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Saturday, March 12, 2011
Thursday, March 10, 2011
Rolex Hotness:Leryn Franco Olympic Athlete & Model
...It's A Man's World...
Rolex Hotness: Leryn Franco
Olympic Athlete & Model
DEEPSEA SEA-DWELLER
Frédéric from Belgium is a big fan and daily reader of Jake's Rolex World. He sent in the photo of Leryn Franco and said:
"A Beautiful Watch On A Beautiful Woman"
I titled this post by saying "It's a Man's World" because, starting with Honor Blackman playing the role of Pussy Galore, beside Sean Connery in Goldfinger, the ladies have been wearing men's Rolex watches, and just a couple of years after Rolex steps up the men's Rolex watches in size, the ladies are wearing the big Rolex watches, as we see Leryn Franco doing in this photo.
Get the double entendre? It's a Man's world (with the ladies wearing men's watches ;-) Look at how big that Rolex DEEPSEA SEA-DWELER looks on Leryn? She's pulling it off pretty good though!?!
Rolex Hotness: Pussy Galore
The First Woman To Wear A Man's Rolex
James Bond Goldfinger Star
As I mentioned earlier in this post, Honor Blackman played Pussy Galore in the early James Bond Thriller, Goldfinger, and as such, she was the first woman to sport a man's Sport Rolex watch. Today, many more women wear men's sport Rolex watches than not, which is just fine by me ;-)
James Brown & Luciano Pavarotti
It's A Man's World
This video featuring our dearly departed James Brown and Luciano Pavarotti, is hauntingly magnificent...
Wednesday, March 09, 2011
More Rolex Milgauss Love!!!
More Rolex Milgauss Love!!!
A few weeks ago, Tommy from Italy wrote in and said:
Dear Jake, I’m an Italian fan of your blog and I visit it every day. I’m worried about my GV Milgauss. When I bought it, I was very happy, but today I see (maybe I’m wrong) that the Milgauss doesn’t receive any words from you and from the specialized reviews. Milgauss is dying «again»? This is my question to your blog… Bye! Tommy |
Today, I received the following email with the photo below attached from Anders who said:
Hi Jake,
I'm from Denmark, but I live in London today, and I just love your blog and the fascinating stories you publish!
Recently, a fellow reader of Jake's Rolex World, Tommy, dropped you a note saying he was worried about the lack of attention the Rolex Milgauss gets.
Here in London you see them every day! It's only 9am and I've already seen two!
Anyway, I've attached a shot of my GV for the GV Picture thread.
Keep up the great work my friend!
Best,
Anders
Alright Tommy and Anders, I just updated the GV Picture Thread by adding a bunch of Daniel Craig (James Bond) photos of him wearing his GV Milgauss!!!
Tuesday, March 08, 2011
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 ;-)
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