May, 2009
Rolex Watches
Posted on May 24, 2009 |
History of Rolex Watches
Executive Summary About Rolex Watches By Ryan Gilbert
The Rolex company arouses a certain amount of reverence that only brands of a certain stature can demand. The genius of Hans Wilsdorf (founder) was slowly being appreciated by the whole world. In the year 1910, the Rolex watch received the prestigious Chronometer Award for the first time in the history of watchmaking. At that time, the major problem that most watchmakers faced was that of dust and water entering into the watch and spoiling the inner parts of the watch that were created with such great care.
However, Hans Wilsdorf understood that the only way to overcome this predicament was to make the casing entirely waterproof. This would eliminate the chances of having dust and water spoil the inner parts of the watch and ruin the dedicated work of numerous craftsmen. He invented a casebook mechanism which resulted in the solution to this problem that had bothered watch manufacturers and users around the world.
The minds that create great things always face the greatest of oppositions. You could run into a jewelry shop and find a Rolex watch floating in the aquarium. With this kind of innovative marketing, Wilsdorf made everyone believe in the dream that he had transformed into reality.
In the year 1928, Rolex introduced the Rolex Prince Watch. This watch was an instant hit because of its unique features and looks. It had a dual dial and a rectangular case – for the first time, again, in the history of watches. The year 1931 heralded yet another first for watchmaking and for Rolex because it introduced the Rotor, a metal plate that would use the force of gravity to keep the watch wound. This was yet another milestone and it made the popularity of Rolex watches soar to new heights. This gave rise to a new craze about these watches and made everyone crave for a Rolex watch to adorn their wrists.
Since then, the Rolex watches have maintained their superior quality and ensured that they are the best in the business. The quality and the excellence has become a benchmark for any watch that has the mark of the Rolex brand.
At present, Rolex watches are sent to every destination in the world through special shipments in order to ensure that the quality of the watches is preserved. Even a slight difference in the environment can make these delicate pieces of art deviate from their brilliance. This is the level of excellence that one man has created. The metaphor actually comes full circle with someone like Wilsdorf.
Basic Care and Maintenance of Rolex Watches
Executive Summary About Rolex Watches By Scott Jhon Parham
Rolex watches are known for both their precision and elegance. If you own a Rolex and want to cherish it forever, then you have to learn how to take proper care of your watch. The basic care and maintenance program for Rolex watches includes the following steps:–
1. Wear Your Rolex Regularly
Regular wear and use of your Rolex will keep the watch in perfect running condition. Eventually, this friction may damage the functioning of the movement. If you do not wear your Rolex regularly, make sure to wind it at least once a week. This will keep the watch gears moving, thus preventing the lubricants from hardening.
2. Cleaning Your Rolex
Like any other work of intricate artistry and technology, a Rolex requires occasional cleaning and upkeep. – Before you start cleaning, make sure the winding crown is tightly screwed onto the case.
- Since you will be using your hands to clean your watch, washing them thoroughly with soap or hand wash so you avoid transferring any dirt or grease.
- Use lukewarm water to rinse off your watch.
- Fill a bowl with lukewarm water and ammonia- free mild soap.
- Apply this soapy water all over your watch using your hands.
- Now, gently scrub the watch to clean it of all dirt particles. During scrubbing, submerge the watch and the toothbrush into the soapy water at short intervals.
- Once you are confident that the Rolex has been cleaned, rinse the watch with lukewarm water.
- Using a clean and soft cotton cloth, gently pat the watch until dried.
- To make your Rolex watch completely dry, you can also use a dry towel to remove any remaining moisture.
3. Removing Scratches from the Bracelet of Your Rolex Watch
The bracelet of your Rolex needs special care, as it is prone to scratches. This is especially true of the Oyster bracelet which features polished center links. By polishing the bracelet once every few months, you can retain the brand new look of your Rolex forever. You easily can remove the scratches from the polished center links with little effort and time expended. All you need is a good quality polishing cloth which can be picked from products designed for removing scratches from polished stainless steel and gold surfaces. Such a cloth comes soaked in a special liquid meant for polishing. These polishing cloths are inexpensive and can be used multiple times. – Make sure you use the cloth only on the polished surface of your bracelet. If you use it on the non-polished surface, it will damage the brushed finish. You can wrap the cloth around its head and comfortably restrict its movement to the polished surface.
- Avoid using circular or cross strokes while polishing.
- Finally, avoid polishing surfaces that have no scratches. You will end up removing a fine layer of metal from the surface by way of polishing because the surface has not suffered any indentation in the form of a scratch. 4. Winding Your Rolex
Rolex watches (except Oysterquartz) are perpetual which means they are self winding. On an average, Rolex watches have a power reserve of 48 hours. If not wound after 48 hours, your Rolex will stop running and appear dead. It is not a major issue, however, because you can manually wind your watch. – Winding your Rolex while wearing it on your wrist should be avoided.
