One of the most elegant and classic Rolex watches is the Day-Date with a white dial with raised Roman Numerals. Rolex has been making this model with a similar dial for many decades, but the latest version in 40MM is just amazing!!!! In particular, this dial has these amazingly detailed and highly stylized markers what are very angular and art-deco.
And now, back to our regularly scheduled programming :-)
...The King Of Cool...
SteveMcQueen
The Man & Le Mans
Rolex Submariner
Reference 5512
I realize I may have gotten a little carried away with all my coverage of RFK Jr. but there are many reasons for this, the least of which is I want what is best for all of humanity and our planet, and it is crystal-clear to me that we need a health change. Nick Gould discovered and recently share this image with me of Steve McQueen at Le Mans, rocking his Submariner Reference 5512, along with his trademark Persol Sunglasses and Nikon F SLR.
The photo below we see Steve McQueen leaning against a Ferrari 512S, while taking photos with his Nikon F SLR camera with a big lens, and of course, he is wearing his Rolex Submariner.
Today is Memorial Day in the United States. My forefathers fought in every major war going all the way back to the Revolutionary war which began in 1775. My father fought in World War II, and came very close to dying. They fought so we would live in a free country. The U.S. citizenry is forever indebted for the sacrifices they made. Remember, you saw this brand-new revolutionary video here, which you won't find anywhere in the mainstream media...
"Del said we need an army and you are the beginning of that army. You give me that army, and you give me a sword, and some ground to stand on, and I will give your country back to you!!!"
—RFK Jr.
All I can say is that I have never been so proud to be an American as when I hear RFK Jr. speak. It is genuinely amazing how honest and transparent and erudite this man is. The United States of America is in desperate need of a complete governmental overhaul and I am certain, RFK Jr. is the best man to complete this mission. RFK Jr. just gave this speech today in San Diego, and notice he is NOT reading from a teleprompter, but speaking from his heart:
Speaking of which, assuming he's elected, he will have the opportunity to complete and fulfill his uncles dream which RFK's father, RFK Sr. also tried to fulfill. I was talking with a friend of mine who is at this event, and he and I both agreed we like RFK's juniors unusual voice now they were used to it. As Dr. Martin Luther King once famously said, "Let us learn not to judge people by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character", I would say, the same is true of their voice, and RFK Junior's character is truly miraculous.
I think Del Bigtree's speech is one of the greatest, most inspirational speeches I have EVER HEARD, and I was so impressed with his speech, I think he should be the Vice President under RFK Junior!!!
Story below originally published on May 26, 2023:
The Real Anthony Fauci
RFK Jr. Documentary
You won't find the video documentary seen below named The Real Anthony Faucion YouTube, or reviews on CNN, or ABC and you won't read about it in the New York Times (Despite the fact the book it is based upon by the same title is a New York Times Bestseller), or any Main Stream Media (MSM) publication, but then again Jake's Rolex World has NEVER been a part of the Main Stream Media, but has always been a member of the alternative media. A few weeks ago, I published a fascinating story on RolexMagazine.com about Tucker Carlson leaving or getting fired from Fox News because of his coverage and interview with RFK Jr. who is running against Joe Biden in the Democrat Primaries for the Presidency in 2024.
As a result, I got so inspired I decided to create a blog at www.RFKUSA.com dedicated to covering RFK Jr.'s journey to the Oval Office, and as a long-time presidential historian, I decided to also create a blog that explores the Presidency and Assassination of John F. Kennedy, who is RFK Jr.'s uncle, which you can find at www.JFKMagazine.org.
I must admit I thought I was aware of the controversy surrounding Dr. Anthony Fauci, but after having watched this new documentary based upon RFK Jr.'s best selling book titled, "The Real Anthony Fauci, my head is still spinning!!!!
If you are a blue pill kind of person, I recommend ignoring watching this documentary, as it will likely make you cry, but if you are a red pill kind of person, then I think you will learn a great deal about Big Pharma and Censorship, as well as being able to much better understand the state of current events and how we got here today.
Update on May 28, 2023:
I received the following email from a reader. I asked his permission to share his email, which he granted, but requested I keep his name anonymous:
Dear Mr. Ehrlich:
Just wanted to thank you for your most excellent blog and, most recently, for the RFK, Jr. “The Real Anthony Fauci“ documentary. My eyes were certainly opened wider than they had already been.
I had always distrusted government, particularly big government (remember President Reagan’s speeches where he said the nine most feared words in the English language were: “I’m from the government and I’m here to help.“?), but watching this documentary really showed me that there is much to fear and Americans are quickly losing their grip on their government. Scary indeed.
Like you, I am fascinated by presidential history, and it will certainly be interesting to see how the presidential race shakes out next year and whether RFK, Jr. will be allowed to debate. It’s scary that I even have to write that and the fact that we are living in a time when a major candidate for president might not be allowed to debate his opponent. Shameful and scary.
