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Rolex of the Day: Masterpiece Ruby and Diamond Ladies Datejust...

This Ladies Rolex Masterpiece watch has always been one of my favorites with its stunning array of rubies and diamonds and mother of pearl dial.  Granted this watch is over the top and not for every woman, but it is stunningly beautiful.

The History of Time in Movies...

One of the most famous images of early cinematography is of Harold Lloyd hanging on for dear life in the movie "Safety Last" which was released in 1923. 

Since then seeing clocks and watches in movies has increased, but it all started with this image.

Why?  Because men have only really been wearing watches on their wrist since the 1920s.  Prior to that all watches were pocket watches.

Rolex of the Day: Milgauss Old School Beauty...

I think I am going to start a Rolex of the Day where I just show a beautiful Rolex with a brief description every day.

This first watch is a classic Milgauss.  This is NOT a new 40mm version.  This is a vintage old school 36mm looking awfully good.

Apollo Astronaut Jack Swigert Rolex Collection...

Jack Swigert was an Apollo Astronaut and went on become a U.S. Congressman from Colorado.  

Jack loved his Rolex watches and wore a Stainless Rolex Submariner and a Yellow Gold Root-beer GMT with a Jubilee Bracelet.

Tiger Woods and Rolex...

Tudor Coolness: Tiger Woods

The Tiger Tudor

Since we are on the subject of Golf Greats and Rolex, let's not forget that Tiger Woods used to have his own line with Rolex named "Tiger Tudor." It was pretty cool!!! In 1997 after Tiger Woods won the Masters, he signed a 5 year deal with Rolex to make a chronograph named the Tiger Tudor.

Jack Nicklaus and his trademark Rolex Day-Date

O.K. Back to reality! Nothing like James Bond and Rolex to get you all riled up!

Here is a classic Rolex Golf Advertisement of Jack Nicklaus for his trademark Day-Date. You have got to love the Gold Bear!

James Bond and Rolex...

We are going to go deep into the James Bond Submariner and its history.

For now I will get this party started with an image of James Bond wearing his Trademark Stainless Steel Rolex Submariner.  This photo is of James Bond being played by George Lazendby in On Her Majesty's Secret Service which was released in 1969.

James Bond-like 1965 Rolex Advertisement...

One of the things we are going go explore is the history of Rolex Watch Advertisements which have been superb over the years.  This one obviously is playing on James Bond.

The most interesting thing about this add is the text which reads:

We invented the Submariner to work perfectly 660 feet under the sea.  It seems to work pretty well at any level.

The Rolex Submariner is a salty watch.  It's the official watch for the divers of the Royal Navy. That beefed-up Oyster case resists pressures down to 660 feet.  You'll find it in the cockpits of most ocean racers as hard-driving skippers beat up on Bermuda, Hobart and the Fastnet Rock. How come it's seen so much where the wettest thing around is a dry Martini?  Who knows. Maybe it's because the black dial goes so well with a black tie.  Ask her.  Maybe she knows.

When a man has a world in his hands, you expect to find a Rolex on his wrist.

John Mayer Rolex Collection...

Ultra talented Singer Songwriter & Guitarist John Mayer is a fellow Rolex fanatic.  He has a huge collection of rare Rolex watches and he is probable one of the most knoledzgle and astute collectors on earth.

We will be bringing you much more on John Mayer's Rolex collection in the future.