Rolex Equestrian World Cup Finals In Las Vegas

Rolex has long been known for its world class timepieces and magnificent watches. The company has also been at the forefront of corporate sponsorship, serving as the title sponsor for some of the world’s most exciting sporting events.

As one would expect, the sporting events supported by Rolex are in a class by themselves, including the finest equestrian events around the world. The world’s greatest riders have ridden the world’s finest horses to victory with their support.

In a city more associated with bright lights and big money than magnificent horsemanship, the Rolex FEI World Cup finals were held at the Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas. This world class event featured both show jumping and world class dressage, providing horse enthusiasts and non-enthusiasts alike with plenty of excitement. Competitors came from around the world to see some of the best riders strut their stuff, and it was all made possible by the corporate sponsorship of Rolex.

Rolex’s association with the United States Equestrian Federation continues an ongoing tradition of excellence. The United States Equestrian Federation, or USEF, is an organization that is well known to many competitive horseback riders, from local pony clubbers to riders at the highest levels of equestrian sport. The USEF hosts competitions throughout the country and around the world, providing riders of all ages and abilities the chance to show off their mounts and enhance their riding ability. Competitions like the 2007 FEI World Cup finals represent the pinnacle of this highly competitive world, giving riders young and old a worthy goal to shoot for.

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Rolex Enthusiast Jennifer Garner Names Her New Baby Girl Seraphina

Actress & Rolex enthusiast Jennifer Garner along with husband, actor Ben Affleck, welcomed a beautiful little girl named Seraphina Rose into the world at the beginning of the New Year. Joining big sister Violet, age 3, in the Garner-Affleck household; Seraphina was named after an order of angels in the Hebrew Bible known as the seraph or seraphim. Perceived in later Jewish imagery as a class of celestial beings with human form, the seraph evolved into the highest rank of Christian angels.

The parents did not reveal their personal reasons for selecting Seraphina, but the name has come into style in recent years. “It kind of follows from Angelina, which has gotten super popular because of Angelina Jolie, as a spiritual, heavenly name,” says Pamela Redmond Satran, who runs nameberry.com, “Ben and Jen really put Violet on the map,” Satran says. “They transformed it from what people saw as a dowdy, old lady name to a really cute, modern choice.” Serafina (alternate spelling) is also a Marvel Comics villain who first appeared in an X-Men story line in 2006. Although, it is unlikely that mom and dad considered the Marvel villain as inspiration; Garner and Affleck have played Elektra and Daredevil respectively, two Marvel Comics characters, on the big screen.

For years, Jennifer Garner has been known as a true Rolex enthusiast, seen publicly wearing a multitude of Rolex styles. Garner has favored the versatility of the two-toned Ladies Datejust with a blue dial and a fluted bezel, and the classic opulence of the Ladies Rolex President in yellow gold. With the arrival of their second child, will Ben Affleck treat his beautiful wife to the quintessential indulgence of a new Rolex? In the past, while dating Jennifer Lopez, “Affleck dropped $50,000 on a Rolex for his beloved and another for her mother” according to People Magazine. Today, as a husband and father, it seems that Affleck’s taste has moved from trendy flash to long term commitment and more refined luxury. Even the names of his children reflect a profound respect for history and sophistication.

The perfect gift for Jennifer Garner is one that complements her elegant taste and pledges continued happiness with Affleck and their children. Nothing but the most enduring timepiece would be suitable for Garner and so the Ladies Rolex Super President in lustrous 18k yellow gold with custom diamond lugs is the ideal choice. Such a beautiful watch is nothing less than remarkable, and perfectly reflects qualities that are embodied in the names of Garner and Affleck’s daughters. Ideally suited for an angel in human form, only Rolex could produce a watch that is so classic and so symbolic of Jennifer Garner and the values that are conveyed in every aspect of her life.

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Rolex Watch Blog: Rolex Diamond Watches

The sturdy and solid diamond is the perfect symbol for the determined, strong-willed Zodiac signs of Aries and Taurus that represent those born in April. Such people are lucky to have the diamond as the symbol of their birthday. The diamond is also the traditional gift for the 10th and 60th wedding anniversary. Also, you can purchase luxury watches like a Rolex bejeweled with diamonds.This desirable stone has been treasured and worn by royalty for over 3000 years and is still considered to be the ultimate gift of lasting love.

Diamonds are a mineral and are created when carbon is compressed and exposed to extreme heat deep within the earth’s core. It can take a diamond over one-billion years to make its way to the earth’s surface after it has been formed. Diamonds are mined and found in streams and riverbeds. There is no substance on earth that is harder than a diamond. Diamonds can only be cut and polished by other diamonds and are the most durable stone in the world.

Diamonds come in a variety of colors other, such as yellow, pink, red, blue and green. Originally found in India, diamonds were eventually discovered in Brazil and Africa. Ninety-percent of the world’s diamonds now come from Africa, found in riverbeds and in mines.