As for the CROWN, I really like your posts and the wealth of information you share on Rolex. I have learned so much! I was able to buy my first Rolex (Submariner Bluesy 126613) recently as a 50th birthday gift to myself and my life thus far and I was lucky to get it direct from my local AD with no purchase history. I wrote a letter on my office letterhead and explained what I wanted, why I wanted it, that I was willing to wait and if I could visit the AD and just talk watches.
The AD responded by inviting me up to the store and the day I visited we had a nice chat. I guess I made a good impression with my passion for knowing the brand (thanks in large part to your website) and its products. He excused himself briefly, went into the vault and came out with a brand new bluesy that he told me had just arrived from Geneva the day before. It was still in it’s shipping “coffin“ case and he offered it to me on the spot. I was flabbergasted! I just couldn’t believe I could get one after hearing and reading about "waitlists“ (he told me they really do not exist) and the difficulty people had from getting Rolexes from their local AD’s.
I felt so, so fortunate I was able to procure one. My dad had 2 subs when I was a kid - that is where the seed was planted - but had to sell them later on to help pay household expenses, taxes, etc. and he could not pass them on to me. I always told myself that someday I was going to get one. When the day came I was so happy. One of the best things about the watch for me is that my wrist was the first the watch went on and it will only be my wrist that it will remain on until the end of my life. It is a great feeling. Not to knock grey market dealers or those who like to buy used watches, but there is a special satisfaction knowing that MY wrist is the FIRST wrist that watch went on.
Thanks again for letting me rant and brag a little bit and thanks again for your awesome blog.
Christian from Theo and Harris put together this heartwarming video in which his mother and father talk about their affinity for wearing gold Rolex watches. This video and their story brought tears to my eyes, and everything they said resonates well with me about Rolex as a symbol of personal achievement.
Brooks Koepka image appears courtesy of The Japan Times
Brooks Koepka
wins his 5th Major title
at the 2023 PGA Championship
Rolex congratulates Brooks Koepka on holding his incredible composure and unrivalled determination to win the PGA Championship. With all eyes on the American going into the final round, he played with a focus that only the supremely skilled possess, to ensure he claimed the title for a third time.
The PGA Championship stands out among golf’s four annual men’s Majors as the only one to be contested exclusively by professionals. By bringing together the strongest field, it ensures the highest level of competition. The tournament inspires players to constantly push back the limits of what they can achieve and places experience at a premium. Over the years, Rolex Testimonees have enjoyed regular success at the PGA Championship, with Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player, Tiger Woods, Jason Day, Collin Morikawa and Justin Thomas among the champions whose names are inscribed on the Wanamaker Trophy.
olex is committed to the permanent quest for excellence in all its endeavours and has been a long-term supporter of golf in its pursuit of the same. The brand’s enduring relationship with the sport began more than 50 years ago, in 1967, when Arnold Palmer, joined by Jack Nicklaus and Gary Player, became the brand’s first golfing Testimonees. Known together as The Big Three, these legendary players changed the face of golf forever, and their partnership with Rolex marked the beginning of a relationship based on the shared commitment to continuous improvement and unwavering precision. Since then, the affiliation has grown and flourished, permeating every level of the game worldwide. From elite players and golf legends to all the game’s Major championships, where success represents the pinnacle of achievement in the sport, as well as the foremost professional tours and worldwide amateur championships, Rolex is ever-present. In 2021 Rolex further deepened its support by becoming a Worldwide Partner of The Ryder Cup, to act as Official Timekeeper at every iteration of the sport’s pre-eminent team competition. The Swiss manufacturer’s support for the game is built on a strong sense of integrity and respect for tradition that promote the continuity of expertise and transfer of knowledge, and an understanding of the importance of investing in the sport’s development for future generations.
It's fascinating to see how popular Rolex watches have become since I started publishing RolexMagazine.com 16 years ago!!! So much so that now The Wass Street Journal created this interesting video on the power of the secondary/used market:
Arnold Schwarzenegger 75 years old today, and NETFLIX recently announced they are coming out with a full length documentary on his amazing lifetime achievements and it will debut on June 7, 2023. Below is the trailer, and notice he is still rocking his yellow gold Rolex GMT-Master...
The Arnold Schwarzenegger Netflix Documentary poster below could read:
One Man. Three Lifetimes. One Rolex.
...Vintage Rolex Coolness...
Arnold
Schwarzenegger
Yellow Gold Rootbeer GMT-Master
I Want To Pump You Up!!!
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Arnold Schwarzenegger in December of 1994 wearing his Mocha GMT-Master
Arnold Schwarzenegger has many nicknames; The Oak, The Austrian Oak, The Olympian, Oak, The King, Champ, Arnie, Schwarzie, Arnold Strong, Mr. Universe, Mr. Olympia and The Governator.
What a life he has lived. From Mister Universe, to Mega Movie Star to the Governor of California.
