...Rolex Comedian... John Candy

...Rolex Comedian...

John Candy

Rick from Seattle, Washington sent in these two photo of John Candy from Uncle Buck. John Candy is pictured wearing his Rolex Day-Date in the photos below, which he also wore as his personal watch. Thanks Rick!!!

Tiger Woods Becomes Rolex Ambassador

...The Greatest Golfer In History...

Tiger Woods Becomes Rolex Ambassador

Rolex just signed a deal today with Tiger Woods to become an official Rolex Ambassador. Tiger is perhaps the greatest Golf player in history, having won 14 majors and 82 worldwide wins.

Tiger Woods is picture above and below sporting the new 41mm Rolex Day-Date in White Gold

In an official statement released today Rolex said:

ROLEX and Tiger Woods: A Partnership For A New Challenge

In Keeping with its passion for excellence and its long-standing commitment to the world of golf, Rolex is proud to announce its partnership with American golfer Tiger Woods.

The association pays tribute to the exceptional stature of Tiger Woods and the leading role he plays in forging the sports global appeal. It also constitutes a joint commitment to the future.

Rolex is convinced that Tiger Woods still has a long career ahead of him and that he has all the qualities required to continue to mark the history of golf. The brand is committed to accompanying him in his new challenge.

Tiger woods is joining the family of Rolex ambassadors, who are chosen for their talent, their perseverance and their ability to communicate their passion for their sport. They include emerging young champions as well as established top male and female golfers.

The association between Rolex and golf stretches back to the 1960s with the brand's support for the "Big Three: –Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus and Gary Player. Since then, the relationship has constantly been enriched. Today, it translates into partnerships not only with players but also with the leading and most prestigious actors in the world of golf, the governing bodies or the major professional tours and tournaments.

The Tiger Tudor

Tiger Woods is no stranger to Rolex. Rolex and Tiger Woods had a long running relationship and Rolex made the Tiger Tudor as a line of models in their Tudor Collection.

Tiger Woods is pictured below with his father who was his trainer until he passed away. Tiger is pictured wearing his trademark Tiger Tudor made by Rolex. Tiger said his father Earl Woods was not only his best friend, but the best friend he could ever have in his life because they were so close.

Here is a photo of the original Rolex Tudor Tiger model.

...Rolex Macro Shot Of The Day... Michael's Submariner Rehaut Up Close...

...Rolex Macro Shot Of The Day...

Michael's Submariner Rehaut Up Close...

Rolex Hotness: Renee Zellweger

...Rolex Hotness...

Renee Zellweger

Two Time Academy Award Winner

Two time Academy Award Winning Actress Renne Zellweger is pictured below sporting her yellow gold men's Rolex Day-Date on an Oyster bracelet. Renee's ancestors are from Switzerland–by the way. Renee won an Academy Award for Best Actress in 2001 for her role in Bridget Jones Diary and she also won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress in Cold Mountain in 2003.

As I have mentioned before, women wearing men's yellow gold Rolex Day-Date watches (a.k.a. Rolex President) is all the rage among Hollywood's top actresses, international supermodels and singers. This list includes Jennifer Aniston, Courtney Cox, Brooke Shields, Elizabeth Hurley, Jessica Simpson, Victoria Beckman, and Sylvie van der Vart.

...Rolex Studio Shot Of The Day... Michael Morgan's 1966 Meters First Rolex Submariner

...Rolex Studio Shot Of The Day...

Michael Morgan's 1966 Meters First Rolex Submariner

[Reference 5513]

Michael Morgan sent in this photo and said:

Hi Jake,

Just wanted to share my 1966 5513 with you, that I acquired a few months ago. I love Jake's Rolex World. It's a daily read for me, kind of like my Rolex newspaper..LOL!!!"

Thanks for your time,

Michael Morgan

Thanks for sending in the photo of your really cool Rolex. I never really thought about it, but in may ways Jake's Rolex World is more like a newspaper than a Magazine, at least, in the sense that it's published 7 days a week/ 365 days a year!?!

All-New Rolex Explorer II Orange Hand Next To Original

...Retro Rolex Design Detail...

All-New Rolex Explorer II Orange Hand

Side By Side Comparison with the Original

Earlier this week we took a look at the all-new Orange Hand Rolex Explorer II in the wild and today we get to see it side by side with its inspiration. Kristian took this side by side comparison shot of hit all-new 42mm Rolex Explorer II "Orange Hand" next to his original first generation "Orange Hand" Explorer II. Basically we see a grandson, next to his grandfather. As Mr. Spock would say "Fascinating Captain." Just for the record, this comparison photo is to exact scale.

...Rolex Wrist Shot Of The Day... Jesper's All-New Maxi "Orange-Hand" Rolex Explorer II

...Rolex Wrist Shot Of The Day...

Jesper's All-New Maxi "Orange-Hand" Rolex Explorer II

Jesper lives in Denmark and he took these shots of his all-new 42mm Rolex Explorer II with a black dial, including this wrist shot and studio shot. This all-new Rolex is an instant classic!!!

Bloomberg Profiles Rolex

Bloomberg Profiles Rolex

and Highlights Pablo Picasso Rolex

Bloomberg News just published an interesting story about Rolex, which I highly recommend. Bloomberg was fascinated with this image of Pablo Picasso I recently published, and they included it in their story.

Bloomberg wrote:

"Rolex is the only maker of timepieces that also can supply an unscripted photograph of Pablo Picasso wearing an American Indian war bonnet on his head and a Rolex Oyster Perpetual Chronometer on his wrist."

The more I look at this photo of Pablo Picasso wearing his Rolex GMT Master and American Indian headdress, the more I realize it is really kind of like a piece of art in and of itself! Like so many of Picasso's art pieces, it is filled with profound irony, juxtaposition, intensity and surprise.

If you look closely, Picasso is staring directly at the camera, and thus staring back through time at you, but if you look closely, it appears he is staring through the camera. In other words, not looking at the camera, just staring forward. I don't recall ever seeing a photo, like this which has somebody staring at the camera, but not appearing to look you in the eye.

Also, the TAIPEI TIMES ran a similar story, but they put the Picasso image up front.

...Rolex Studio Shot Of The Day... Jason's StarStruck Yellow Gold Rolex Moonphase

...Rolex Studio Shot Of The Day...

Jason's StarStruck Yellow Gold Rolex Moonphase

Complicated Triple Date Rolex

Reference 6062 with Matching Oyster Bracelet

I can never understand why Rolex does not bring back the classic Rolex Moonphase!?!? It is so cool!!! This one has my favorite moonphase dial, with the star indices.

Vintage French Rolex Mermaid Oyster Advertisement From 1926...

Italian Rolex Mermaid Oyster Advertisement

Vintage 1926