Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust ref. 6309/6609 “Thunderbird” (~1954-1959) This interesting reference combines a fairly standard 1950s-type Datejust with a rotating bezel for tracking elapsed time.

The watch runs on a Rolex Swiss-made 31-jewel automatic caliber 3135 movement that powered the majority of all Rolex models since its launch in 1988, from the Datejust to the Submariner.

A $7000 Rolex Datejust, featuring the rare vintage logo-dial and a rusty Caliber 3135, undergoes an extraordinary restoration in this captivating video. From restoring the iconic dial to reviving ...

13. Cellini Rolex is rightfully known as the King of Sport Watches, but that hasn’t stopped it from trying to make an impression in the world of dressier timepieces.

The data to which I’m referring comes from SwissWatchExpo, an Atlanta-based retailer that boasts the largest inventory of used Rolex watches in the U.S. The company recently released a report ...