When looking to present made Submariners & GMT´s, I often ask myself this question: Where are those marvelous bevels which used to embellish the lugs of old Rolex Sport references? One thing that has always fascinated me in vintage sport models, like the ...
A pity that bevels don't exist anymore. It was a nice touch of " sophistication " on these toolwatches. Now we are going to the opposite: The new Rolex are less tool, more luxury watches, but the bevels diappeared... Strange. Best, Nicolas
Great bevels on a great watch! Beautiful "cornino"! I die for that dial, so nice minute rail track! Thank you for sharing those beautiful photos of your so nice GMT. Kind regards, Abel.
One of the things I really like about my Aqua Terra and Speedmasters is the turned lugs. They're more than bevels. But they add something to the watch. My 39 Explorer does not have this feature. Straight, flat to polished. Sometimes I feel it's a little p...
... I also own an Speedy and a Railmaster, and in both of them I enjoy their distinctive beautiful beveled lugs. I agree with you that in these small great details resides the beauty and charm of our timepices. It´s true that the modern renditions of...
....and one of reason many of us are more into vintage than modern Rolex watches... But also the others, like the dials..... Thanks for sharing pictures of your bevels Best Ha. Hans