- If found dead or in a non-functioning mode, do not shake your watch.
- Even after you have wound it, do not shake the watch if it does not start working.
- If still the watch does not start, rather than shaking and possibly damaging your Rolex, simply put the watch aside and allow it to start on its own.
- Never worry about over-winding your watch as every Rolex has a built-in protection mechanism, which does not allow the movement to be over wound.
5. Waterproof Rolex
Most of the Rolex watches come with a tested and guaranteed depth rating of 330 feet. Avoid diving with diving equipment, however, when wearing your watch, because they are not made for deep water. For such aquatic situations, Rolex has created the Submariner and the Sea-Dweller models. Underwater, for any reason, if you have left the winding crown loosely screwed, there is a chance the case may become flooded with water, ultimately damaging your watch. If you choose to purchase a Rolex watch (non-diver’s watches), we suggest the watch should not be worn even while swimming or showering. Treat these watches as only water resistant due to the age and custom work involved with them. Yes, you can wash your hands while wearing your Rolex, but please treat your Rolex with the respect and care that such a great treasure deserves.
Bracelet Watch
Posted on May 23, 2009 |
Silver Bracelet Watches
Executive summary about bracelet watch By Dwayne Van Den Heuvel
Silver bracelet watches – wear one and make a timeless statement, so they say. They are best worn with formal clothes – and bare arms to make them stand out and be appreciated better. They can be quite expensive, so those who intend to buy one should be ready to shell out a hefty amount of money.
Wives on their wedding anniversary, young girls turning 18, special daughters on their graduation, these lucky ones can expect an elegant piece of silver on their special day.
Of course, silver bracelet watches are not just for the ladies. Men, especially those who belong to the middle-aged group, can wear them as well. Men’s silver bracelet watches are usually chunky in appearance, although there are many other designs you can choose from.
If you are looking for the perfect watch, whether for your personal use or to give as a meaningful gift, go for the sterling silver kind. This means that they do not come in contact with oils, hair solutions, perfumes, and other products containing strong chemicals, like chlorine, perhaps – so swimming under water with sterling silver bracelet watch is a definite no-no.
Everybody would love to own at the very least one silver watch. With its timeless beauty and elegant charm, it is a favorite wear of any body - man or woman, young or old.
silver bracelet watches make watching time more interesting.
Rolex Accessories – Various Styles Available in Bracelet
Executive summary about bracelet By Scott Jhon Parham
Rolex watches are known for their unique bracelet style. The bracelets manufactured by Rolex are of supreme quality to complement the world-renowned Rolex wristwatches. Although, Rolex offers many watch models featuring high quality leather bands in attractive colors, the bracelets offered with Rolex watches have a special place in the hearts of Rolex enthusiasts.
Primarily, three basic bracelet styles are available with Rolex wristwatches. A. Oyster Bracelet: Perhaps the most popular and identifiable Rolex bracelet style. It easily can be distinguished from other bracelet styles by its broader polished center links set off by narrower brushed finish links on the sides.
Rolex offers some great jewelry options in the Oyster bracelet. 1. Super Oyster Karat embedded with 100/174/270/286 round shaped diamonds
2. Super Oyster Karat embedded with 100 pink sapphires
3. Super Oyster Karat embedded with 100 sky-blue sapphires
4. Super Oyster Karat embedded with 174 small round shaped diamonds and 14 large diamonds/emeralds/rubies/sapphires
B. Jubilee Bracelet:- The Jubilee bracelet was introduced in 1945 when Rolex rolled out one of its most popular watch models: The Datejust. This bracelet style renders a very stylish look to the watch. You can identify the Jubilee bracelet by its center link that comprises of three separate lines of highly polished links. On the sides of the center link are narrower links with brushed finish.
Jubilee bracelets also offer jewelry options such as the following:
1.Super Oyster Karat embedded with 100/174/270/286 round shaped diamonds
2.Super Oyster Karat embedded with 100 pink sapphires
3.Super Oyster Karat embedded with 100 sky-blue sapphires
4.Super Oyster Karat embedded with 174 small round shaped diamonds and 14 large diamonds/emeralds/rubies/sapphires
C. President Bracelet: The President Bracelet was introduced with the Rolex Day-Date models in 1954. This bracelet became popular for its powerful appearance. It features polished center links perfectly complemented by the brushed finish links on two sides of the center links, similar to those in Oyster bracelets. However, the difference between the Oyster and President bracelets lies in the number of links.
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