he also makes his watch and jewelry choices for events in surprising and modern ways.
The Ultimate Buying Guide

2 months ago | bobswatches.com | Paul Altieri |Brandon Frazin

The Tudor Pelagos 39 represents a masterful blend of heritage and innovation in modern dive watches. This versatile Pelagos 39 combines titanium construction, technical excellence, and refined aesthetics in a more wearable 39mm package. Our guide explores its features, market position, and investment potential to help you make an informed decision. Tudor has crafted exceptional dive watches since the 1950s, earning respect from both professional divers and enthusiasts.
Why the Hype Still Endures

2 months ago | bobswatches.com | Elizabeth Doerr |Paul Altieri

The so-called pandemic era might just as well have been dubbed the “hype era” as far as watches were concerned. And one of the biggest hypes to come out of it was so-called Tiffany Blue dials. “Tiffany Blue” is not an official name for this color direction. In fact, “Tiffany Blue” is a custom Pantone hue that New York jeweler Tiffany registered as a color trademark in 1998; it even bears the PMS number 1837 in homage to Tiffany’s year of founding; only Tiffany can officially use this color.
Rolex Stone Dial Watches: Why Collectors Are Hunting for These Models

2 months ago | bobswatches.com | Victoria Gomelsky |Paul Altieri

A couple years ago, Rolex introduced a new Rolex Day-Date 36 model with an attractive selection of decorative Rolex stone dials, including finely crystallized green aventurine in 18k Everose gold, fiery orange carnelian in 18k yellow gold and sea-colored turquoise in 18k white gold. The timepieces, which came on President bracelets, were nothing short of spectacular.
OMEGA Moonphase Speedmaster Meteorite Dial Reviewed

Jan 17, 2025 | bobswatches.com | Bob's Watches |Paul Altieri

OMEGA has unveiled two new Speedmaster Moonphase models, each offering a stunning combination of technical innovation and cosmic inspiration. These OMEGA Speedmaster watches don’t just measure time – they celebrate the beauty and mystery of our universe. With their dual-hemisphere moonphase complication and striking meteorite dials, these timepieces feel like a poetic tribute to space exploration and the art of fine watchmaking.
Oris Divers Sixty-Five 60th Anniversary Edition

Jan 16, 2025 | bobswatches.com | Bob's Watches |Paul Altieri

The world of horology is buzzing with excitement as Oris unveils their latest masterpiece: the Divers Sixty-Five 60th Anniversary Edition. For nearly six decades, the Oris Divers Sixty-Five collection has captured the imagination of diving enthusiasts and watch collectors alike. Now, in a tribute to this enduring legacy, the Swiss watchmaker has created something truly special that bridges the gap between past and present.
Explorer II Evolution Guide

Jan 8, 2025 | bobswatches.com | Bob's Watches |Paul Altieri

The Rolex Explorer II stands as a testament to horological evolution, with the transition from reference 216570 to 226570 marking a significant milestone. While both models maintain the iconic 42mm case and dual-time functionality, the newer 226570 brings refined aesthetics and enhanced movement technology. Understanding these distinctions proves crucial for collectors and enthusiasts considering their next investment. The Explorer II 216570 stands as a milestone in Rolex’s professional collection.
Buying Guide & Insights

Dec 4, 2024 | bobswatches.com | Bob's Watches |Paul Altieri

The Rolex Oyster Perpetual 34 stands as a testament to refined luxury and versatile design. This collection represents the perfect fusion of Rolex’s heritage and modern innovation, offering a sophisticated timepiece that appeals to collectors seeking an understated yet prestigious watch. Its 34mm case size delivers optimal balance for various wrist sizes, while the iconic design ensures lasting relevance in any setting.
Why a Custom Rolex Is a Bad Investment

Dec 3, 2024 | bobswatches.com | Jared Paul Stern |Paul Altieri

Having fallen out of favor for a while with the declining fad for blacked-out, i.e. PVD or DLC coated watches, judging by Instagram, customized Rolexes are once again gaining traction. This seems to be mainly the case for those who want timepieces that have a “twist” to them, be it custom Rolex dials, hands, numerals, bezels or all four.
Why Vintage Rolex Submariner Watches Are Exploding in Value

Nov 21, 2024 | bobswatches.com | Jared Paul Stern |Paul Altieri

While there are a few interesting tidbits in the new Submariner coffee table book by Nick Foulkes published by Wallpaper, widely hailed as the first-ever official Rolex book, the real revelations aren’t from the text itself but rather from the final few pages that look to be just catalog copy at first glance. We’re talking about the index of Rolex Submariner references which unexpectedly reveals the production numbers for each model.