Rolex Watches: Precision Timepieces

Rolex watches are the connoisseur's timepiece of choice.

Rolex watches and other high end brands are not just there to tell the time - they are there to tell the time in a beautiful way. Sleek and complex objects, they glint enticingly in a mosaic of gold, silver, white and grey, hands ticking precisely, like some fabled artefact recovered from its remote hiding place by an intrepid treasure hunter.
Rolex watches and other high end brands are also enticingly complex objects - we sense the intricate network of wheels and cogs beneath the shiny face.

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It is this combination of analogue complexity and physical beauty that makes people continue to love, collect and wear wristwatches, even in the midst of our digital age. A mobile phone or laptop computer may be able to tell the time with equal precision - but they are not beautiful in the same ways as rolex watches.

Rolex Watches: Innovation

Rolex Watches - which predate the First World War - exemplify the 'watch as jewellery' concept. They tell the time but also say something very clear about the person wearing it, just like driving a Mercedes rather than a Ford Mondeo.
But Rolex watches are not just about looks: they are also very practical. Throughout the last century, this Swiss company has brought many innovations to the market. It created the first model with an automatically changing day display; the first with an automatically changing date display; the first capable of displaying two time zones at once; and the first wristwatch waterproof to 100 metres.
The latter innovation points to the company's extensive track record in producing bespoke models suitable for such extreme pursuits as deep sea diving and mountain climbing.
Models built with water in mind include the Rolex Submariner and the Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Sea Dweller. The latter even featured a helium release valve. Meanwhile the Explorer model Rolexes catered for rough terrain such as the then contemporary expeditions to Mount Everest.
Meanwhile, the famous Rolex GMT Master was also created in the 1950s for Pan Am Airways, who requested a watch to help pilots crossing multiple time zones on long haul flights. 'GMT' stands, of course, for 'Greenwich Mean Time'.

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Rebecca's The Jewellers in Southport has specialised in quality used rolex watches and diamond jewellery since its establishment in 1974.

The Origin of Rolex Watches

Rolex watches are extremely extravagant and are luxury collector's items for anyone who has a passion for jewellery and watches, but why are they such celebrated items?

Rolex watches are a luxury item, worn by the rich and famous. A Rolex can often mark the turn of success, and many people will dream of owning one. But what makes Rolex watches so sought after? And why exactly are they so much more extravagant than other watch brands?
The history of Rolex watches comes from a visionary spirit, and this lives on today. Founded by Hans Wilsdorf, Rolex watches came about in the early 20th Century. In 1905, Hans and his brother in law started their watch business, a company called Wilsdorf and Davis. Just 3 years on and Hans registered the Rolex watches trademark, embarking on the journey that was to create one of the most incredible and successful brands in the world.

Rolex Watches - The Status Symbol

It is this combination of analogue complexity and physical beauty that makes people continue to love, collect and wear wristwatches, even in the midst of our digital age. A mobile phone or laptop computer may be able to tell the time with equal precision - but they are not beautiful in the same ways as rolex watches.

Rolex Watches: Innovation

Rolex watches are regarded as one of the most valuable brands across the globe, and many people believe that owning Rolex watches can indicate success in life. Today, Rolex is the largest single luxury watch brand in the world, but where did it all begin?
Hans Waldorf entered into the world of watch making when he was still very young and impressionable. But what made him different, was his innovation and his ambitious nature. At that time, pocket watches were mainstream, but Hans had a vision for watches that could be worn on the wrist. Rolex watches were the first, the original.
After registering the trademark, Wilsdorf registered the company name "Rolex" and later won a Class A Precision certificate, awarded by Kew Observatory. He had a dream of making wrist watches reliable, elegant and beautiful.

Rolex Watches - It's all in the Name

There are various theories as to where the name for Rolex watches derives from. One theory is that the name "Rolex" was chosen because Hans felt that there was a sense of onomatopoeia, suggesting that the name sounded like a watch being wound.
Others also believe that Rolex watches were named "Rolex" because it would appeal to the entire world as the name was easy to pronounce in all languages.

Shop Online with Rebecca's Jewellers

If you are looking for rare and hard-to-find pre owned rolex watches shop online with Rebecca's Jewellers today. We have some of the most sought after watches; shop online for men's Rolex watches, women's Rolex watches, sports Rolex watches, diamond jewellery and more.

Rolex Watches and James Bond

Despite the fact that they can be picked up for very attractive prices nowadays, Rolex watches are still associated with luxury and the best of the best. It was for this reason that Sean Connery would come to wear a Rolex during the filming of the first James Bond film, Dr No.

