Monday, March 07, 2011
Rolex Hotness: Jennifer Aniston Yellow Gold Rolex Day-Date
Rolex Coolness: Timothy Dalton: The 4Th James Bond Stainless Steel Rolex Submariner
Rolex Coolness: Timothy Dalton
The 4Th James Bond
Stainless Steel Rolex Submariner
I just added these high-resoltuion images to Timothy Dalton's Section in my Definitive James Bond Guide, named The Complete History Of James Bond Watches. Over the course of 2011, I will be adding considerably to the James Bond archive on Jake's Rolex World and we will be exploring much deeper into the Rolex/James Bond connection.
Sunday, March 06, 2011
Rolex Macro shot Of The Day Larry D's Ceramic Supercase GMT Master
Rolex Macro shot Of The Day
Larry D's Ceramic Supercase GMT Master
Saturday, March 05, 2011
Patek Philippe Moonphase: Charlie Sheen
Patek Philippe Moonphase: Charlie Sheen
Patek Philippe Moonphase [Reference 2438J]
"My motto is enjoy every moment!!!" –Charlie Sheen
Recently, actor Charlie Sheen has been all over the place and he has been on a bit of a rampage. Just this evening he started his own live online TV show named Sheen's Corner. Charlie recently had some challenges with his x-wife and he seems to have decided to go full-regalia into bachelorhood.
Charlie Sheen is pictured below with one his live-in girlfriends named Rachel Oberlin, who he refers to as one of his Goddesses.
Patek Philippe Moonphase
[Reference 2438J : 37 Millimeters]
Charlie is an absolutely fascinating guy, and he is the star of the very popular and funny TV show named two and a half men. Charlie Sheen recently opened his first Twitter account and started posting images on TwitPic, and he shared this photo showing-off his wristwatch and ring. Charlie Sheen placed a caption under the photo that read:
The only watch that keeps Warlock time - Class of 1927 ring "Bambino U"
So what does Charlie's cryptic message really mean? Well, his 1927 world championship ring belonged to and was won and worn by Babe Ruth!!!! That is pretty impressive in-and-of-itself, but for a fellow WIS, it is not as impressive as his Patek Philippe wristwatch!!!!
Charlie is wearing what is probably the most elegant, timeless watch ever made. He is sporting an EXTREMELY RARE Yellow gold Patek Philippe 2438J, Complicated Moonphase that was made in the late 1950s through the mid 1960s.
Charlie Sheen's Patek Philippe Moonphase photo above actually looks like one of Bernhard's Sneaker and Pant Wrist Shots!!! So just how rare and valuable is Charlie Sheen's Patek Philippe Moonphase? Somewhere between $500,000 and $750,000!!!!
Update: Patrick who is a daily reader of Jake's Rolex World, just pointed out that Charlie's Patek says the date reads, TUE (Tuesday), FEB (February) 29th, but there is no February 29th, 2011, so it is possible Charlie did not set the leap year setting, or now that I think about it, I think on this model, it probably lacked the leap year setting complication. Maybe that is what makes it a "Warlock" watch, in that he gets another day, we don't?
The next three photos below are of a very similar watch to Charlie Sheen's 18kt Patek Philippe Perpetual Calendar Moonphase which is a reference 2438J which was made in 1959. Its case measures 37mm in diameter and 13mm tall.
One of my favorite features of the moonphase watches from the 1950s is the dauphin hands. Dauphin hands are shaped like an extended pyramid and they are not only timeless, but have a distinct Art-Deco "Populux" design.
Charlie Sheen is obviously wearing this watch on a black strap, but it sure does look great on the honey-rust crocodile strap!!! What a timeless, beautiful, elegant watch!!!
In my personal opinion, Charlie Sheen's Patek Philippe is the most beautiful, well designed watch ever made, and if I could have any watch ever made in history, but I could not ever sell it and I had to wear it at least 3 days a week I would choose Charlie Sheen's Patek Moonphase, but there is one other watch I might choose over Chalie's Patek Moonphase, and put heavy emphasis on the word might, because it would really almost be a tie.
Rolex Black Star Moonphase
[Reference 6062]
The only watch ever made on planet earth that I think might be better than Charlie Sheen's Patek Philippe Mooonphase would be the 1952 Rolex 6062 Moonphase pictured below. Why Rolex does not bring this watch back to life is so far beyond me!?!?!?!?!?! Rolex design, if you are reading this, please, please, please bring back this watch!!!!! Don't change anything just make it 40mm.
So why might I chose this Rolex Moonphase over Charlie's Patek? I like the dark black dial and I love the star markers. I also kind of dig how the date ring runs around the outside of the dial, giving is a more sporty look. Ironically, I think I like the shape of the Rolex lugs and case better, but it is probably a close tie. Basically, Charlie's Patek Moonphase [Reference 2438J] and the Black Star Dial Rolex Moonphase [Reference 6062] are my two Grail watches!!!!!
If you are not familiar with Patek Philippe watches, if Rolex watches are considered to be the Mercedes-Benz of watches, Patek Philippe's are considered to be the Rolls Royce of watches.
