Since 1982, Spanish-Mexican operatic tenor José Plácido Domingo has been an extraordinary Ambassador for Rolex Watches in both advertising and philanthropy. Although originally hired to represent the Rolex GMT Master, Plácido Domingo also has been connected with the Rolex Oyster Perpetual Day-Date watches over the years. Giving him even greater international recognition outside of the world of opera, he participated in The Three Tenors concert at the opening of the 1990 World Cup in Rome with José Carreras and Luciano Pavarotti. A statue of him was erected in Mexico City as recognition to his contributions to the 1985 Mexico [...] Read More Melrose Jewelers- Written by John Lavitt
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 [...] Read More at
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Racing superstar Danica Patrick has joined a long list of motorsports superstars that have signed up to compete in the 47th anniversary Rolex 24 at Daytona on January 24-25, 2009. The grueling 24-hour race demands the very best from the competitors if they are not only trying to win, but also even finish. As a trailblazer, Danica Patrick last season became the first woman to win an IndyCar Series race. Although she failed to finish the Rolex 24 in 2006, she is back after taking a year off and ready to go for the blue ribbon. With natural talent [...] Read More at
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In a recent entry in the Rolex Forums, Chris in Melbourne reported on his encounter with Flavor Flav in Australia. Taking a break from his hit television show Flavor of Love where women compete to be the next Mrs. Flavor Flav, the extravagant rapper who wears a series of huge clocks around his neck was touring with Public Enemy. Known for contributing the hit song Fight the Power to Spike Lee’s iconic film Do The Right Thing, Public Enemy was the cornerstone of politically conscious rap in the 1990s. The band became so famous that action figures of Flavor [...] Read More at
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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.
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Running arguably the biggest Ponzi scheme in the history of the world, Bernard Madoff stole over $50 billion dollars from his investors, including Rolex. Supposedly, Rolex lost 1 billion Swiss francs ($900) in the criminal web of high finance fraud, leading directly to the resignation of Rolex Chief Executive Patrick Heiniger. Bernard Madoff loved Rolex watches, and he is not the first or last criminal, both big and small, to translate such a love of luxury into greed larceny. Although Madoff did not steal any Rolex watches directly, his actions severely damaged the company. In a piece for the London [...] Read More at
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Grey’s Anatomy star Patrick Dempsey is fielding his own Grand-Am series racing team this year in the Rolex 24 at Daytona. Following in the footsteps of the late Paul Newman, Hollywood heartthrob Patrick Dempsey has become an actor turned sports car racer by acquiring the team formally known as Hyper Sport. The Grand-Am team will compete against the finest drivers in the world in the No. 16 under the Dempsey Racing banner. Although Dempsey attempted to compete in the race last year, he had a frightening mishap exiting pit road during the trials. Dempsey is prepared, however, for the challenges [...] Read More at
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When it comes to giving back in the form of charity and cultural support, philanthropy is an intrinsic part of the Rolex culture and philosophy. Through the Hans Wilsdorf Foundation, a large percentage of the profits of the Rolex go directly to philanthropic causes. Upon the death of his wife in 1944, Wilsdorf established the Hans Wilsdorf Foundation in which he left all of his Rolex shares, making sure that some of the company’s income would go to charity. The company is still owned by a private trust, and shares are not traded on any stock exchange. The foundations [...] Read More at
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Arguably, the most successful actor of his generation in terms of the box office, Harrison Ford chooses to wear a Rolex Datejust in his everyday life. In the thriller Frantic, renowned director Roman Polanski has Harrison Ford’s character wear a stainless steel Datejust on a Jubilee Bracelet. If one legendary film character, however, definitely should have worn a Rolex, the adventurer’s watch, it is Ford’s greatest creation, Indiana Jones. In relation to Ford’s mastery of the character, one critic wrote, “Harrison Ford is Indiana Jones. He owns the role like a seasoned Rolex.” Furthermore, like the conquerors of [...] Read More at
