Top 10 Articles as Read by You on Quill & Pad in 2023: Rolex is King, but there are a Few Surprises, especially No.1
by Ian Skellern
These are the Top 10 most-read articles by you on Quill & Pad in 2023.
And without further ado:
10. Rolex Case Study: How Many Watches and How Much Money Does Rolex Make?
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Submariners
Rolex is one of the largest, most prominent brands in the world. Unlike many other brands of this size, Rolex is a private company and so it is somewhat opaque when it comes to hard facts about what goes on behind closed doors. But some numbers can be found online, and are used to determine roughly how many watches Rolex makes a year and how much revenue is made per model.
You can read the full article at Rolex Case Study: How Many Watches and How Much Money Does Rolex Make?
9. Rolex Air-King: Cool Idea, Poor Execution
Rolex Air-King ref. 116900 (photo courtesy Watchbox)
The Rolex Air-King has in the Rolex lineup since 1945, but the most significant change to the watch came in 2016 with the release of ref. 116900. The Air-King divides opinions, and Raman Kalra is one of those that doesn’t understand it. Here’s why.
You can read the full article at Rolex Air-King: Cool Idea, Poor Execution
8. So, You Want to Buy a Rolex? Well, Daddy-O, I’m here to Talk you Out of It!
Rolex Yachtmaster 42 in RLX titanium
If you’re in the market for a new watch, Tamim Almousa’s advice is, if there’s a Rolex that you like, go for it. But if you just want a Rolex, you’re probably better off with an Omega. Here he explains why.
You can read the full article at So, You Want to Buy a Rolex? Well, Daddy-O, I’m here to Talk you Out of It!
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7. How a Mechanical Watch Works with Simple to Understand Animations
In theory, a mechanical watch is very simple: it’s ‘simply’ a spring (the mainspring) unwinding at a constant rate with hands attached to gears that rotate as the spring unwinds. Easy! Ian Skellern highly recommends anyone at all interested in mechanical watches to watch this video as it clearly highlights how a mechanical watch works.
You can read the full article at How a Mechanical Watch Works with Simple to Understand Animations
6. Casio G-Shock GA-2100 ‘CasiOak’ Review: Is it Still Worth Buying?
Casio G-Shock CasiOak
G-Shock is a sub-brand of Casio that is designed to withstand mechanical stress, vibrations, and shocks. It’s a great affordable watch, but is it still worth buying? Raman Kalra certainly thinks so and explains why.
You can read the full article at Casio G-Shock GA-2100 ‘CasiOak’ Review: Is it Still Worth Buying?
5. Rolex Milgauss Review – The Most Underrated Rolex?
Rolex Milgauss on the wrist (photo courtesy Raman Kalra)
The Rolex Milgauss, despite being one of the longest-standing offerings by Rolex, remains one of Rolex’s more under-appreciated models. Having owned a black dial 116400GV since 2016, Raman Kalra shares his thoughts on why it’s worth your consideration.
You can read the full article at Rolex Milgauss Review – The Most Underrated Rolex?
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4. Grand Seiko: Looking at What Makes the Brand so Special – And Grand Seiko is Definitely Special!
Grand Seiko Spring Drive 5 Days Caliber 9RA5 (photo courtesy Alex Teuscher)
The first association for many on hearing the word “Seiko” is likely to be affordable quartz watches or automatic divers. However, Seiko offers much more, particularly in terms of luxury timepieces. Grand Seiko, which became its own brand under the Seiko Group in 2017, produces some of the most competitive luxury watches on the market, rivaling the best Swiss brands at prices that are still (somewhat) attainable.
You can read the full article at Grand Seiko: Looking at What Makes the Brand so Special – And Grand Seiko is Definitely Special!
3. 10 Affordable Alternatives to Iconic Watches like the Rolex Submariner and Omega Moonwatch: The Lightweight Heavyweights!
Rolex Submariner (left) and Seiko Prospex
A few brands and watches stand high above the rest. They are known to almost everyone and have become icons. Watches of this stature are not cheap, however, there are alternatives out there that are as compelling in their own right for a fraction of the price.
You can read the full article at 10 Affordable Alternatives to Iconic Watches like the Rolex Submariner and Omega Moonwatch: The Lightweight Heavyweights!
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2. Seiko Credor Kumakawa Worldtimer: a genuine Rolex beater for under $2,000
Seiko Credor Kumakawa Worldtimer (photo courtesy https://kibblewatches.co.uk/)
A few brands and watches stand high above the rest. They are known to almost everyone and have become icons. Watches of this stature are not cheap, however, there are alternatives out there that are as compelling in their own right for a fraction of the price.
You can read the full article at Seiko Credor Kumakawa Worldtimer: a genuine Rolex beater for under $2,000
1. Own a Piece of Watch History for Under $200: The Swatch Sistem51
Swatch Sistem51: Boreal
The Swatch Sistem51 has been around since Baselworld 2013, and since then has received a lot of positive and negative coverage. However, removing the noise, the Sistem51 remains a great technical achievement and will go down as a defining historical model. It’s not perfect, but for any watch lover, it is still worth considering.
You can read the full article at Own a Piece of Watch History for Under $200: The Swatch Sistem51
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