Every year for than half a century, some of the greatest motorsports events take place in Monterey, California. This past weekend was the annual Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, which started back in 1955 and is easily the most sophisticated and prestigious of all motorsports events. With Rolex as the Official Timepiece of Concours d’Elegance…
Rolex: Title Sponsor and Official Timepiece Of Many Events at Monterey Classic Car Week
This weekend — starting today — promises to be a truly exciting one for car rs and watch rs. It is Monterey Classic Car week and that is huge news. The event includes the famed Pebble Beach Concours D’Elegance®, the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion, The Quail, a Motorsports Gathering and — and Rolex plays a role…
First Yacht to Complete Rolex Fastnet Race 2017 Sails Into Plymouth
Today, the MOD70 Concise 10, led by British skipper Ned Collier Wakefield, became the first yacht to complete the 2017 Rolex Fastnet Race when it sailed into Plymouth earlier today. While Rolex does not have a yacht in the water, the brand is the title sponsor of the event. In fact, Rolex is the…
12+ Terrific Watches for Mother’s Day (slideshow)
Get off your duff and go get Mom something special for Mother’s Day. If she s flowers, great get her an amazing bouquet, but because flowers will die — make sure they are accompanied by a great gift that says you care. Give the gift of time. Here we take a lo at 12 terrific watches…
WatchStars Awards for Best “Stars” Go to Rolex, Audemars Piguet, Hermes, Bulgari
Last month in Basel, the annual international WatchStars Awards were presented to winning watches in five categories. Honoring “the best watches of the world,” Watchstars gives awards based on 2016 introductions that are in stores now. Roberta Naas, founder of ATimelyPerspective, is one of the approximately 90 judges from around the world on the panel. Winners gathered for…
Did Rolex Really Need to Put Gemstones on the Yacht-Master 40?
Last night I had the distinct pleasure of joining Chillin’ with Larry Magan, as part of his NightOwlTV program. For 30 minutes, we talked about the Baselworld 2017 exhibit and about a few pretty special watches that were shown there. Larry, a veteran watch and jewelry guy, had a particular affinity for the Rolex Yacht-Master…