Ah, Rolex. That "Paragon of Animals." Perhaps the most recognizable watch brand in the world--known to collectors and laymen alike. However, the ubiquity of Rolex does not mean there are not further depths to plumb. While the terms Datejust, Submariner, and Sea-dweller roll easily off the tongue of watch enthusiasts everywhere, lesser know gems abound.
There was a rakish charm about early skin divers. You could almost imagine James Bond surfacing from a clandestine dive into hostile territory and then walking into a tuxedo to sip martinis with a femme fatale without changing having to change his watch.
The Turret Marine Chronograph is a real looker. There. It's been said. Victor, over at MMI Watches, has been setting them up and knocking them down since the launch of the Dumbo Diver in 2019. Their second watch, the Turret 300M, is completely sold out. And it looks like the same thing is about to happen with the Turret Marine.
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