A Custom Datejust Like No Other

...Rolex Alchemy...

A Custom Datejust Like No Other

What A Touch of RED Can Do

Sometimes a watch gets stuck in your mind and you can't seem to stop obsessing over it. This is the story of one such Rolex, but it's a model that was NEVER really made available to the public. Jocke is an extremely talented and passionate Rolex fanatic from Sweden, as well as an excellent photographer, back when I started Jake's Rolex World, 18 years ago, I wrote a post on this most unusual beauty.

Jocke is my kind of Rolex fanatic because he always thinks about how to make excellent Rolex watches even better.

Jock took a standard Stainless Steel Rolex and added a stock Rolex Sunbeam dial with raised white gold Roman numerals and added a set of hands from a Rolex Yachtmaster, and with these simple modifications created what in my opinion is one of the most beautiful and stunning Rolex watches in existence.

When I first saw Jocke's brilliant creation, it took my breath away–literally. I was in complete awe, as I still am!!!

But what was Jocke thinking?  Essentially he wanted to create a hybrid watch that had the sportiness of a Rolex Explorer with the elegance of a dressy Datejust, along with the red pop of a Yachtmaster–and as you can see he did just that.

Jocke did not stop there.  Oh no!!! He also took a Datjeust with a stock Rolex Tuxedo dial and added a red second hand and red date dial and with just those two simple modifications created another masterpiece as seen above and below.

It is amazing what a hint or red can do to change the vibe of anything.  Just about every design can benefit from a touch of red.

Pictured above we see Jocke's two masterpieces side by side.

Pictured above is Jocke's Roman numeral Masterpiece on his wrist.

Pictured above is Jocke's creation next to a standard Rolex Explorer.

I am showing this watch to you so you can see what a standard Datejust with a black dial with Roman numerals looks like.  Also, this Datejust has a domed bezel, polished center links with solid end links.

The watch above shows what the Sunbeam looks like with standard hands.  It is amazing how just changing the hands changes the look completely.  Jock, my hat is off to you. As far as I am concerned you have created an absolute masterpiece!!! Rolex if you are checking out this post, please bring this model to life, as it would be super successful!!!

1951 ROLEX Magazine Datejust Ad...

1951 ROLEX Magazine Datejust Ad

BLUEPRINT OF Supremacy

Tucker Carlson interviews Russian President Putin

...It Doesn't Just Tell Time, It Tells History...

Tucker Carlson interviews 
Russian President Putin

American journalist, Tucker Carlson just published his interview with Russian President Putin. They had a fascinating conversation which began with Putin offering a 30 minute history of Russia. Tucker and Putin then covered many interesting topics, and had some heated moments. I could not help but notice Tucker wearing his Rolex Datejust.

The Rolex Datejust began it's life not just being the archetype of the modern dress Rolex watch, but also as a technological powerhouse with many technological firsts including the first model with a date aperture window, as well as the first Rolex model to feature the Cyclops date magnifier window.

The Rolex Datejust was launched at the end of World War II, and was the first real Rolex tool watch. Not because it was waterproof and sturdy, but was the first real political tool watch as its super iconic Jubilee bracelet was instantly recognizable from across any room. In a twist of fate, after World War II ended, General Dwight D. Eisenhower was the first Supreme Commander of NATO and in 1948 began wearing his Datejust which was the 150,000th Officially Certified Swiss Chronometer.