The word “diamond” comes from the Greek word adamas meaning “indestructible”. Ancient Greeks believed diamonds were the “teardrops of the Gods”, while the Romans thought diamonds were “splinters of stars fallen to earth”. In early years the diamond was worn only by royalty in an unpolished form. Kings would stud their breastplates with diamonds for both decoration and protection. Since it was believed that wearing diamonds protected the wearer from malicious intent, kings would not be attacked during battle for fear the attacker would suffer terrible consequences.

The diamond symbolizes power and strength and is said to give the wearer traits of generosity and courage. It is also a talisman to protect the wearer from poisoning, although it is believed that diamond dust is poisonous to eat. This belief, however, may have come more from the desire to refrain miners from hiding diamonds in their mouths in order to steal them. In the Middle Ages it was believed that diamonds could heal disease by placing them in bed to warm up against the suffering.

The use of the diamond to symbolize love did not begin until 1477 when Archduke Maximilian of Austria presented a diamond ring as a gift of betrothal to Mary of Burgundy. Since that Royal moment, the diamond has become the symbol of eternal, everlasting love that is given as a promise to love a spouse forever. Diamonds have been set in rings, in ear rings, in necklaces, as well as in high end luxury watches such as Rolex. A diamond-studded Rolex is truly a modern symbol of luxury and class.

The perfect cut for a diamond is the 58-facet round brilliant cut, but diamonds are cut in many popular shapes such as the pear, emerald, heart, marquise, princess, and oval cuts. When choosing a diamond you should look for the clearest stone with the highest quality of clarity. The more perfect the diamond, the higher it will be valued.

The diamond is the most valued stone on earth and is the ideal symbol for those who celebrate an April birthday. Whether you are looking for a birthstone gift or want to give your partner the perfect symbol of your love, a diamond is the ultimate gift you can give.

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Rolex Watch Blog: Rolex Diamond

Diamonds have always been recognized as the ultimate gift for your love. Their sparkle and beauty can impress anyone. If you are looking for one of the most adored gifts for the most important man in your life, nothing can be better than a diamond watch. It will not only help him to keep his time commitments, but will also enhance his personality. Of numerous watch brands offering diamond watches, the one brand that stands out is Rolex.

Rolex wrist watches are the most popular diamond watches for their timeless beauty and reliability and perfection as a time-keeping device. Over the years, Rolex has innovated a number of wristwatches for men, each with a unique appeal. Giving one to the man in your life will define your love for him. Some of the most popular Rolex men’s diamond watches that you can choose from are the following:

* Men’s Champagne Diamond Dial 3ct Beadset Rolex Day Date Super Presidential: Its ultimate feature is Italian made 18k yellow gold Presidential bracelet, beautifully crafted with 312 finest quality diamonds. The custom champagne diamond dial with 8 round and 2 baguette cut diamonds set in 18k yellow gold offers a stylish look which every man desires for. You can also go for other popular dial colors such as silver, blue and mother of pearl.

* Men’s Two Tone Black Dial Fluted Bezel Rolex Datejust: This model looks trendy with its stainless steel case having 18k yellow gold crown. It features an attractive black diamond dial with 10 round cut diamonds set in 18k yellow gold and Italian made 18k yellow gold and stainless steel jubilee bracelet which look very fascinating.

* Men’s Stainless Steel Silver Dial 3ct Channel Set Diamond Bezel Rolex Datejust: This is another very popular Rolex wristwatch for men that looks both modern and classic. It features a custom silver diamond dial with 10 round cut diamonds set in 18k white gold and a channel set diamond bezel with 40 round cut diamonds.

If you are concerned about the high prices that every Rolex watch commands, you can always go for pre-owned Rolex diamond watch for the man in your life. This is because, preowned Rolex are available at affordable prices without any compromise on quality.

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Rolex Watch Blog: Rolex Datejust

Rolex has been one of the most luxurious watch brands for over a century. Its expertise in the field of watch making has made it the most sought after brand in the world of timekeeping. People feel extremely proud to own a Rolex. Over the years, Rolex has innovated many models, all of which have delighted their consumers. But none of these models are as representative of the company as the Role Datejust.

The Datejust was introduced in 1945 to mark the 40th anniversary of Rolex. Over the years, many changes were made to this model to keep up with the technological advancements in the watch industry. The earliest Datejust models were introduced with a coin edge bezel, which was later replaced by a new fluted bezel along with a larger crown. In the mid-50’s, Rolex introduced the Datejust with the cyclops-the magnifying bubble that is placed over the date on the watch’s crystal. In 1956, Rolex released a Datejust model called the “Thunderbird” that featured a Turn-O-Graph gold bezel.

Other significant changes made to the Datejust Rolex - making the model even more popular - are:

* The Quick-Set feature. This was added to the watch and allowed quick adjustment of the date function without turning the crown over and over again.

* The new sapphire crystal, in place of the old domed plastic crystal. This allowed better waterproof security and scratch resistance, thus improving the aesthetics and durability of the watch.

* The old pie-pan dial was discarded to match the smaller and slimmer profile of the newly introduced sapphire crystal.

* The smaller version of Datejust – the Oyster Date was introduced.

