Collecting watches can get complicated. It only gets worse when looking at models with a long lineage and multiple updates. The longer time passes, things like service/Franken parts, fakes, and DIY ...

So you saved up for your first Rolex, and you decided to go the “vintage” route. But now, a problem — what the hell are all these weird terms and phrases being bandied about? “Frog foot” and “gilt” ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. From vintage to modern, Thomas covers collectable wristwatches. Recent years have seen the vintage Rolex market surge in ...