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Tuesday, April 14, 2026

Rolex DNA is an Unchanged design


Rolex
的設計 DNA 核心在於**「進化而非革命」**。與其追求劇烈的造型改變,他們選擇在數十年間不斷微調,使其外觀擁有極高的辨識度,即使隔著一段距離也能一眼認出是 Rolex 

 

以下是構成 Rolex 設計 DNA 的關鍵元素:

1. 標誌性的外觀組件

  • 蠔式錶殼 (Oyster Case)  1926 年誕生以來,其厚實的殼體與旋入式底蓋已成為強韌與防水的代名詞,現今大部分型號均保有這種圓潤且穩重的輪廓。
  • 小窗凸透鏡 (Cyclops Lens) 1953 年推出,位於 3 點鐘位置的日期放大鏡能將日期放大 2.5 倍,是 Rolex 最具辨識度的外觀特徵之一。
  • 賓士針 (Mercedes Hands) 運動錶款常見的時針,其圓形設計最初是為了能填充更多夜光材料並增加辨識度,現已成為運動系列的 DNA 

 

 

2. 獨特的錶圈設計 (Bezels)

  • 三角坑紋錶圈 (Fluted Bezel) 最初是為了方便工具旋緊錶圈以確保防水,如今已演變成經典的正裝元素,常見於 Datejust  Day-Date 系列。
  • 陶瓷圈 (Cerachrom Bezel) 近年來的標誌性材質,具有抗刮、不褪色的特性,並在 GMT-Master II 上實現了獨特的雙色設計(如「百事圈」)。 

 

3. 錶帶體系

Rolex 的錶帶設計同樣具有強烈品牌特徵: 

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  • 蠔式帶 (Oyster) 三格寬大鏈節,代表運動與耐用。
  • 紀念型帶 (Jubilee) 五格細小鏈節,代表優雅與舒適。
  • 元首型帶 (President) 三格半環形鏈節,專門配備於金屬材質的頂級型號。 

 

4. 面盤語言 (Dials) 

  • Superlative Chronometer 字樣: 錶盤上標誌性的四行或兩行文字,強調其精準度認證。
  • 永恆的比例: 追求對稱與清晰的佈局,即使是功能複雜的型號也保持極佳的可讀性。 

5. 自研材質 (In-house Materials)

Rolex 在材質上也刻上了自己的 DNA 

 

  • Oystersteel (蠔式鋼) 業界唯一的 904L 不鏽鋼體系,具有比常規鋼材更強的耐腐蝕性與獨特光澤。
  • Everose Gold (永恆玫瑰金) 為了克服玫瑰金隨時間褪色的問題,Rolex 加入了鉑金,確保色澤持久如新。 

 

這種極致的連貫性讓 Rolex 在二手市場極其保值,因為數十年前的款式與現行款依然共享相同的設計語言。 

你想了解這些設計元素在具體錶款(如 Submariner GMT-Master II)中是如何演變的嗎?

 

Un-change is Rolex DNA, and that is one reason many people likes Rolex as it is still the most recognizable luxury Swiss watch brand, but I don’t think that is my favouorite choice. 

HK Snob


The 100th anniversary of the Oyster case sees Rolex reissue its Jubilee dial like this!


 為慶祝 1926 年首款防水腕錶問世 100 週年,勞力士在 2026 年鐘錶與奇蹟(Watches and Wonders)展覽中,將 Oyster Perpetual (OP) 系列推向了舞台中心,推出專屬的「100 週年」紀念版本。 



這款紀念版最吸引人的地方在於其細節上的「致敬」與「突破」:



1. 設計亮點與細節

  • 100 YEARS」字樣:在石板灰色(Slate Grey)太陽紋錶面的 6 點鐘位置,原本的「Swiss Made」標識被 100 YEARS 字樣取代,這是勞力士極為罕見的改動。
  • 專屬錶冠刻印:上鏈錶冠上除了經典皇冠標誌,下方還特別鐫刻了 100 數字。
  • 經典配色:錶面點綴了勞力士代表性的 「勞力士綠」,包括品牌 Logo 和時標點,搭配黃金材質的指針與時標。
  • 材質組合:推出了全新的 金鋼(Yellow Rolesor 版本,結合了蠔式鋼與 18K 黃金,打破了 OP 系列長期以來僅提供全鋼材質的印象。 


2. 型號與參考售價

此紀念系列涵蓋了多種尺寸,滿足不同腕徑需求:

  • Oyster Perpetual 41 (Ref. 134303):約 HK$78,000 (US$9,650)
  • Oyster Perpetual 36:約 HK$68,200 (US$8,450)
  • Oyster Perpetual 31:約 HK$62,400 (US$7,700)
  • 此外,亦有針對女性市場推出的 28mm 34mm 全金版本 

 



3. 技術規格與意義

  • 蠔式傳奇1926 年創辦人 Hans Wilsdorf 推出的蠔式錶殼,成功應對了防水防塵的挑戰,1927  Mercedes Gleitze 佩戴它橫渡英吉利海峽更奠定了其地位。
  • 性能保證:紀念款維持 100 米防水深度,搭載勞力士先進機芯,並符合更嚴苛的 頂級天文台認證(Superlative Chronometer 標誌。 



看到這個花款,作為一個層經是勞力士粉絲只會說一句,這個就是勞力士最新佳作?就此而矣!若在勞力士店正價有售,你會買嗎?