Today, you get both the Rolex Ladies Datejust and Mens Rolex Datejust at a size which is 80% of the original Datejust. The Two Tone Datejust models are also quite popular. The immense success of Datejust Rolex has led to the introduction of stainless steel, white gold and platinum models apart from the usual 18kt yellow gold. To make Datejust Rolex go with the recent trends, the options of a Jubilee bracelet, an Oyster bracelet and a leather strap are also made available.

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Rolex Continues To Underwrite the Rita Hayworth Gala for the Alzheimer’s Association

Continuing the support it has given since 2003, Rolex underwrote the entire cost of the Rita Hayworth Gala for the Alzheimer’s Association, which took place at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York. Attendees at this year’s event included Dan Ackyroyd, Ivana Trump, Bryant Gumbel and Deborah Norville. Since 2008 marked the 25th anniversary of the gala, which was started by Princess Yasmin Aga Khan to honor the memory of her mother, actress Rita Hayworth, the star-studded event was nothing less than inspiring in 2008. With no expense spared with the support of Rolex, the party raised millions of dollars. Since its inception, the Rita Hayworth Gala has succeeded in raising more than $50 million for the research and treatment of Alzheimer’s disease. Since Rolex has joined the team in 2003, the event has become one of the most profitable charitable nights of the calendar year.

Since the very beginning, Rolex has been known as a creator of luxury watches of the highest quality and precision, setting both endurance and performance records. Side by side with the very best watches, Rolex also has supported philanthropic causes since day one. In World War II, Hans Wilsdorf replaced the Rolex watches that had been stolen from British prisoners of war, allowing them to defer the cost until after the conflict. Wilsdorf had a entrepreneurial vision in both the business and the philanthropic worlds, believing his company could make the very best watches while helping to support charities and causes across the globe. Upon the death of his wife in 1944, Wilsdorf established the Hans Wildorf Foundation in which he left all of his Rolex shares. The establishment of the foundation would guarantee that a good percentage of the company’s future income would go to charity. The company is still owned by a private trust, and shares are not traded on any stock exchange. As a result, Rolex is a huge supporter of philanthropic events and charities.

The decision by Rolex to continue to underwrite the Rita Hayworth Gala in order to benefit the Alzheimer’s Association is a perfect example of Wilsdorf’s vision coming true. Princess Yasmin Aga Khan experienced the pain of the disease when her mother, one of the most celebrated stars of the 1940s, experienced an onset of Alzheimer’s disease extremely early in her life. Alzheimer’s Association-funded researchers have made great strides in diagnosis, treatment and interventions. If he were alive today, Hans Wildorf would be proud that Rolex is supporting such a worthy cause. Mind you, he also would be astounded by the continued innovation and quality of Rolex watches.

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Roger Federer Rolex Watch

Roger Federer, the famous tennis-star, chooses to wear a Rolex Oyster Day-Date Watch. This is also the watch favored by many movie-stars, CEO’s and American presidents, including Eisenhower, Kennedy, Nixon and Ford.

This Rolex watch is known in America as the ‘Rolex Day Date President’. The chairman of Rolex presented President Eisenhower with an 18 kt Datejust, one of the company’s exclusive watches, in 1948 to celebrate the Allied victory over the Nazis in World War II. In 1956 Eisenhower’s watch needed a new bracelet. The new bracelet with concealed clasps was nicknamed the ‘President’s bracelet’, but soon the Day-Date watch was also nicknamed the ‘President’.

This may have been because the Day-Date watch was introduced by Rolex in the same year – 1956. Highly praised for its innovation, Rolex’s new watch was the first to show the date of the week spelled out in full and the second model was the first to be called ‘Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified’ because its accuracy was within three plus seconds per day.

Rolex soon introduced other innovations to the watch. The addition of the ‘Hack feature’ in 1972 allowed the second hand to be stopped so that the owner could set the time. The ‘Quick Set Feature’ enabled the owner to set the time by pulling the button on top of the watch and twisting it around to move the hands, instead of laboriously turning the crown of the watch around.

The new sapphire crystal feature ensured that the watch was more scratch-resistant and durable. The new watches were also slimmer and smoother than the early Day-Dates, which were heavy and bulky.

Rolex introduced a new version of the Day-Date this year. The new Day-Date watch, the Rolex Oyster Perpetual Day-Date II, features a Parachrom-blu hair-spring and Paraflex shock-absorber which makes it more resistant to shock and magnetism.

Prestigious and classy, the Rolex Day-Date is available in white-gold, yellow-gold, rose-gold and platinum. Considered a man’s dress watch, this luxury watch is priced at above $20,000.00. The extremely elegant style of this watch and Rolex’s new innovations will continue to ensure that it remains a fashion icon.

Roger Federer, perhaps the greatest tennis player of all time, cannot run for President of the United States because he is a Swiss Citizen. Most likely, he would never want to be President of the United States, having vaulted to the status of a legend in his own profession. With a Rolex Day-Date President watch on his wrist, however, Roger can feel like the President of the world with a smile and with true class.