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In October of 2005, a gold Rolex Day-Date, commonly known as a Rolex President, sold at the Alexander Auction House in Greenwich, Connecticut for $120,000 dollars, breaking the house record. A stunning watch indeed, it was the historical ambiguity of the watch’s origins that drove up the selling price. Purportedly, the gold Rolex President was given to John F. Kennedy by the iconic Marilyn Monroe on the evening the actress famously serenaded him, singing a sultry rendition of “Happy Birthday to You” on May 19, 1962, at New York’s Madison Square Garden. Inscribed with the words, “Jack, with love as [...] Read More at
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Legendary actor and director Clint Eastwood truly represents the daring spirit of Rolex. At the age of 78, Clint Eastwood has been receiving accolades and awards for his performance in and direction of the film Gran Torino. Although primarily known as a successful action star, Eastwood has directed more films than Stephen Spielberg and George Lucas combined, and he has won two Academy Awards for directing. Earlier this year The Changeling, directed by Eastwood and starring Angelina Jolie, was released. In his acting career, Eastwood has worn a Rolex watch in several of his films. In Firefox, he wore [...] Read More at
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In Titanic, the highest grossing film of all-time and winner of eleven Academy Awards, director James Cameron chose the Rolex Submariner as the watch to spotlight. Titanic is a 1997 American romantic film directed, written, co-produced and co-edited by James Cameron about the sinking of the RMS Titanic in April of 1912. The film features Kate Winslet as Rose DeWitt Bukater, and Leonardo DiCaprio as Jack Dawson, two members of different social classes who fall in love aboard the ill-fated voyage. The main characters and the central love story are fictional, but some characters (such as members of the [...] Read More at
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Following in the tradition of founder Hans Wilsdorf during World War II, Rolex helps open Fisher House, designed to help United States veterans and their families. Dedicated to the well being of United States service men and women, the Fisher House Foundation offers aid and support to the families of military veterans who require medical care after being wounded while on duty. The Fisher Houses provide a friendly and safe place for military families to stay while visiting their loved ones in a Veterans Administration Hospital. Rolex has made what it describes as: A significant financial pledge” to the [...] Read More at
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Considered one of the most beautiful women in Hollywood, Eva Longoria Parker is well known as a Rolex enthusiast and a supporter of Rolex philanthropic causes. Eva Longoria Parker is married to NBA point guard Tony Parker of the San Antonio Spurs. The couple was married on July 7, 2007, because French law requires couples who marry to make their vows official at city hall. They had their lavish church wedding on July 7, 2007 in Paris. Together, they could become the ultimate Rolex couple in the limelight. Since the beginning, Rolex has found the perfect balance between athletic [...] Read More at
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After becoming #1 in the Rolex World Rankings and triumphing in Beijing, Olympic show jumping gold medalist Eric Lamaze has been named Canada’s Male Athlete of the Year for 2008. Eric Lamaze received the award at the 36th Canadian Sport Awards (CSA), which celebrates excellence in sports and honors the athletes and leaders who compete and inspire hope throughout the calendar year. In 2008, Lamaze, riding Hickstead, had a remarkable year, which included individual gold and team silver medals at the 2008 Olympic Games. The pair also won the $100,000 CN World Cup Grand Prix at Toronto’s Royal Horse [...] Read More at
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In Titanic, the highest grossing film of all-time and winner of eleven Academy Awards, director James Cameron chose the Rolex Submariner as the watch to spotlight. Titanic is a 1997 American romantic film directed, written, co-produced and co-edited by James Cameron about the sinking of the RMS Titanic in April of 1912. The film features Kate Winslet as Rose DeWitt Bukater, and Leonardo DiCaprio as Jack Dawson, two members of different social classes who fall in love aboard the ill-fated voyage. The main characters and the central love story are fictional, but some characters (such as members of the [...] Read More at
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