Spot the Watch: Ryan Seacrest and his vintage Rolex Daytona at the 2017 Oscars
With Rolex sponsoring the Oscars, its only befitting that we spotted a Rolex on the wrist of someone on the red carpet.…
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Rolex Celebrates Cinema with the Greats of American Film
Earlier this month Rolex announced its sponsorship of the 89th Academy Awards, part of an unannounced but larger deal that gives the watchmaker access to the archives of Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS), which organises the Oscars. The first result of that partnership has just made its debut, with Rolex broadcasting a minute-long […]
5 Facts Every Watch Lover Should Know About Rolex
No debate. Rolex is nowadays the “king of watches“. It might easily be the most influential, most known and most collectible watch brand to date. According to Forbes, “Rolex is the leading name in luxury wristwatches” and the most valuable brand only focused on watchmaking. There are dozens of histories and rumors about the brand and yet, even with such influence, some facts are still unknown from collectors. Here are 5 facts every watch lover should know about Rolex.
Throwback Thursday: Rolex GMT Master Bakelite Ref. 6542
When it comes to GMT Master’s none are as desirable as the ref. 6542, the very first Rolex ever issued of this model. Designed to be the watch of choice for Pan-Am pilots, the GMT Master became the benchmark when it comes to two-timezone watches.
Throwback Sundays: Six Watch Recommendations for Valentine’s Day Gift, from Our Archives
Valentine’s Day, which falls on 14 February, is a day when lovers come together to celebrate their love and relationship with each other.…
ROLEX BASELWORLD 2017 – Predictions For The Novelties That Rolex Could Launch In 2017
It’s that time of the year again… In less than 2 months Baselworld will open its doors, revealing a myriad of new watch collections. Included among them of course will be the new releases from Rolex for 2017. Today we’re featuring what has become something of a recurring game for us here at Monochrome. Just like we did in 2016, 2015 and 2014 we’ve spent the last few weeks guessing what could be the Rolex Baselworld 2017 Collection? This is the question we’re trying to answer today. What could be Rolex 2017 Novelties? After long debates based on our own expectations, analysis of the Rolex catalogue and data compiled from discussions at several watch forums, here are the watches that Rolex could potentially launch at Baselworld 2017. Keep in mind, these are just predictions. Nothing is official.
Throwback Sundays: Six Watch Recommendations for the “God of Gamblers”, from Our Archives
The term “God of Gamblers” was derived from the eponymous Hong Kong made movie, all thanks to the lead character Ko Chun’s (portrayed by Chow Yun-fat) incredible gambling skills. The movie had subsequently generated many sequels and spin-offs, and it has somehow became a staple every Lunar New Year. …
Spot the Watch: David Beckham and how to tone down a yellow gold Rolex Yachtmaster
We have featured David Beckham previously on Spot the Watch along with his wife Victoria and their various timepieces. David Beckham likes to wear some of his watches on a retro style bund strap or a classic NATO, which can give them a completely different and toned down look.…
Spot the Watch: Roger Federer wins his 18th Grand Slam title and collects the trophy with a Rolex on his wrist.
Moments ago Roger Federer claimed his 18th Grand Slam title by winning the 2017 Australian Open against Rafael Nadal, in a epic 5 set match. Roger Federer doesn’t wear a Rolex while playing, but will put one on after a winning a match. No better time for the timepiece to be seen especially when you are collecting the trophy.…
#TBT Rolex Daytona 6265 Big Red – A Watch Worth the Hype?
Silence. It’s the sound of the Rolex Daytona 6265 Big Red upon opening the safe deposit box and it’s sadly the noise, or lack thereof, that this highly finished chronograph creates 99% of the time. In the roughly 20 years since giving way to automatic followers, the formerly unwanted manual wind Cosmographs have become icons […]