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Paris Hilton Chooses Rolex Over Her Personal Line Of Watches

Instead of promoting her own line of expensive wristwatches, Paris Hilton chooses to wear a Rolex wristwatch from her extensive Rolex collection. Together with watchmaker Pascal Savoy, Paris Hilton introduced a jeweled watch line at the Baselwood 2007 fair. Although she took initial photos wearing her watches, Paris refuses to wear the wristwatches out on the town. Whether the town is Hollywood or New York, Paris announced that she prefers wearing a classic timepiece like a Rolex. She would never abandon her Ladies’ Rolex.

To avoid being tacky, Paris Hilton chooses to wear a Rolex and not her own line of wristwatches and diamond jewelry. After all, Paris understands that Rolex and class practically are synonymous in High Society. As the Kern Valley Sun recently wrote: “Who are these “Rolex Cowboys”? According to the Animal Welfare Institute, among them are Paris Hilton . . . and other Forbes 400 trillionaires” (November 23, 2008). For a century, Rolex wristwatches have represented the height of quality and precision. As a socialite, Paris Hilton does her best to maintain a certain image. While she was dating Good Charlotte lead guitarist Benji Madden, Paris often was photographed with a Rolex Daydate on her wrist. She clearly was influenced by Benji’s passion for Rolex. In picture after picture, Benji could be seen wearing a Rolex wristwatch, including a Rolex Datejust and a Rolex Day Date Presidential.

Called a “marketing genius” by Hayden Panettiere (the star of Heroes), Paris has always understood the key role in fashion of diamond jewelery and expensive watches, and she knows Rolex is the height of fashion. Even in a tough economy, Paris refuses to let down her Rolex standards. In the Paris Hilton Biography on TV.com, the writer describes her laissez-faire attitude at the Baselwood Fair: “Paris was in town to promote her new line of watches. As well as forgetting where she was, she also admitted she snubs her own line of watches in favor of watches by Rolex”. Paris Hilton is a marketing and fashion force only to a certain point: No matter what is at stake, she rolls with her Rolex.

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Matt Damon Wears and Gives Rolex Watches

Matt Damon believed in Rolex in the beginning, and such loyalty has remained even beyond the marketing deals of his successful film series. No matter what kind of watch the producers give Jason Bourne, Matt Damon wears a Rolex in his private life and gives Rolexes as incredibly generous gifts. But even Amazon.com knows Jason Bourne should be wearing a Rolex as expressed in a review of the last film on the Amazon site that, “with careful attention to detail and a plot that works like a Rolex, Ultimatum’s unrelenting pace never feels overblown.” The comparison makes perfect sense because no other luxury watch has both the dedication to quality and the record of accomplishment of a Rolex. When it comes time to surprise old friends, Matt Damon remembers this truth about the legendary wristwatch.

In 2002, the following story was reported in the London Sun: “Matt Damon went to a college reunion – and bought each of his 36 classmates a £2,200 Rolex watch. The Hollywood heartthrob’s generous gesture cost him almost £80,000. A pal said: “He wasn’t showing off – he just wanted to let friends know he hadn’t forgotten about them. It was a shock when he turned up. Everyone thought he would be far too busy hob-nobbing with the rich and famous.” What kind of Rolex Matt gave his classmates remains a mystery, but his generosity remains admirable and impressive.

In his own life, Matt Damon wears a vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual Explorer 1016, perhaps the most collectible of the Rolex watches. In the shot at the poker table, Matt wears his Rolex Explorer. After reviving the poker movie genre and poker in general with Rounders, Matt became an avid player in his private life. He wears a Rolex at the tables because the watch reminds him of the precision and focus needed to win when playing against the very best.

Matt’s Rolex Oyster Perpetual Explorer 1016 has “Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified” written above the six o’clock marker. Fitted on a Rolex solid link oyster bracelet, the watch has a black matte dial and is powered by a Rolex caliber 1570 rotor automatic. In a recent photo shoot with GQ, Matt is wearing another Rolex, but the only identification the magazine supplies is, “Watch by Rolex.”

At the beginning of the 21st century, AskMen.com noted that, “Matt Damon is reportedly set to become the new face of Rolex watches. Sources claim the hunky actor is currently in talks with bosses about signing a lucrative deal to advertise the luxurious watches. A source said: “He’s hugely popular and would be brilliant as the face of Rolex.” Unfortunately, such a deal was never consummated, but Matt’s belief in and dedication to Rolex has never wavered, and the actor continues to wear and give the watches to this very day.

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Mark McGrath Has The Rolex Logo Tattooed On His Back

Singer-songwriter Mark McGrath of the hit band Sugar Ray is so passionate about his Rolex Submariner that he had the Rolex logo tattooed on his back. The former host of Extra TV from 2002 to 2008 and a guest judge on American Idol, Mark McGrath is a Hollywood party boy who truly enjoys the fruits of his fame. Whenever he is out on the town in Los Angeles, hitting the hottest clubs and the most exclusive parties, he is always wearing his Rolex Kermit. The Rolex Anniversary Submariner (16610LV) is known as the Rolex Kermit. In 2003, Rolex released the 50-year commemorative model with a unique green bezel and a redesigned dial. This popular model is the watch that Mark McGrath favors, although he also has been seen with a Rolex Datejust and a Rolex Explorer.