So Charlie Sheen is wearing Babe Ruth's 1927 World Series Championship ring, is porting a Patek Moonphase [Reference 2438J] and has his own harem, and one of the top rated comedy TV shows in history. A man could not ask for much more ;-)
Charlie Sheen refers to his girlfriends as his Godesses and he is pictured below with Natlie Kenly on the his right side, and Rachel Oberlin on his left side.
Some people think Charlie may be losing his mind. It looks to me like he is just having a really good time, and if you ask me, any dude who wears a Patek 2438 is alright by me. Of course Charlie Sheen is a complete WIS and he also wears a Rolex Yacht-Master.
Friday, March 04, 2011
Mercedes AMG SLS Gullwing Hotness...
Mercedes AMG SLS Gullwing Hotness
Tighten Up Now!!!
Alright...You know what time it is on Jake's Rolex World!?! That's right...It's time to Tighten Up!!! Click the play button on the song below and stare at this car...If after trying this out one time you still don't get it, that is fine, just rinse and repeat!!!!
Wednesday, March 02, 2011
Rolex Hotness: The Watch Calendar 2011
Rolex Hotness: The Watch Calendar 2011
Paul Newman Exotic Dial Daytona
I was at my pal Eric's office and he had one of these beautiful calendars and this cover image is just gorgeous!!!! There is nothing sexier than a woman who is so hot, she can get away with wearing her men's sport Rolex watch upside down ;-)
Friday, February 25, 2011
Why I Publish Jake's Rolex World!!!
Why I Publish Jake's Rolex World!!!
An Email from a fan of Jake's Rolex World
Michael is a daily reader of Jake's Rolex World and he recently sent in this email that took my breath away:
Jake:
Just wanted to say THANK YOU for the great job you do on your Rolex blog. I am a loyal follower and find something new every time I go on it.
I'm heading over to Afghanistan late next week for an 11 month deployment, and I'll check it over there everyday too!
I won't have my Rolex Sea-Dweller on my wrist (I'm taking my Dad's Timex for all its great functions and I gave my Dad my Sea-Dweller for him to wear everyday) so your cool photos, awesome posts and great pictures will help me pass the time and get my mind back to two things I love: Rolex and California!
In fact, your blog is so great that I've told my local watchmaker about it (Tom Doan of D's Time Service in San Diego) and he likes to post tweets about it! www.twitter.com/dstimeservice
Hope all is well Jake. And keep up the great work!
Very Respectfully,
Mike
Truth be told, the reason I have always worked so hard on Jake's Rolex World is for three reasons:
1. I realize if I did not capture this amazing Rolex history, it is likely it would be lost forever, and in my mind that would be an absolute shame!!!
2. I love it!!! I love the education I get from researching all the stories. I am utterly fascinated with history and often times I feel like Indiana Jones when I go exploring all this rich history.
3. Last but not least, I work so hard because I know my readers also like the history, photos and editorial as much as I like capturing and sharing it.
I have said many times before, if there just one reader of Jake's Rolex World on planet earth that enjoyed it, I would keep publishing it, and I know there are many people who enjoy it.
There are times, when a reader writes in, that take my breath away, and Mike I can't thank you enough. Your email not only made my day, but it made the four years I have dedicated to tirelessly working on making this amazing online Rolex archive absolutely worthwhile. Thank you!!!!!!
Jake
Rolex Macro Shot Of The Day: Dr. Noyola's Rolex Submariner
Rolex Macro Shot Of The Day
Dr. Noyola's Rolex Submariner
[Reference 16610]
Dr. Miguel Noyola lives in Mexico and he is a fan of Jake's Rolex World. Recently he took this amazing photo of his Rolex Submariner dial and sent it in to share with you. Click on it for better detail.
Update: Gogi asked in the comments section for this post:
"Why is there no 'ROLEX' inscription on the other edge? Are there Submariners with and without?"
The answer is yes. Around 2005 Rolex started etching "ROLEX ROLEX ROLEX" around the inside rim that houses the dial. This area is know formally as the rehaut area. At the same time Rolex decided to also etch the individual serial number of each watch on the bottom of therehaut area, just above the 6 o'clock marker–prior to that Rolex etched the serial number between the lugs where they were not visible unless you removed the bracelet.
So to specifically answer your question every watch made before Rolex started incorporating this design feature lacks the ROLEX rehaut writing, which is the case with this Submariner case (no pun intended ;-)
Thursday, February 24, 2011
President John F. Kennedy JFK & Jackie Photo Booth
...Blast From The Past...
President John F. Kennedy
Jack & Jackie Photo Booth
This is a great photo taken in the early 1950s of U.S. President JFK, with Jackie when they first started dating. They took this photo in a photo-booth and it is classic!!!
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Rolex Hotness: Lindsay Lohan-Stainless Steel Rolex Datejust
Rolex Hotness: Lindsay Lohan
Stainless Steel Rolex Datejust
Roman Numeral Dial with Fluted White Gold Bezel
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