Rolex Tracking Consent

We use cookies from Adobe Analytics and ContentSquare to provide the best Rolex experience on our website. Refer to their Privacy Policies for more information.

Skip to content
  • Contact Us
  • Pre-Owned Watches
  • Custom Design
  • Rolex
    • Discover Rolex
      • Rolex at IJL
      • New Watches 2025
      • Rolex Watches
      • Servicing Your Rolex
      • Rolex Watchmaking
      • Contact Us About Rolex
      • World of Rolex
    • Classic Watches
      • 1908
      • Datejust
      • Day-Date
      • Lady-Datejust
      • Land-Dweller
      • Oyster Perpetual
      • Sky-Dweller
    • Professional Watches
      • Air-King
      • Cosmograph Daytona
      • Deepsea
      • Explorer
      • GMT-Master II
      • Sea-Dweller
      • Submariner
      • Yacht-Master
    • Rolex
  • Jewellery
    • Brands
      • Messika
      • Roberto Coin
      • FOPE
      • Mikimoto Pearls
      • Birks
      • Gucci Jewellery
      • Lightbox Jewelry
      • King Baby
    • Engagement Rings
      • All Engagement Rings
      • Forevermark
      • Noam Carver Atelier
      • Noam Carver Bridal
      • Noam Carver LUNA
      • Custom Creations
      • ----------
      • 10 Year Engagement Ring Warranty
    • Wedding Bands
      • All Wedding Bands
      • Carlex Wedding Bands
      • Bleu Royale Wedding Bands
      • Noam Carver Wedding Bands
      • CrownRing Wedding Bands
    • Collections
      • Necklaces
      • Rings
      • Earrings
      • Bracelets
      • Estate Jewellery
    • Engagement Rings
  • Watches
    • Brands
      • Rolex
      • OMEGA
      • IWC Schaffhausen
      • Grand Seiko
      • Breitling
      • TUDOR
      • TAG Heuer
      • Hamilton
      • Longines
      • Tissot
      • Swatch Watch
      • Flik Flak
    • Accessories
      • WOLF
      • Secrid Wallets
      • ----------
      • 5 Year Watch Warranty
    • Collections
      • All Watches in Stock
      • Pre-Owned Watches
    • Watch Blogs
      • World of Rolex
      • TUDOR News
    • Grand Seiko
  • Last Call
    • All Items
    • Brands
      • Forevermark Bridal
      • Gucci
      • King Baby
      • Lightbox Jewelry
    • Engagement Rings
    • Rings
    • Necklaces
    • Earrings
    • Bracelets
  • Discover
    • Contact Us
    • Our Services
    • Our History
    • 5 Year Watch Warranty
    • 10 Year Engagement Ring Warranty
  • Contact Us
  • Pre-Owned Watches
  • Custom Design
Login
Independent Jewellers Ltd.Independent Jewellers Ltd.
  • Rolex
    • Discover Rolex
      • Rolex at IJL
      • New Watches 2025
      • Rolex Watches
      • Servicing Your Rolex
      • Rolex Watchmaking
      • Contact Us About Rolex
      • World of Rolex
    • Classic Watches
      • 1908
      • Datejust
      • Day-Date
      • Lady-Datejust
      • Land-Dweller
      • Oyster Perpetual
      • Sky-Dweller
    • Professional Watches
      • Air-King
      • Cosmograph Daytona
      • Deepsea
      • Explorer
      • GMT-Master II
      • Sea-Dweller
      • Submariner
      • Yacht-Master
    • Rolex

      Oyster Perpetual

  • Jewellery
    • Brands
      • Messika
      • Roberto Coin
      • FOPE
      • Mikimoto Pearls
      • Birks
      • Gucci Jewellery
      • Lightbox Jewelry
      • King Baby
    • Engagement Rings
      • All Engagement Rings
      • Forevermark
      • Noam Carver Atelier
      • Noam Carver Bridal
      • Noam Carver LUNA
      • Custom Creations
      • ----------
      • 10 Year Engagement Ring Warranty
    • Wedding Bands
      • All Wedding Bands
      • Carlex Wedding Bands
      • Bleu Royale Wedding Bands
      • Noam Carver Wedding Bands
      • CrownRing Wedding Bands
    • Collections
      • Necklaces
      • Rings
      • Earrings
      • Bracelets
      • Estate Jewellery
    • Engagement Rings

      Discover our engagement rings.