The Rolex Oyster Perpetual Submariner is a line of watches manufactured by Rolex, designed for diving and known for their resistance to water. The first Submariner was introduced to the public in 1954 at the Swiss Watch Fair. Copied by other watchmakers, the Rolex Submariner is recognized as a classic, and one of the most widely recognized luxury products in the world. The luminous triangle at the 12 o’clock position on the Submariner was initially intended to be red, but red turns out to be the first wavelength to be lost underwater. As a result, the initial Rolex testers asked that it be made white instead. The codename for the Submariner while under development was Frogman. Thor Heyerdal, the Norwegian anthropologist, wore a Rolex Submariner in his 1970 Ra II sea expedition. Initially waterproof to 100 meters, the depth rating was increased to 200 meters in 1954, then to 300 meters in 1979. The first Submariner with a date complication was launched in 1969, along with the first gold model. In 1979, the Plexiglas crystal was replaced with the synthetic sapphire crystal still used today.

Still, no matter how impressive the Rolex Submariner is to both deep-sea divers and watch enthusiasts, Mark McGrath has taken his love of the Rolex Submariner to the next level. McGrath is very proud of his Irish heritage and displays it by sporting a four-leaf clover tattoo on his right wrist. Keeping with the Irish-green theme on his left wrist, is a Rolex “Kermit” Submariner. As a well-known celebrity tracker wrote about celebrities and luxury watches, “You devote the majority of your life creating some beautiful and mechanically significant piece of art - and then a public figure is photographed wearing your product. It has to make you feel good about your work. In the case of Mark McGrath, the lead signer of Sugar Ray, he is such a Patron of the Rolex brand that not only does he diligently wear his Rolex Kermit everywhere he goes - He had the brand logo tattooed on the side of his body…Talk about great advertising!” When it comes to Rolex watches and the dedication of Rolex enthusiasts, nothing really seems all that surprising.

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Lindsay Lohan Rolex Watches

A question that must be asked is whether the famous and infamous Hollywood star Lindsay Lohan has more Rolex watches or more love affairs with both men and women? There is little question amid the multitude of voices in today’s popular culture that Lindsay Lohan is a talented performer. Recently, however, Lohan’s most dramatic and eye-catching performances have taken place in her so-called private life. Her supposed committed gay relationship with Samantha Ronson went nuclear in the Miami airport over the New Year holiday with the two young women viciously screaming at each other. The Los Angeles Times reported hysterics and drama to the point where a flight attendant on American Airlines asked if they would like to disembark. Later, after they arrived and returned to their home in the Hollywood Hills, neighbors reported more screaming and glasses shattering. It is lucky Lindsay was not wearing her Rolex Daytona because the luxury watch would make quite a projectile weapon if thrown and not worn.

If Lindsay Lohan actually used her Rolex Daytona as a weapon, it most likely would have survived the impact. Rolex professional watches are known for their strength and endurance, even a gold and jeweled watch like Lindsay’s Daytona. Still, if Lindsay Lohan managed to actually damage her Rolex Daytona, she would have several more Rolex watches to choose from in her own personal collection. Lindsay Lohan tends to prefer wearing oversized Men’s Rolexes in both stainless steel and yellow gold. Yes, Lindsay is known for going through relationships these days faster than she checks in and out of rehabs. Beginning with Ronson, these relationships now include both women and men, which should continue in the future. Since Lindsay has been photographed in the past wearing more than one Rolex at a time and as many as three, there is no question that she loves the fashion and power that a Rolex watch represents in the popular culture. So does she have more Rolex watches than relationships, and is she willing to sacrifice her Rolex watches as projectile weapons whenever she breaks up with a lover?



Okay, more than a touch of irony is expressed in that last question. Hopefully, Lindsay will see the quality and precision reflected in each Rolex watch, and then attempt to mirror that quality and precision in her own life. In 2009, it is time for the talented performer to shift her performances away from her private life and return the drama and talent to her professional career. Lindsay Lohan’s love of Rolex watches reveals her inherent taste and respect for true quality. Now Lindsay has to learn to respect and love herself.

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Lily Allen Rolls With Rolex and Records With Wiley

British pop sensation Lily Allen does not need British rap star Riley to ask her who has been wearing her Rolex because she is recording with him. The Sunday Mirror reported that Lily Allen wears multiple deluxe versions of the luxury watch, including a $95,000 dollar (Euro 75,000) Rolex Submariner that was given to her by New Look in 2007. Thanks to the success of the clothing line she designed for them, New Look presented Lily Allen with the super duper bling Rolex Oyster Perpetual Submariner in 18k gold and studded with diamonds. Single-handedly Lily Allen brought British pop music to its knees in 2007 with such catchy songs as “Smile” and “Alfie”. Her style and her songs are as spunky as Lily, who is noted for getting kicked out of 13 schools in her short 21 years of life. Accused of cultivating a gangster image, Allen seems to live her life by her own rules. Keeping with her gangster image, Lily also sports a gold Rolex Presidential watch.



