Rolex

The new Rolex Oyster Perpetual Sea-Dweller DEEPSEA provides a remarkable waterproofness to an extreme depth of 3,900 meters (equal to12, 800 feet). The diver's watch has required its creators to come up with a few innovative decisions - the timepiece is based on a RINGLOCK SYSTEM, a new Rolex-patented case architecture that is able to resist the colossal pressure exerted by water at extreme depths.  read more

Here is a review of a new vintage watch blog that is doing something never done before. They are manually scouring the internet for the most interesting and cool vintage watches for sale. They are non-profit and doing it just to help people realize that vintage watches are just as cool and stylish as anything new. This review comes from the KronosClub and it is very supportive of this new site.  read more

Today a lot of leading watch-making companies, such as Patek Philippe, Vacheron Constantin, Tag Heuer, IWC, Rolex, and Breitling manufacture platinum watches. In fact, platinum is not a 'new' metal in the horology field. read more

My favorite watch website has just launched a great new feature, a discussion forum. You can simply get a membership ID for it then write about anything you want. It just launched this morning and i'm guessing it will become THE place to talk about vintage watches. Hodinkee is the best vintage watch site around, no question. Keep on supporting them! read more

Rolex has recently introduced its Day-Date II. The watch is crafted in 18K yellow, white or Everose gold. It is also available in platinum.

The new Rolex watch features a 41-mm case with a fluted or polished bezel. The case, 100-meter water-resistant, houses the new calibre 3156, a movement with a PARACHROM hairspring of great resistance to shocks and magnetic fields. It is fitted with new PARAFLEX shock absorbers. These features enhance the watch's chronometric precision and remarkable reliability.

The Day-Date II boasts a new range of dials featuring either contemporary or traditional designs.

The Rolex watch goes on a comfortable Super-President bracelet with a Crownclasp.
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The Rolex Watch Company has launched a new book to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the brand. The book is entitled "1908-2008: 100 Years of Rolex". It will be available worldwide in a limited edition of 4,000 copies.

The 320-page book features nice illustrations and covers a variety of topics and trivia that are sure to arouse great interest in avid watch collectors and Rolex fans. The Rolex book includes sections devoted to the origin of the Oyster Perpetual "Milgauss", the history of iconic Rolex watches such as the Daytona, the Submariner, and the GMT-Master, as well as Rolex James Bond.

The book has been written by Rolex expert and collector Guido Mondani. He is the owner of the world-famous Rolex collection, the subject of a recent record-breaking Antiquorum auction.

The new Rolex book will be available in English or Italian at the price set at 512 Swiss Francs (320 Euros).
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The latest auction of Heritage Auction Galleries took place on May 20, in Dallas. 'Fine Jewelry and Timepieces Signature Auction' accumulated 1.4 million dollars on 667 lots. Among the most amazing lots was an extremely rare "James Bond" Submariner Rolex watch that was acquired for 107,550 dollars.

It is interesting to mention that the auction also sold other remarkable lots: a platinum and yellow-diamond ring for 131,450 dollars and a Patek Philippe Men's Gold Ref. 1579 Chronograph Watch with Register circa 1950 for 65,725 , the.

According to auction director Jill Burgum, the auction house received the notable Rolex watch at an Appraisal Day event organized in San Antonio, Texas. They expected the timepiece to bring in between 500-1,000 dollars. Having held some research, they found out that the Rolex watch, a 5510 model circa 1958, represented a very rare piece. In fact, the 5510 model is believed to be the rarest of the Rolex Submariner models.

Author Ian Fleming's James Bond character was wearing the Rolex watch in Dr. No, From Russia with Love, Goldfinger and Thunderball.
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In 2008, the Rolex Company continues to act as the major sponsor of the prestigious Giraglia Cup, a famous Mediterranean distance race. The race will start in St. Tropez, France. The competitors will be moving through the scenic Iles d'Hyeres and across the sea, then past the Giraglia Rock off of northern Corsica, and on to Genoa, Italy where the regatta will finish. Altogether, they will cover 243 nautical miles.

The Giraglia Cup was initiated in 1952. The first race was organized in July, 1953 with 22 yachts taking part. Rolex is famous for its close association with a variety of the most prestigious yachting events through the world. The company has acted as the major sponsor of the Giraglia Cup since 1997. read more

The Rolex Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona watch is created for men who adore exclusivity, great performance and fine craftsmanship of timekeeping accessories.

The timepiece showcases an 18K yellow gold case that measures 40 mm in diameter. The watch is secured to the wrist with a brown leather strap that adds a sporty edge to the entire construction.

The white mother-of-pearl dial reveals 8 diamond hour markers. The chronograph watch features a tachymeter, synthetic sapphire crystal, and fold-through buckle deployment clasp. The watch accommodates a 44 jewel chronometer automatic movement.

The Rolex watch's retail price is around 21,400 dollars. read more

Two weeks ago a 1943 Rolex 3525 Oyster Chronograph was put up for auction with an initial estimate of \$30,000 but the bidding soon got out of control and reached the price of \$65,000. What generated such passion was the unique nature of the item? read more

The Rolex Milgauss is shielded against magnetic fields.Of course the Rolex Milgauss is for anybody working near strong magnetic fields read more

I found of the Rolex Oyster Perpetual Submariner Date Watch, 50th Anniversary Edition. It has a 40mm stainless steel case, green time lapse bezel, black dial, and Oyster Fliplock Bracelet. read more

I like the bold new design and I think this type of watch might help attract other buyers that would not normally buy a Rolex because of the old school look. On the other hand I am sure buyers that do purchase a Rolex because of the traditional look will probably not like this particular model as much.  read more

I really like the new styles that Rolex has recently come out with, especially this brand new Professional model. This particular model is similar to the Bell & Ross Type Demineur, IWC Ingenieur, and the Ball Engineer.  read more

The Antiquorum on-line bidders acquired 15 per cent of the lots. What timepieces became the highlights of the sale? As any watch lover would expect these were the creations of the leading horological players - Patek Philippe, Rolex, A.Lange and Sohne and Cartier.
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Rolex came out with a bunch of new and redesigned models this year, but for some reason they missed this. Bamford & Sons has created stainless steel IPods and now you can get your blacked out Rolex even if Rolex does not approve, and this one is \$19,500. read more

Rolex Watch USA has been the gala's underwriter for the past five years, and Rolex President and Chief Executive Officer Allen Brill has announced the watch brand will continue in this role through 2012, which would mark Rolex's 10-year anniversary as the event's underwriter.Princess Yasmin Aga Khan, Hayworth’s daughter, established the Rita Hayworth Gala more than 20 years ago. read more

Rolex Yacht-Master II: the watch that speaks volumes about brand strategy
Some products say far more about a brand's strategy than any amount of executive declarations, in particular when discretion is their forte. In this sense, the Oyster Perpetual Yacht-Master II, which Rolex unveiled at BaselWorld, will undoubtedly be seen as turning a new corner.  read more