Rolex Datejust II Black Roman 116134

Since its founding in 1908, the Rolex name has been synonymous with high quality timepieces, superlative movements, and style setting case designs. As one the best known luxury names in the world, Rolex styles are among the most copied and sought after. From the invention of the first waterproof case in 1923, the first automatic date change mechanism in 1945 among others, Rolex changed the way the world thought about the wristwatch. Ruggedness and durability became the watchwords of the Rolex name.

Models such as the Date and Datejust series, the Explorer I and II, The Submariner and Sea Dweller, and others, became the grail that watch collectors all over the world have lusted for. A few years ago, it was not uncommon for a Rolex sport model to sell at up to 100 times its original purchase price. Such is the power of this marque. Competent Rolex watchmakers abound, along with a near inexhaustible parts supply, making this brand especially user friendly.

If you are looking for a watch that near everyone in the world will recognize and admire, you have to look at Rolex. Every collector I know has at least one, and wears it regularly. Try one for yourself, you won’t be disappointed.