The efficiency and style of Rolex watches made them the obvious choice for Ian Fleming’s notorious character, but there was actually a problem getting one for Dr No. Rolex, not knowing how successful Bond would be, refused to give the film company a watch for free for the movie, so producer Cubby Broccoli lent his own Rolex Submariner on black crocodile strap to Connery for filming.

Following the success of Dr No Rolex were more than happy to supply as many Rolex watches as were necessary for the following movies and the Rolex Submariner ended up appearing in eight of them.

If you would like to invest in a Submariner, or other stunning and precise second hand Rolex watches, browse our selection and shop online at Rebecca's Jewellers.

Rolex Watches – A Boy’s Best Friend?

They say diamonds are a girl’s best friend. So what is a boy’s best friend? Slugs and snails and puppy dog’s tails? Or could it our extremely luxurious Rolex watches? Here at Rebecca’s Jewellers, we think we’ve found the male equivalent to a diamond engagement ring….



So if you want to find a special gift for a loved one - for Christmas, for a birthday, or for a special anniversary – our Rolex watches are the perfect way to say, “I love you”. Just like a diamond ring, or a pretty pair of diamond earrings, Rolex watches are extravagant gifts for a very special occasion.



Shop online today and you can browse our collection of men’s Rolex watches, ladies Rolex watches and sports Rolex watches. Some of our Rolex watches are very rare, and some are available with authentic paperwork. To find out more about our watches, browse online today for the perfect Christmas gift.



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When it comes to sophisticated and elegant timepieces, rolex watches are hard to beat. This time-honoured Swiss company has been seducing lovers of sleek craftsmanship ever since it was founded in 1908.

Rolex watches have introduced the world to several clever innovations over the last 100 years, including the first model with an automatically changing date on the dial; the first with an automatically changing day and date display, the first waterproof model and the first wristwatch able to display multiple time zones.

Here at Rebecca’s Jewellers we have been selling the finest in used Rolex watches since as long ago as 1973. We stock men’s rolex watches, ladies’ rolex watches, and various sports models too. All are in first rate condition and some quite rare.

You can shop online or in store and we guarantee the same first rate service whichever method of finding a fine timepiece suits you best.

We don’t just offer a great selection of pre owned Rolex watches at Rebecca's Jewellers, we offer expertise you can trust too. Our team has a combined 150 years of experience in the jewellery trade!

Rolex Watches – A Celebrity Affair?

As with all high-end brands, you see plenty of wealthy business people and certainly celebrities wearing Rolex watches. Indeed, buying a Rolex is often seen as a symbol of status or income and wearing one is making yourself synonymous with quality, precision and attention to detail.

So many celebrities wear Rolex watches that it would take more than one blog to list them all – and several of them have more than one Rolex in their collection. So what’s the attraction? It’s easy, really. Rolex is a long-established brand that uses the very best quality materials, including diamonds, to produce distinctive watches that don’t just look great – they perform beautifully too. Celebrities really think about which brands to align themselves to, and Rolex is always a popular choice.

If you lack the millions of a celebrity bank account, but you’d still like to wear a great quality wristwatch, choose the affordable option of buying pre-owned,  Second Hand Rolex Watches in excellent condition from Rebecca’s Jewellers.

Second Hand Rolex Watches

Rebecca’s Jewellers regularly source men's and ladies used Rolex and Omega watches and stock all styles. The Oyster Perpetual Rolex watches we have include Datejust, Day-date, Turn-O-graph, Air-king. We also stock: - Rolex Submariner, Rolex Daytona, Rolex Yacht-Master, GMT-Master and Sea-dweller.
We are happy to buy in Pre Owned Rolex watches from our customers or trade in against any other preferred model that we may have in stock, subject overall condition and a check on the Rolex database.
Each watch we sell includes our own certification - for the purpose of privacy, we cannot provide the original certificate as it will contain details of the original owner.
Our second hand Rolex watches for sale are always in excellent condition and they are shipped in an original 'Rolex Oyster perpetual watch box' at no extra cost.

Repairs & Servicing
Rebecca's Jewellers readily undertakes the repair of Rolex watches. Our Servicing of Rolex watches is carried out to the highest of standards and priced at £299 plus costs for any extra parts needed. Our Valet polishing service costs £65 per watch. Similarly our diamond jewellery repairs and servicing are second to none and are offered at very competitive prices.