I spent three weeks with a Rolex Explorer 124270. I went in skeptical of the hype and came out understanding why people don’t shut up about it.
This is one of those watches that makes sense the moment you strap it on.
Three months after the Watches and Wonders announcement, I finally handled the Black Bay 58 Burgundy at my local AD. First impressions matter, and this one impressed.
The Color # Photos don’t capture it. The bezel insert shifts from deep wine to almost brown depending on lighting. In direct sunlight, there’s warmth. Indoors under artificial light, it goes darker.
I rarely get excited about new watch brands. The market is flooded with Kickstarter projects that promise the moon and deliver mediocrity. Another microbrand with a Miyota movement and generic case? Hard pass.