Paul Ip

Timegrapher(校表儀)

 


要判斷機械錶的健康狀況,看懂 Timegrapher(校表儀) 的數據是關鍵。校表儀主要測量四個核心數值和一個圖表軌跡,透過這些數據,你可以快速得知手錶是否需要洗油、調整或維修。 

 

1. 核心數據解讀

  • 日差 (Rate / Accuracy):
    • 單位: / (s/d)
    • 含義: 手錶每天快或慢多少秒。
    • 標準: 理想是 0s/d。一般新錶或剛洗完油的錶通常在 ±5s/d 內;老錶或較平價機芯在 ±15s/d 內通常也算合格。
  • 擺幅 (Amplitude):
    • 單位:  (°)
    • 含義: 擺輪旋轉的角度,代表機芯的「能量」與「健康度」。
    • 標準: 滿鍊狀態下,理想範圍在 270° - 315° 之間。如果低於 230°,可能表示潤滑油乾涸或零件磨損,需要保養。
  • 偏振 (Beat Error):
    • 單位: 毫秒 (ms)
    • 含義: 擺輪往左擺與往右擺的時間差(即「滴」與「答」的對稱性)。
    • 標準: 理想是 0.0ms。通常 0.5ms 以下 算非常優良,超過 1.0ms 則建議進行調整。
  • 參數 (Parameters):
    • 升角 (Lift Angle): 預設通常為 52°。這是計算擺幅的必要參數,需根據特定機芯型號設定正確數值,否則讀出的擺幅會不準確。
    • 振頻 (Beat Rate / VPH): 機械錶每小時跳動的次數(如 21,600 28,800),機器通常會自動偵測。 

 

 

2. 觀察點狀圖軌跡 (Graph Trace)

螢幕上的點狀軌跡反映了機芯運行的穩定性:

  • 直線且平行: 表示運行極為穩定,手錶健康狀況良好。
  • 斜率: 向上斜代表手錶走快,向下斜代表走慢。
  • 軌跡散亂(雪花狀): 這是警訊,通常代表機芯內有雜物、受磁,或是零件受損。 

 

 

3. 多方位測試

讀取數據時,不應只看單一位置。通常需要測試以下方位來獲得全面結果:

  1. 錶面向上 (Dial Up)
  2. 錶面向下 (Dial Down)
  3. 龍頭向下 (Crown Down) — 模擬手自然垂下的姿勢。 

您是想針對特定的手錶進行數值校正,還是純粹想了解二手錶的健康狀況?


If you want to check your watch 's condition, Bring to a   renowned watch repair shop.

 Paul Ip

Water proof test for your watches

Water test for your watch, normally we have wet test and dry pressure test, in most of the cases we use dry pressure test because of its simple operation. It takes a couple of minutes to get the job done.

 

How Wet Pressure Testers Work

  1. Preparation: The watch is placed on a hook inside the cylinder, and the cylinder is filled with distilled water.
  2. Pressurization: The lid is tightened and air pressure is pumped into the chamber to simulate a certain depth (e.g., 3-5 bar).
  3. Soak Time: The watch stays in the pressurized environment for about 1 minute. If a leak exists, air forces its way into the watch.
  4. Release & Observation: The operator releases the pressure and immediately submerges the watch into the water.
  5. Leak Detection: If the watch is not watertight, the air that entered earlier will escape, creating a visible stream of bubbles. 

 

How Dry Pressure Testers Work (Vacuum Testing)

  • Air Testing: Known as a dry tester, this method uses a sealed chamber with air instead of water.
  • Deformation Sensor: A sensitive sensor rests on the watch crystal. The machine creates a vacuum to pull air out or pressure to push it in.
  • Measurement: The sensor measures the microscopic expansion or contraction of the watch case. If the case does not change shape, the machine knows the air has leaked inside, signaling a broken seal. 

 

Advantages

  • Safety: Dry tests ensure the watch does not get wet during testing.
  • Accuracy: Wet tests are superior for verifying that the watch holds up to specific pressures.
  • Safety Check: This is crucial after any battery change or service to ensure the gaskets are properly seated. 

 

If we want to ensure where the leakage is. Most professional watchmakers use a combination of both tests to ensure the integrity of the watch, often looking for leaks through bubbles (wet) or by monitoring for pressure drops within the testing chamber (dry). 

 

Water test for your watch, normally we have wet test and dry pressure test, in most of the cases we use dry pressure test because of its simple operation. It takes a couple of minutes to get the job done.

 

How Wet Pressure Testers Work

  1. Preparation: The watch is placed on a hook inside the cylinder, and the cylinder is filled with distilled water.
  2. Pressurization: The lid is tightened and air pressure is pumped into the chamber to simulate a certain depth (e.g., 3-5 bar).
  3. Soak Time: The watch stays in the pressurized environment for about 1 minute. If a leak exists, air forces its way into the watch.
  4. Release & Observation: The operator releases the pressure and immediately submerges the watch into the water.
  5. Leak Detection: If the watch is not watertight, the air that entered earlier will escape, creating a visible stream of bubbles. 

 

How Dry Pressure Testers Work (Vacuum Testing)

  • Air Testing: Known as a dry tester, this method uses a sealed chamber with air instead of water.
  • Deformation Sensor: A sensitive sensor rests on the watch crystal. The machine creates a vacuum to pull air out or pressure to push it in.
  • Measurement: The sensor measures the microscopic expansion or contraction of the watch case. If the case does not change shape, the machine knows the air has leaked inside, signaling a broken seal. 

 

Advantages

  • Safety: Dry tests ensure the watch does not get wet during testing.
  • Accuracy: Wet tests are superior for verifying that the watch holds up to specific pressures.
  • Safety Check: This is crucial after any battery change or service to ensure the gaskets are properly seated. 

 

If we want to ensure where the leakage is. Most professional watchmakers use a combination of both tests to ensure the integrity of the watch, often looking for leaks through bubbles (wet) or by monitoring for pressure drops within the testing chamber (dry). 

Paul Ip