Now, after four years in the industry, my day involves procuring ... thing to look out for is the date window. These two photos compare two vintage Rolex two-tone Datejust watches.

The adjustments span across nearly all collections, from the utilitarian Submariner and GMT-Master II to the elegant Day-Date and Datejust ... hikes for gold and two-tone references.

Watches have long been more than just timekeepers—they are reflections of personal style, status, and in some cases, symbols ...

16753 (no slash) featuring a new movement with a quick-set date. Next came the GMT-Master II ref. 16713, which was in production from 1989 until 2006. Finally, in 2018, Rolex released the full-gold ...