Jindrich from the Czech Republic is a fan of Jake's Rolex World and he recently sent in this superb Rolex Studio shot and said:
Hi Jake,
My name is Jindrich Strnad and I am from Czech Republic. I would like to congratulate you on your perfect blog about Rolex, it is superb.
I own Rolex Yacht-Master which I consider as perfect combination of sporty and elegance. Because I am also keen on photography, I decided to send you one of my macro shots. I hope you will enjoy it as well.
I always seem to equate the U.S. Open finals with representing the end of summer, and this year will likely be certainly memorable. Rolex CEO, Jean-Frederic Dufour and President Donald Trump spent some time together today at the U.S. Open Tennis Finals as Trump was a guest in the Rolex suite during the Men's Finals today.
This is the latest high-profile athletic event Trump has attended after the Super Bowl in New Orleans, as well as the Daytona 500 in Florida, not to mention the UFC Fights in New Jersey, Newark and Miami.
What did the Rolex President say to the Rolex CEO?
I wonder if Dufuor and Trump discussed the ridiculously absurd American tariffs Trump imposed upon Switzerland at 39% for imported goods? Just one of the reasons such a tariff make no sense is it's greater than 2.5 times greater than the one imposed upon European Union goods exported to the U.S., and it's more than 4 times higher than than British exports to the United States. Hopefully they can sort this out, as Trump is a longtime wearer of Rolex as seen in the photos below.
Also in attendance today at Flushing Meadows, was "The Boss" Bruce Springsteen and he was rocking what appears to be a vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual.
Below we see legendary NBA Basketball player, Stephen Curry praising Alvarez after making an amazing shot as they were making eye contact with each other.
Also, we see Jamaican musician Shaggy below, rocking his super cool Rainbow Rolex Daytona.
Today's match was between Number 1 Jannik Sinner and Number two ranked, Carlos Alcaraz, who are both Rolex Testimonies. Carlos Alcaraz (pronounced like Alcatraz, without a 't') won the match, and Rolex released the video below to showcase his win.
IF you didn't get a chance to watch the match live, you are in for a big treat as the recap below is excellent, and gives you the highlights of the AMAZING championship showdown.
RolexMagazine.com mourns the loss of Giorgio Armani, the legendary Italian fashion designer, who passed away at 91. Armani’s timeless elegance and innovative vision redefined luxury, blending sophistication with simplicity. His iconic designs, from sharp tailoring to effortless chic, left an indelible mark on global fashion. A pioneer of red-carpet glamour and minimalist style, Armani’s legacy endures in every stitch of his creations. We extend our deepest condolences to his family, friends, and the fashion world. Rest in peace, Maestro.
Armani wore and depended on Rolex watches throughout his career, and in the photo above we see him rocking a Datejust, as well as a vintage Oyster Perpetual in the photo below.
In the photo below we see him sporting a vintage Rolex Bubbleback in a polaroid photo taken by Andy Warhol.
When I started my own clothing design career back in the 1980s, I was, of course, inspired by Giorgio Armani, as well as Ralph Lauren, and Calvin Klein. Armani made some amazing colognes and some great sportswear, that I really enjoyed owning over the years. Armani was way more than a clothing designer who was always on the runway, as he was also a pioneer in creating a lifestyle brand that included Armani Casa home decor, luxury hotels, and many interesting accessories, including his A | X Armani Exchange.
One of my greatest Armani memories is how he outfitted Richard Gere in American Gigolo, which was a seminal early 1980s movie. The scene where Gere slides open his drawer filled with Armani shirts was perhaps one of the seminal fashion moments to grace the big screen. This really put Armani on the fashion map worldwide.
Our Captain Danny took a three month break from publishing his Coronet Rolex Blog, but recently started it up again, which is great as he is an excellent writer and researcher. Hopefully he recharged his batteries and is ready to go full speed again (No Pressure Danny ;-)
Danny recently went for a magnificent early morning Kayak session up in the Utah mountains, up at 6390 Feet of Altitude, and snapped these great photos. Danny Quipped "I went kayaking this morning here in the Utah mountains, at 6390 ft altitude. It's life... elevated."
Eduardo Raffaelli from Buenos Aires, Argentina sent in this great Rolex ad which I believe is from the early 1950s. Definitely read the great story. Thanks Eduardo!!! Every Rolex really does tell a story!!!
With the American Presidential Elections just around the corner, I thought it would be a good time to hop in The Rolex Time Machine and take a trip back to look at the history of The Rolex President...
Back in 2010 I discovered photos of Ronald Reagan wearing a stainless steel Rolex Datejust on a Jubilee Bracelet. These photos were taken during the Summer of 1965 on his California Ranch. Of course these photos were taken before he was even elected the Governor of California, so he was just an ordinary American Citizen who was semi-retired. In 2013, I discovered more photos of Ronald Reagan, while he was the President of The United States, wearing his Rolex.
"There is no limit to what a man can do or where he can go if he doesn't mind who gets the credit." –Ronald Reagan
So this means, that Ronald Reagan is the second American President to wear a Rolex Datejust after Dwight Eisenhower. Lyndon Johnson, Gerald Ford and Bill Clinton wore Rolex Day-Dates, and I have heard Richard Nixon wore a Rolex, but I have still not been able to find a photo of him wearing a Rolex. I also think Harry Truman may have worn a Rolex Datejust, but I have not been able to document that either.
"I've often said there's nothing better for the inside of a man than the outside of a horse." –Ronald Reagan
"Each generation goes further than the generation preceding it because it stands on the shoulders of that generation. You will have opportunities beyond anything we have ever known." –Ronald Reagan
The photo below shows President Reagan on his ranch in 1983 chopping wood, and his is still wearing his stainless steel Rolex Datejust.
I met President Reagan many years ago when I was a young man as we see in the photos below.
One thing Ronald Reagan and I had in common is our eternal optimism. I remember President Reagan had the best handshake I have ever experienced. In particular, his handshake was flawless as it was neither to limp nor to firm—just right, and he had an amazing aura of that exuded warmth and dignity.
I had a fascinating conversation with President Reagan which I shared in My Rolex Story. When I think back on that time in U.S. History the words from the Barbara Streisand song come to mind when she sang the line from her hit song "The Way We Were": "Can it be that it was all so simple then, or has time re-written every line?"
Historically Rolex has always been extremely secretive and discreet, and no journalists in the past have ever been invited "INSIDE ROLEX" to explore and report on all four Rolex Manufacturing faclities in Switzerland.
In November 2013, this changed when Rolex invited Jake to take an unprecdented journey into the heart of Rolex to learn and report on everything he witnessed and learned.
This Super-Detailed 3 Part Story is a "MUST READ" story for anybody who wants to understand what really makes Rolex tick.
