Journal
Buying guides, comparisons and straight answers on pre-owned luxury watches, from the team at Swiss Watches Dot Com.
ComparisonsSantos 100 or the Current Santos? What Changes on the Wrist
The 2018 Santos is wider than the Santos 100 but about 3.5mm shorter, and it was built around a tool-free bracelet. Here is how the two generations differ in fit, fittings and movement, and what to check before buying either.-
Ownership & Care
Water Resistance on a Pre-Owned Watch: What the Rating Can't Tell You
The depth on the dial describes a watch as it left the factory. On a pre-owned watch, the number that matters is the pressure it held at its last test. Here is how to read both. -
Buying GuidesBuying a Pre-Owned Rolex Datejust: What to Check
From the vintage 1601 to the current Datejust 41, here is how the generations differ and what to inspect before buying a pre-owned Rolex Datejust.
