Thursday, February 05, 2009

Jet Li Daytona


Jet Li Daytona

Jet Li is an accomplished Chinese martial artist and, actor, Wushu champion and international movie star. He is pictured below wearing his stainless steel Rolex Daytona.

Vintage 1970 Jacques Piccard Rolex Submariner Advertisement...


1970 Rolex Submariner Advertisement

This is a an excellent vintage 1970 Rolex Submariner advertisement that talks about Jacques Piccard record setting dive 7 miles down to the deepest know part of the ocean. You can read all about Jacques Piccard's amazing Rolex achievement by clicking here.


Ultra Rare Lapis Dial Submariner...


Ultra-Rare Lapis Dial Submariner

Bet you have not seen one of these ultra-rare blue lapis Rolex Submariner models in yellow gold. What an unusual and beautiful watch photo from my good pal, Michael W.

Wednesday, February 04, 2009

Rolex Video: The Art Of Watchmaking By Rolex...


The Art Of Watchmaking By Rolex

Rolex supports several watchmaking schools in the United States. Gerard who is a big fan of Jake's Rolex Watch Blog mentioned that Sheldon Smith (of minus4plus6.com) had a great Rolex watchmaking video from 2001 that he thought we should share on the blog so I asked Sheldon and he said yes. Here is the Rolex Watchmaking video from 2001:


U.S. Congressman: Jesse Jackson Jr. Rolex Platinum Day-Date


U.S. Congressman: Jesse Jackson Jr.
Rolex Platinum Day-Date

Jesse Jackson Jr. is a Democratic member of the United States House of  Representatives representing Illinois' 2nd congressional district, which includes the southeast suburbs of Chicago as well as part of the Chicago South Side and a small section of the South East side of Chicago. He is pictured below wearing  a Rolex Day-Date that is either platinum or white gold from a vintage 1997 People Magazine article.


Jesse Jackson Jr., is pictured below with his wife sandi


Jesse Jackson Jr., delivered this speech at the Democratic National Convention in Denver in 2008. I don't know that much about Jesse Jackson Jr., but when I hear him speak, he seems to be extremely articulate.

Tuesday, February 03, 2009

Rolex Wrist Shot of the Day: Air King


Rolex Air King Wrist Shot

Photo Credit: Bespoke

Vintage Rolex Ad: Diana Krall








White Gold Rolex Daytona...


White Gold Rolex Daytona

Rolex introduced the white gold Rolex Daytona with the matching white gold Oyster bracelet a few years ago and it is a stunning combination.

Monday, February 02, 2009

Rolex TURN-O-GRAPH...


Rolex TURN-O-GRAPH

My good friend, Michael W. took this great photo of his Rolex Datejust TURN-O-GRAPH. Thanks for sharing Michael!!!

Sunday, February 01, 2009

Wrist Shot of the Day: DEEPSEA ZULU...


Rolex DEEPSEA on a ZULU Strap

Percy from the German R-L-X.de Rolex Forum took this great wrist shot of his Rolex DEEPSEA on a ZULU Strap. Great Combo Percy!!!