Sunday, August 28, 2011

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.Memorial Dedication Today


Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.Memorial Dedication Today

Washington D.C. Mall

Today, in Washington D.C. The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Memorial will be officially dedicated and weather permitting, President Obama is scheduled to give the official commencement speech.

I have said it many times before: I believe Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., is the greates hero in Rolex history. This is a bold declarative statement considering the fact Dr. King is in amazing company which includes men like Chuck Yeager and Sir Edmund Hillary. I have written extensively on Dr. Martin Luther King on Jake's Rolex World and I highly recommend you explore his amazing history.


Dr. Martin Luther King wore a yellow gold Rolex Datejust as pictured above and below. The photo of Dr. King praying (above), was taken just weeks before his death. When Dr. King was assassinated in Memphis, Tennessee he was wearing his beloved Rolex Datejust.


It is deeply profound to consider the man who successfully set America free and caused it to live up to its creed, did so wearing a Rolex Datejust!!! Dr. King lived and died for America. I believe hundreds of years from now, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., will be regarded as the greatest American that ever lived!!!

Dr. King gave his life so all American's may enjoy many of the civil rights we enjoy today. Since today is such a special day, I decided to publish these two fascinating telegrams Dr. Martin Luther King sent to President Kennedy in 1961 and 1963. To learn much, much more about Dr. King's amazing legacy you can read the extensive story I wrote about his incredible journey.



Saturday, August 27, 2011

Introducing Jake's Who Knew?


...Introducing...

Jake's Who Knew?

Hi Everybody!!!

If you have been following Jake's Rolex World you know I love checking out nostalgic photos from the past. I just officially launched Jake's Who Knew? and you can check it out by clicking on the banner below ;-) Of course, like with all my blogs, you can always find the banners for each blog at the bottom of each page (on each blog)...


Friday, August 26, 2011

...Wrist Shot Of The Day... Ben's Single Red Submariner


...Wrist Shot Of The Day...

Ben's Single Red Submariner
[Reference 1680]

I didn't realize it at first, but this singled red Submariner is missing the cyclops lens? We can see the side profile of the watch, but my best guess is that Ben put a SEA-DWELLER crystal on it?


Wednesday, August 24, 2011

Mathais' Paul Newman Daytona


...Rolex Studio Shot Of The Day...

Mathais' Paul Newman Daytona


Sunday, August 14, 2011

Rolex Wrist Shot Of The Day Savoy Truffle's Rolex Cosmograph


Rolex Wrist Shot Of The Day
Savoy Truffle's Rolex Cosmograph
[Yellow Gold: Reference 6263]

Thursday, August 11, 2011

...Rolex Studio Shot Of The Day... Roberto's Single Red Explorer


...Rolex Studio Shot Of The Day...

Roberto's Single Red Explorer

What!?!?!?! A Single RED Rolex Explorer!?!?!? Of course we have heard of and seen Single Red Rolex Submariners and SEA-DWELLERS, but never a Single Red Rolex Explorer, not until today at least. Roberto took this photo of his vintage Rolex Explorer with a gilt dial and hands, complete with a red depth designation located directly under the EXPLORER designation.


What exactly is the definition of a "gilt" dial and hands? Rolex used to make their dials in such a way that the second track, 5 minute markers (indices) and all the writing on the face of the dial were made from a process that basically embedded gold into the dial, and they also made their hands the same way.

Over time, due primarily to oxidation, the gold dial and hands can develop a beautiful patina, like on the watch below. Also, if you notice on the watch below, the lump material has also oxidized and turned to a bronze color that magnificently matches the gold "gilt."

Serious vintage collectors today are always and ideally looking for vintage Rolex watches that have developed an unusual patina. This is due to the fact, that a vintage watch with a beautiful patina can often times look unique and offer up its own personality, whereas all new watches look identical. This explains why somebody would find an old Rolex in a drawer, that looks like it is old and yellowed, and perhaps not even running, and they assume it is an old piece of junk, when in reality, if it has a non-cosmetic overhaul, it can end up being worth a fortune.

Saturday, August 06, 2011

...NBA Champion & Basketball Superstar... Dwayne Wade


...NBA Champion & Basketball Superstar...

Dwayne Wade
[Yellow Gold Rolex Day-Date]



Friday, August 05, 2011

1952 Professor Of Milan Rolex Ad


1952 Professor Of Milan Rolex Ad

Wednesday, August 03, 2011

Rolex Coolness: James May Top Gear Rolex Milgauss


Rolex Coolness: James May
Top Gear Rolex Milgauss

Jakob, from Sweden, is a fan of Top Gear, Rolex watches, and of course Jake's Rolex World. He wrote in to share a photo of James May from the latest episode of Top Gear (17x06) sporting a stainless steel Rolex Milgauss. That means that so far at least two out of the three hosts of Top Gear wear Rolex. Richard Hammond sports a Submariner.


If you are not familiar with James May, you can check him out in this video driving the crazy, whicked, fast Bugatti Veyron. The Bugatti Veyron is the fastest car money can buy today. Take this full-screen and crank the volume way up!!!!!!

Tuesday, August 02, 2011

Rolex Nature Shot Of The Day: Derek's Daytona On A Morning Hike


Rolex Nature Shot Of The Day
Derek's Daytona On A Morning Hike