Even more exciting, Lily Allen has collaborated with Wiley on the ‘Wearing My Rolex‘ man’s new album. “I always wanted to work with Lily since I heard ‘Alright, Still’,” Wiley told the paper. “It was weird ‘cos when I listened to it I used to sit there giggling thinking ‘this girl’s cool’. But then I realized she wasn’t just cool, she’d sold a million records. I respected her even more after that. The track we’ve done is a scorcher. This is the way I want to go. I want to push boundaries but I want to stay in the charts by making tunes that connect with people. It’s pop all the way from here.” Lily Allen has blamed her record company, EMI, for the delay of the release of her forthcoming second album, which is tentatively titled ‘Stuck On The Naughty Step’ which is now scheduled for a February release. The British like to think of her as Cindy Lauper 2.0, but in truth, she is a creation all her own, as precise and original as the Rolex watches she chooses to wear. Not only can the girl sing, but she has taste as well.



Wiley may still be wondering who is wearing his Rolex, but Lily Allen certainly knows her collection of Rolex watches is safe, and she might just let Wiley wear one for a while. Then again, Wiley certainly has his own problems lately. On November 2 2008, a fake BBC News Report was created and spread around the net claiming that Wiley had died. This rumor turned out to be false as on November 3 2008, Wiley’s My Space display name was ‘I AM NOT DEAD’. Luckily, Wiley is still kicking it and hanging with Lily Allen because they both make great music and they both love the bling of their luxury Rolex watches.

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Lance Armstrong and His Rolex Embrace Fatherhood

Is there any athlete in the world whose endurance and strength of character reflect the quality of a Rolex watch than seven-time Tour de France champion Lance Armstrong? A Rolex connoisseur with a preference for both the Rolex GMT Master II and the stainless steel Rolex Daytona, Armstrong has overcome testicular cancer not only to return to cycling, but also to embrace fatherhood again. Before Christmas, Armstrong happily announced to the press that his beautiful girlfriend Anna Hansen is pregnant. Armstrong told the Associated Press, “Anna and I are thrilled to confirm that we are expecting in June. We are very much looking forward to what 2009 brings on many fronts.” A Program Manager for First Descents, Anna Hansen loves nothing more than being outdoors on her mountain bike. As ideal as Armstrong’s connection is with Rolex watches, his relationship with Hansen appears to be an rare example of perfection.



After being diagnosed with testicular cancer in 1996 that had spread to his lungs and brain, Lance Armstrong was given less than a 50% chance of survival by his doctors. Facing the challenge of his disease with the endurance and fortitude of a Rolex watch, Armstrong survived surgery and several brutal cycles of chemotherapy. Armstrong and his former wife Kristin had three children using in vitro fertilization with sperm he had banked before his chemotherapy. Amazingly, Armstrong returned to win the Tour De France seven straight times until he retired in 2005. Astounding the world once again, Armstrong announced in 2008 not only his return to competitive cycling, but also the coming arrival of a new child through the means of a natural conception. After relationships with Sheryl Crow and Kate Hudson, Armstrong has found happiness with Hansen. The question now is whether he can find the fortitude to win an eight Tour de France in 2009.



Although Armstrong often wears a stainless steel Rolex Daytona, his favorite Rolex watch always has been the Rolex GMT Master II.The 50th anniversary edition of the GMT Master II was revealed at BaselWorld 2006. This new model features a number of technical enhancements, such as Rolex’s patented Parachrom hairspring as well as a larger Triplock crown. The new model also has several cosmetic improvements such as larger hands and a new bezel made of an extremely hard ceramic material, which greatly resists damage and discoloration.



With his decision to enter the Giro d’Italia and return to competitive cycling, Lance Armstrong received a warm reception from the Italian cycling community. Perhaps nobody in Italy has a closer bond with Armstrong than Ivan Basso, who still recalls how the American took time away from the pursuit of his 2004 Tour de France victory to help Basso’s mother fight cancer. Rolex always has been a company that has shown a balance between technical genius and philanthropy. Lance Armstrong truly reflects the best of Rolex in both his personal and professional lives.

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Rolex Watches: Ladies Rolex Watches

Rolex is a leading name in the luxury watch industry. For over a century, the brand has been a distinguished symbol of performance and prestige. Nothing compares with wearing a Rolex in terms of creating a sense of class and prominence.With as many as twenty eight affiliates and more than four thousand super skilled watchmakers working from over one hundred countries, Rolex continues to expand its saga of achievement and innovation. These watches provide the ultimate style statement as an accessory. Rolex adds a touch of class to the wearer’s style, and is more than just a watch. Over 200 small and delicate parts put together by hand in more than a year, ensure that Rolex remains the epitome of precision in the watch industry.

And there is an old saying: “Diamonds are women’s best friend”. It is undeniable that women have always been very fond of gold and diamond accessories.That is the reason why women simply adore a ladies diamond watch. It not only helps a woman in keeping her time commitments, but also is a perfect accessory that she would love to cherish all her life.

If you are looking for a perfect gift for the most important lady in your life, be your wife or daughter or mother, there can be nothing better than Ladies Rolex Wrist Watch. It is the ultimate style statement, beautifully crafted in gold and diamonds. This timepiece is a true masterpiece that could cost you a fortune.