  • Watches
    • Brands
      • Rolex
      • OMEGA
      • IWC Schaffhausen
      • Grand Seiko
      • Breitling
      • TUDOR
      • TAG Heuer
      • Hamilton
      • Longines
      • Tissot
      • Swatch Watch
      • Flik Flak
    • Accessories
      • WOLF
      • Secrid Wallets
      • ----------
      • 5 Year Watch Warranty
    • Collections
      • All Watches in Stock
      • Pre-Owned Watches
    • Watch Blogs
      • World of Rolex
      • TUDOR News
    • Grand Seiko

      Discover our newest watch brand!

  • Last Call
    • All Items
    • Brands
      • Forevermark Bridal
      • Gucci
      • King Baby
      • Lightbox Jewelry
    • Engagement Rings
    • Rings
    • Necklaces
    • Earrings
    • Bracelets
  • Discover
    • Contact Us
    • Our Services
    • Our History
    • 5 Year Watch Warranty
    • 10 Year Engagement Ring Warranty
0
Home / The Jewel / The Retired Guy

The Jewel

Discover what's happening at a local jewellery store in the heart of Canada.

All Guest Writer IWC Schaffhausen Jewellery Repair Lab Grown Diamonds OMEGA Rolex The Retired Guy Tudor Watch Review Wedding Bands
The Retired Guy Visits Rolex In Switzerland
March 15 2019
The Retired Guy Visits Rolex In Switzerland

Several years before my retirement, a select number of Rolex dealers, myself included, were invited to tour the Rolex factory...

Read more
The Adventures Of The Retired Guy - Pt. 4
February 22 2019
The Adventures Of The Retired Guy - Pt. 4

This was not an old man's game, but Larry and I agreed that the experience was unlike anything either of...

Read more
The Adventures Of The Retired Guy - Pt. 3
February 15 2019
The Adventures Of The Retired Guy - Pt. 3

They lead us on some fairly easy riding, given that it was our first day. Yet, riding through the Sierra...

Read more
The Adventures Of The Retired Guy - Pt. 2
February 08 2019
The Adventures Of The Retired Guy - Pt. 2

I do not do well as a passenger in a vehicle, being somewhat prone to motion sickness. I had no...

Read more
The Adventures Of The Retired Guy - Pt. 1
February 01 2019
The Adventures Of The Retired Guy - Pt. 1

Well, life has a funny way of intruding upon one's best-laid plans. And with four sons at home and a...

Read more
demystifying gold
April 15 2018
Demystifying Gold

But think for a moment about the scrap value of your car vs its showroom sticker price. A dramatic difference!...

Read more
What Do Boomers Do With Their Jewellery?
February 15 2018
What Do Boomers Do With Their Jewellery?

In particular, diamonds over one carat or larger, and natural coloured gems like rubies, sapphires, and emeralds, may also have substantial dollars hidden within. The...

Read more
May We Introduce...
January 15 2018
May We Introduce...

Today, boomers comprise about 20% of the North American population. I believe that we can take credit for one of...

Read more
About us

Discover timeless elegance at Independent Jewellers Ltd. (IJL), a Canadian-owned treasure with deep roots in Winnipeg. Family-owned since 1937, explore iconic brands for engagement rings, wedding bands, luxury watches, and fine jewellery.

Subscribe to our newsletter
The Socials
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • YouTube
  • Linkedin
  • Shipping
  • Refunds
  • Privacy
  • Terms of Service
Location

493 Notre Dame Avenue, Winnipeg, MB, R3B 1R8, Canada

204-774-5544


American Express
Apple Pay
Diners Club
Discover
Google Pay
Mastercard
PayPal
Shop Pay
Visa

© 2025 Independent Jewellers Ltd., All rights reserved.

Cart 0

Your cart is currently empty.

Start Shopping
Trending Now
  • Breitling Super Chronomat B01 44 Breitling Super Chronomat B01 44
    $36,150.00 / Breitling Super Chronomat B01 44
    In stock, ready to ship
  • Breitling Navitimer B01 Chronograph 43 Breitling Navitimer B01 Chronograph 43
    $27,250.00 / Breitling Navitimer B01 Chronograph 43
    In stock, ready to ship
  • OMEGA Speedmaster Moonwatch Professional 42mm OMEGA Speedmaster Moonwatch Professional 42mm
    $25,900.00 / OMEGA Speedmaster Moonwatch Professional 42mm
    In stock, ready to ship
    2024 Novelty