I am working on my upcoming Andy Warhol story, and I thought I would offer a preview of some of the great Polaroid images from the story. These Warhol Polaroids feature a barechested Arnold Schwarzenneger sporting his GMT-Master. One of the amazing details in my upcoming story has to do with how prescient and relevant Warhol's polaroids are today as an analog to Instagram, and Pinterest. Today, with an iPhone in hand, we are all now potentially Andy Warhol.
It doesn't just tell time
It tells history
ARNOLD IS
NUMERO UNO
Arnold looks a bit like Elon Musk in these photos as Schwarzenegger is smoking a joint while he enjoys some fried chicken along with a glass of white wine, and he is hilariously wearing a t-shirt that says "ARNOLD IS NUMERO UNO". Arnold is also wearing his yellow gold GMT-Master in these photos which was originally designed for pilots and jet setters who like to fly high ;-)
1988
Hotel Meurice, Paris, France
Yellow Gold Rolex GMT-Master
These classic images of Arnold were taken in a hotel room in Paris in 1988. In the photos, we see him wearing his yellow gold Rolex GMT-Master, on a Jubilee bracelet.
...All In The Family...
Arnold, Maria & Patrick Schwarzenegger
Like Father & Mother—Like Son
Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver were married and have four children—two girls and two boys. Patrick Schwarzenegger is the oldest boy and we see him pictured below in a recent shot sporting his Stainless Steel Rolex Submariner with a Ceramic bezel.
Arnold Schwarzenegger is pictured below with Maria Shriver when then first started dating, and we see him wearing his Yellow-Gold Rolex GMT-Master.
Summer is finally here in the United States, which conjures up images of beach fun, barbecue and some good old-fashioned country music, so I thought it would be fun to take a look back at Glen Campbell who passed away a six years ago in 2017. Legendary Country musician and former Beach Boy, Glenn Campbell passed away at age 81 in Nashville, Tennessee. Glenn had an amazing career that lasted more than a half century, and he wore a Rolex Day-Date to keep the time of his life. Glenn Campbell unfortunately developed Alzheimers toward the end of his life...
Glen Campbell is pictured below in 1969 wearing a Rolex Big Crown Submariner.
Glen Campbell is pictured below on the cover of his 1984 album titled, "Letter To Home".
On the album cover below for Glen Campbell's album titled Arkansas, which was released in 1975, we see him proudly sporting his Rolex Day-Date with a champagne dial.
Glenn Campbell's daughter, Ashley Campbell posted the photo below on her Facebook page just after her father passed away and said:
"Heartbroken. I owe him everything I am, and everything I ever will be. He will be remembered so well and with so much love." —Ashley Campbell
It appears in the photo above that Glenn Campbell's daughter, Ashley Campbell is wearing his yellow gold Rolex Day-Date. Below we see a video of Ashley Campbell and her father Glen Campbell in 2012 playing Dueling Banjos, with Glen on guitar.
In the video below we see Glen Campbell and Roy Clark playing 'Ghost Riders In The Sky'. Glen Campbell and Roy Clark were to of the best country guitar players in history.
Beach Boys
1964-1965
Glen Campbell (pictured below on the left) toured with the Beach Boys in 1964 and replaced Brian Wilson.
Glen Campbell was a session guitarist for the Beach Boys, and he played on hits such as Fun, Fun, Fun, and Dance, Dance, Dance. He also played on Pet Sounds. Glenn Campbell is pictured below with Carl Wilson.
Glenn Campbell is pictured below on the far right with The Beach Boys.
Glenn Campbell was good friends with Elvis Presley, and is pictured below with Elvis and Pricilla Presley.
In the video below which originally aired on May 25, 1981, we see Glen Campbell performing one of his biggest hits, "Rhinestone Cowboy", and he is wearing his trademark Rolex Day-Date.
In the video below recorded live in Dublin on May 1, 1981 Glen Campbell covers David Loggins song "Please Come To Boston" which is an amazing song.
In the photo below, we see Glen Campbell on State with Johnny Cash and Willie Nelson, during performance by the Highwaymen.
I was talking to my good pal, Stan Barrett and he mentioned he read this Glen Campbell story and enjoyed it very much. He said he thought it was very thorough and comprehensive. Then he said, "But I think you left out a key video". I asked Stan which video that was, and he mentioned that it was the last song Glen Campbell recorded and it was called "I'm Not Gonna Miss You". Then Stan warned my and said, "If you watch the video it will probably make you cry." It did :-(
Stan Barrett also mentioned he once met Glen Campbell back in June of 1964, which was just before Glen joined the Beach Boys. He recalled that Glen Campbell was a really nice guy and mentioned that he recalled that Glen really began his career doing demos for songs.
Historically Rolex has always been extremely secretive and discreet, and no journalists in the past have ever been invited "INSIDE ROLEX" to explore and report on all four Rolex Manufacturing faclities in Switzerland.
In November 2013, this changed when Rolex invited Jake to take an unprecdented journey into the heart of Rolex to learn and report on everything he witnessed and learned.
This Super-Detailed 3 Part Story is a "MUST READ" story for anybody who wants to understand what really makes Rolex tick.