Perfection comes for a price and so do Rolex watches. To own a Rolex, you either have to be a celebrity or a millionaire. But hold your breath! Now, authentic pre-owned Rolex watches are available with Melrose Jewelers at wholesale rates, for both men and women. Now you can make her dreams come true without breaking the bank.

It is said that diamonds are women’s best friends…and when they come fitted in their watches; it’s like an icing on the cake. Rolex has a very large variety of ladies watches that you may give to the woman of your dreams… and impress her thoroughly.

Ladies Rolex Jewelry Watches are carefully crafted masterpieces that have been made to accentuate the beauty and sensuousness of a woman’s forearms. Delicately fitted diamonds on pure gold add to the speciality of these watches. The expertise of the watchmaker is evident from the complex designs that have been executed with such perfection.

The array of watches that can give your love life the most heady boost include:

* Ladies Rolex Super Presidents
* Ladies Rolex Presidents
* Ladies Rolex Datejusts
* Ladies Two Tone Jubilee Rolex Datejusts
* Ladies Stainless Steel Jubilee Rolex Datejusts
* Ladies Two Tone Oyster Rolex Datejust

With years of experience and worthy craftsmen, Melrose Jewelers presents you with the most exclusive preowned Rolex ladies watches. Their world renowned polishers ensure that each and every watch looks brand new. Next time you decide to give some thing to that one special lady in your life, give her Rolex, so that she feels nothing less than a star while keeping track of the time!

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John Mayer gave a Rolex Watch to Jessica Simpson and Jennifer Aniston

A known Rolex collector and a generous boyfriend, John Mayer gave Rolex watches to both Jessica Simpson and Jennifer Aniston when he respectively was dating them. In contrast, he did not give a Rolex watch to Cameron Diaz during their time together. John Mayer gave Jessica Simpson a Rolex Datejust Jubilee Men’s Watch with an Oyster Bracelet. She is wearing the watch in the paparazzi photograph. Later, when it came time to give a Rolex to Jennifer Aniston, Mayer gave the star a Ladies Oyster Datejust with black face and pink hour markers. When he dated Cameron Diaz before the Simpson and Aniston relationships, they reportedly had a passionate affair. However, she departed without a Rolex. Diaz has the right to be angry because Mayer even gave a Rolex Presidential to his well-known male trainer, Harley Pasternak.



John Mayer’s lapse in not giving a Rolex to Cameron Diaz may explain why Diaz was so angry with Jennifer Aniston, his latest on-and-off fling. On a slew of celebrity sites, the war between Diaz and Aniston is being updated on a regular basis. The feud began in April when Aniston started dating Mayer. It is possible that when Diaz saw that Mayer had bought Jennifer Aniston a Rolex Oyster Dayjust, she just could not take it anymore. Cameron Diaz must have thought to herself: “John Mayer gave Jessica Simpson a Rolex, and he gave Jennifer Aniston a Rolex, and all I got was a broken heart. After all, if even his trainer gets a Rolex, why wasn’t I given an expensive watch as well?” Luckily, Diaz makes enough money from her movies to buy herself an entire collection of Rolex watches.



When he is not buying Rolex watches for his celebrity girlfriends, John Mayer buys Rolex wristwatches for himself. In the picture, John Mayer wears his favorite Rolex from his extensive collection which is pictured below and the specific description is as follows: Rolex Daytona Stainless Steel, White dial with luminous hour markers, 44 jewels, and a Stainless steel Oyster bracelet with flip-lock clasp. Strangely enough, when O.J. Simpson was ordered to turn over his Rolex Submariner to the Goldman family, all John Mayer wanted to talk about when he was leaving his 30th birthday party was Simpson’s Rolex. Clearly, Mayer loves Rolex watches, but he does not know them well enough to realize that Simpson’s watch was a $125 fake.



Ultimately, John Mayer should stick to his merry-go-round of celebrity girlfriends and continue to give them Rolex watches. The gift of a Rolex temporarily made both Jessica Simpson and Jennifer Aniston happy. In fact, John Mayer should resolve a past mistake and give Cameron Diaz a Rolex as well. Diaz clearly deserves to wear a Rolex and maybe the gesture would help to heal her broken heart.

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Guy Ritchie Gives Madonna a $100,000 Rolex

Before their divorce in October, Guy Ritchie celebrated the 50th birthday of his wife Madonna by giving her a $100,00 vintage Rolex Masterpiece watch. At the huge party Guy Ritchie threw for Madonna in August, nobody knew the couple was on the verge of separating. In fact, they might not even have known that their marriage rapidly was coming to a close. As Central Park Gossip reported: “Superstar Madonna’s hubby Guy Ritchie has made sure his wife is on time for all her birthday appointments, he’s bought her a $100,000 Rolex watch to celebrate the day. The movie maker has reportedly bought the Material Girl an 18-karat gold and diamond-studded Rolex Masterpiece as a 50th birthday gift. A pal tells In Touch magazine, ‘She (Madonna) wanted it for a while, but she couldn’t bring herself to spend that much money on a watch.’ “

At the celebration, Guy Ritchie gushed about his wife in front of nearly a hundred well-wishers: “She looks better now that she ever had done. I’m so proud. I love her so much.” The party included cases of champagne and mounds of caviar with illusionist David Blaine performing card tricks for the guests. In Touch magazine had a different take on the party at the time, believing, “Guy picked up a $100,000 diamond-covered Rolex for Madonna, because nothing says “I love you” quite like marking a major age milestone with a device that measures the passage of time.”



