This has been a big misconception regarding Rolex watches, "sweeping" versus "ticking". And in the past people used this as a method of identifying counterfeit Rolex watches. The truth is, genuine Rolex watches do, in fact, "tick". However, they tick at around 5 to 6 times per second, so it gives the illusion of "sweeping" or "floating" around the dial. If you watch the second hand with a loupe you can see it.

Actually, the difference is very small -- 2mm to be exact. The case of the Date model is 34mm, which is 2mm smaller than the case of the Datejust at 36mm. That, and the fact that the Datejust is available with the Jubilee or Oyster bracelet, while the Date is only available with the Oyster bracelet.

In addition to notifying the local authorities, you should contact Rolex who will place the Case Reference Number & Serial Number in their database. Thus, if the watch is ever returned for service you will be notified. With that being said, this website offers a service, whereby you can post (free of charge) information on any stolen Horological items. For more information on this free service click here.

It is recommended to have your watch overhauled every 5 years. By having your watch serviced regularly you will reduce the chances of needing any serious (and costly) repairs.

We use only Genuine Rolex Parts when we repair your watch. The only exception would be with a very old or vintage watch where genuine parts are no loner available. In this case we may use parts from other manufacturers that are compatible with the specific movement.

OEM (Original Equipment from Manufacturer) is highly recommended as replacement and Expressway uses only OEM when available. Aftermarket glass (which is less expensive), is sometimes the replacement of choice other glass companies use to cut corners.

Different from other Alternative suppliers, aps staff have formerly held significant key positions in the industrial marking market and therefore have a detailed knowledge of all important areas no matter whether it concerns safety, sales, service or development. When you talk to us you'll notice the difference. While other Alternative suppliers operate locally aps is building a worldwide sales and service network.

Original parts are produced by the manufacturer to the exact specifications of the part that originally came with the product. Aftermarket parts are produced by third party manufacturers to emulate most of the functions of the original. Aftermarket parts cannot be guaranteed to match the original part in performance, color, and quality.

Simulated stones are stones that are made of a material other than what it is attempting to copy. Cubic zirconium, lab grown corundum, lab grown spinel and glass are common materials used to simulate gemstones. There is a NOTICEABLE difference between simulated and genuine stones.

YES. First of all, most Xenon lighting systems are purchased as part of the vehicle's original equipment(OE). OE lamps are carefully specified, designed and tested as part of a full Xenon Lighting System. Generally speaking, an OEM lamp has gone through the most rigorous validation and durability testing. All of these components are designed together to work as a system and meet Federal regulations.

Genuine parts are from the manufacturer and slightly higher in price with an 18-month warranty. Generic parts are chosen & sourced by us and come with a 1 year warranty and are, tried & tested as an slightly cheaper alternative for our clients without compromising reliability. (*Note. Not all models and genuine parts can be substituted with generic parts, the technician will advise options on site).

Genuine Stones: Genuine stones come from the earth and have been created by God/Nature. Many genuine stones are commonly treated by man to either bring about or enhance their beauty. Some stones are rather unattractive until they have been treated. Synthetic Stones: Synthetic stones are man-made or created stones that have approximately the same chemical and physical characteristics of genuine stones. They are created in a laboratory by man.

Rolex doesn't release exact numbers, however, according to industry estimates and considering the number of Chronometer certificates issued to Rolex over the past few years, it's safe to assume that Rolex produces somewhere between 700,000 to 800,000 watches annually. On the other hand, it is believed that counterfeiters produce over ten times that number!

According to the U.S. Customs Service, as of January 2003: The Rolex trademark recordation with Customs indicates "Import of Goods Bearing Genuine Trademarks or Trade Names Restricted." This means that genuine Rolex products can only be imported with the permission of the trademark owner, Rolex Watch U.S.A. Inc. A private individual can hand carry one Rolex watch from a trip overseas without obtaining permission. Bring in more than one, and they will be seized as a trademark violation.

In a word -- YES! Replica watches are, in fact, counterfeit and therefore are ILLEGAL. Any product that includes copyrigtht and/or trademark names or logos (without the copyright and/or trademark owner's permission) is considered to be counterfeit. On January 17, 2001, the U.S. District Court in Columbia, SC, charged two individuals with selling allegedly counterfeit versions of Rolex watches. Their website claimed the watches to be "replicas".

Specifications for TOKICO original equipment shocks are determined by the vehicle manufacturer. Specs for TOKICO’s Trekmaster and Illumina Series are specified by our engineers. These shocks have different valving and internal design characteristics.

It depends on the product. Some O.E.M. hubcaps seem to be designed to fail. Clips on many minivan hubcaps are extremely weak and tend to break after the hubcap has been removed a few times. Good brands of aftermarket hubcaps are designed with stronger clips and will stay on longer than original equipment. The BIG difference: You can buy a whole set of aftermarket wheel covers for less than the cost of a single OEM cover.

On early Rolex watches they stamped the Serial Number on the outside of the case back. Then, around the mid-1940s they moved the serial number to the side of the case (between the lugs) at the 6 o'clock position. It is worth mentioning that the Case Reference Number (i.e. the Model Number) is located on the opposite side of the case at the 12 o'clock position -- the bracelet now must be removed to access these numbers.

While most high-end watch companies utilize 1.4435 (or 316L) Stainless Steel, Rolex uses 1.4439 (or 904L) Stainless Steel. While they both have the same grade of hardness, 904L has a slighytly higher nickel discharge, and thus a slightly higher resistance to corrosion. 904L is mainly used in industry applications handling chlorides, sulfer dioxide gas or other toxic materials.

Our high-performance bulbs by Nokya, Polarg and Raybrig are very high end versions of what came in your car and just plugging them in will provide a noticeable improvement in your night vision but HID lights are far and above brighter, more vivid and provide the maximum output possible. Literally 3x more light than halogen bulbs. High Intensity Discharge (H.I.D.) is a type of lighting technology that replaces the filament of the light bulb with Xenon gas.