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== About this project == | == About this project == | ||
Rolexopedia is an independent, non-commercial hobby project. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Rolex SA; "Rolex" and the model names used here are trademarks of their owners and appear only to identify the watches being described. | |||
Rolexopedia is a hobby project with a simple ambition: capture the historical record of Rolex watches in one place, as thoroughly and honestly as possible. Not a blog, not a dealer site — just a reference, built by enthusiasts who keep falling deeper into the details and figured other people might want to read what they found. | |||
The long-term goal is to cover every Rolex family. | The long-term goal is to cover every Rolex family. | ||
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== How this is built == | == How this is built == | ||
Every claim in a | Every claim in a Rolexopedia article traces to a named source — Rolex primary material, the Vintage Rolex Field Manual, auction catalogues from Phillips, Sotheby's, and Christie's, specialist dealer archives, and documented collector research. Where sources disagree, both positions are presented with attribution. Where the historical record has gaps, they are acknowledged rather than glossed over. | ||
The articles are structured for reference use. Each follows the same architecture: core specifications, production outline, movement notes, dial map, case and bezel details, bracelet fitment, special branches, and market context. Built to be scanned, not just read. | The articles are structured for reference use. Each follows the same architecture: core specifications, production outline, movement notes, dial map, case and bezel details, bracelet fitment, special branches, and market context. Built to be scanned, not just read. | ||
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* '''Improve an article''' — every page is a working draft; click ''Edit source'' and make it better | * '''Improve an article''' — every page is a working draft; click ''Edit source'' and make it better | ||
* '''Bring sources''' — auction results, dealer archives, published research, anything that strengthens a claim or fills a gap | * '''Bring sources''' — auction results, dealer archives, published research, anything that strengthens a claim or fills a gap | ||
* '''Upload photos''' — images of watches you own are welcome (see the [[ | * '''Upload photos''' — images of watches you own are welcome (see the [[Rolexopedia:Image policy|image policy]]) | ||
* '''Flag errors''' — if something is wrong, say so; getting it right matters more than getting it finished | * '''Flag errors''' — if something is wrong, say so; getting it right matters more than getting it finished | ||
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Latest revision as of 00:39, 5 September 2026
About this project
Rolexopedia is an independent, non-commercial hobby project. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Rolex SA; "Rolex" and the model names used here are trademarks of their owners and appear only to identify the watches being described.
Rolexopedia is a hobby project with a simple ambition: capture the historical record of Rolex watches in one place, as thoroughly and honestly as possible. Not a blog, not a dealer site — just a reference, built by enthusiasts who keep falling deeper into the details and figured other people might want to read what they found.
The long-term goal is to cover every Rolex family.
How this is built
Every claim in a Rolexopedia article traces to a named source — Rolex primary material, the Vintage Rolex Field Manual, auction catalogues from Phillips, Sotheby's, and Christie's, specialist dealer archives, and documented collector research. Where sources disagree, both positions are presented with attribution. Where the historical record has gaps, they are acknowledged rather than glossed over.
The articles are structured for reference use. Each follows the same architecture: core specifications, production outline, movement notes, dial map, case and bezel details, bracelet fitment, special branches, and market context. Built to be scanned, not just read.
Contribute
This is an open project. If any of this interests you, there is plenty of work to do.
- Improve an article — every page is a working draft; click Edit source and make it better
- Bring sources — auction results, dealer archives, published research, anything that strengthens a claim or fills a gap
- Upload photos — images of watches you own are welcome (see the image policy)
- Flag errors — if something is wrong, say so; getting it right matters more than getting it finished