Although the Rolex Masterpiece given to Madonna was not caught on camera, a similar piece pictured above recently was put up for sale at a major estate auction and described as follows: “The centerpiece item in the estate jewelry group is an original factory Rolex Masterpiece 18k white gold ladies’ watch, brand new in the box with papers, with factory diamond bracelet, factory diamond bezel and factory mother of pearl and diamond dial. It is the finest ladies’ watch Rolex makes. Very few are produced, and anyone lucky enough to find one would probably pay around $100,000.”

Madonna reportedly was thrilled by her beautiful Rolex Masterpiece, but the high of the party quickly sank into the depths of divorce. By the end of October 2008, the marriage of these two high profile celebrities was over and officially ended at a short proceeding in a London courtroom. Although Ritchie spent lavishly on his wife for her 50th birthday, including the $100,000 Rolex Masterpiece and a half million-dollar Bulgari necklace, he walked away from the marriage with a hefty seventy million dollar settlement. The remaining question is whether Madonna will wear her beautiful Rolex Masterpiece, or will she place it in a safe deposit box in order not to be reminded of her lost love?

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Genki Sudo’s Birthday Present - A Rolex GMT Master

Genki Sudo, the Japanese K-1 Champion and Ninja Warrior Actor, was given a Rolex Oyster Perpetual GMT Master for his 30th birthday by his father. In his Suki MMA online blog, Genki Sudo wrote: “The item I choose is a Rolex watch. I went to see my parents and told them about buying it. My dad said, you did great in your 20’s and I will pay for it.” Although MMA fighters are reputed to be as tough and brutish as their chosen sport, Sudo revealed true class in his choice of such a fine Rolex watch, living up to his nickname of the Neo-Samurai.

The all stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual GMT Master has a very attractive black dial with red and blue bezel and neatly contrasting red GMT hand. The bezel is the popular black and red combination. The watch is bi directional and ratchet operated with an automatic movement featuring the hack mechanism (second hand stops when crown is pulled out to set the time – a standard feature on all genuine Rolexes). Moreover, Genki Sudo’s birthday present has luminescent hour markings and hands, a sapphire crystal, and is completely water resistant. Indeed, it is the sign of a truly proud Japanese father when his son receives a Rolex for his birthday. Like Rolex, Genki Sudo has done well and excelled in his chosen field.



Without question, Genki Sudo’s father has every reason to be proud of his son, the Neo-Samurai. When his son enters the ring or the cage, he carries a flag that proclaims amid a tapestry of the flags of the world: “We Are All One”. Sudo’s signature moves are the spinning triangle and the flying backfist. Sudo has fought in three UFC events and won twice. The question is whether he will return to the UFC wearing his new Rolex Oyster Perpetual GMT Master and take on the UFC Middleweight Champion Anderson Silva. If Silva and UFC Heavyweight Champion Brock Lesnar are not already wearing Rolex watches, when are they going to honor their belts and wear the watch that has stood for and continues to stand for the very best in the world? Of course, another intriguing question is what kind of Rolex these two great Champions would choose for themselves?

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Eric Clapton’s 1971 “Albino” Rolex Daytona Sells For $505,000

Rolex is the new champion in the auction house, certifying the watch company’s legendary position as the creator of the highest quality wristwatches. On April 23, 2008, an ultra-rare 1971 “Albino” Rolex Daytona, formerly owned by rock n’ roll legend Eric Clapton, sold at Sotheby’s “Important Watches Auction” for $505,000 including buyer’s premium. Although it was expected to fetch $100,000-$150,000 by watch experts, the Rolex Daytona broke all records when it sold for over half a million dollars once the dust had settled.

Created by Rolex in 1971, the watch is nicknamed the “Albino” Daytona because the background and subsidiary dials are a monochrome silver color, in stark contrast to the normally contrasting dials of more common Rolex Daytonas. . It was a design that was not too popular, as the contrasting outlined sub-dials make for better visibility. If you look at the Rolex Daytona models today, they have no “Albino’s”. Basically, the watch was an unpopular variant of a popular model. Before the auction, the Rolex Daytona was not even expected to be in the top three of most expensive watches sold on that day. At this auction, the 6th most expensive watch sold was a “James Bond” Rolex Submariner from 1959, which brought in $211,000. The 2nd through 5th most expensive watches sold at this auction belonged to Pate Philippe and ranged from $217,000 to $445,000. At the Antiquorum’s recent $8.5 million Rolex auction, the top-priced timepiece sold for $248,000.



For years, Eric Clapton has been recognized as a major Rolex watch collector. The guitar legend’s personal collection is quite extensive, and Clapton even named his record collection of greatest hits, Timepieces. Still, nothing in Clapton’s collection compares in price to the 1971 Rolex “Albino” Daytona, which will now go down in history as the Rolex that shocked the refined world of high-priced auctions.



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