Rolex
Showing 27 results for articles tagged with Rolex:
Marlon Brando’s Rolex GMT-Master from ‘Apocalypse Now’ Is Heading to Auction
Marlon Brando's aura of enigma is well-known, but his love for wristwatches is a hidden gem. A Rolex GMT-Master Ref. 1675 from 1972, worn by the legend himself during the filming of Apocalypse Now, is heading to auction at Christie's. Despite initial resistance from the film's production, Brando insisted on…
Artisans de Genève Rolex GMT-Master II “Catch Me If You Can”
If a standard Rolex GMT-Master II seems just too common for you, this truly unique version might tickle your fancy (and drain your wallet, at the same time). It's the result of a collaboration between Artisans de Genève and famous con-artist turned FBI consultant and crime expert Frank Abagnale, Jr.,…
Two of Paul Newman’s Rolex Daytonas Head to Auction
The magic combination of Hollywood legend/race car driver/philanthropist and a Swiss luxury watch brand has led to the most expensive Rolex ever sold at auction. Well, two more of Newman's Rolex Daytonas are going to hit the auction block this summer. The pair consist of a one-off “Zenith” Daytona (ref.…
The Best James Bond Watches You Can Actually Own
MI-6 agent 007 James Bond is easily one of the most iconic characters in all of Hollywood, and he's mostly remained at the top of his game and His Majesty's Secret Service through 27 movies, played by 12 different actors, soon to be 13. Along with the leading men who…
The Deepsea Challenge is Rolex’s First Titanium Watch
Titanium is the new hot watch material that's spreading like wildfire. Even the world's most famous watch brand can't escape it, and they've cast their biggest and deepest diver in the stuff. The Rolex Oyster Perpetual Deepsea Challenge measures in at a substantial 50mm (start working on those wrist curls)…
Paul Newman’s Stuntman’s Rolexes Head to Auction
Actor, auto racer, and philanthropist Paul Newman remains an icon to this day, and he was also a watch lover who wore Rolexes almost exclusively, including two of the priciest ones ever sold at auction. He was also generous to his friends, having gifted two Rolexes to his stuntman and…
Rolex: The Impossible Collection
Budding watch collectors should add this stunning coffee table book to their library. Rolex is perhaps the most famous watch brand in the world and its reputation as a status symbol and genuinely high-quality watch is unimpeachable. Rolex: The Impossible Collection celebrates the brand's legacy as watchmakers and lays out…
The History of the World’s Most Expensive Rolex Watch
The Rolex crown logo isn't just a symbol. In the pantheon of Swiss watch brands, Rolex is truly king. Go down the list of Forbes world's 100 most valuable brands, and you'll find Rolex parked at #80. While that might not seem all that high of a rank, consider the…
Rolex Announces New 2022 Models
In terms of new releases, Rolex doesn't do something this dramatic very often. Just announced for 2022 at Watches & Wonders, the illustrious Swiss watchmaker has unveiled six new models that should cause even more watch-loving hordes to descend upon authorized dealers all over the globe. The new releases include:…
‘The Watch Book: Rolex’ Is a Great Gift for the Watch Aficionado That Has It All
When it comes to best-selling photo books that are specifically focused on all things Rolex, you won't find better than the recently released The Watch Book: Rolex hardcover edition you're feasting your eyes on here. Over the course of almost 300 pages of hard-bound, multi-lingual excellence, industry experts, watch lovers,…
Bob’s Watches Epic Vintage Rolex Auction
There's nothing hotter in the world of vintage watches than old-school Rolexes these days. From Daytonas that turn up in used couches to auctions of Rolexes once owned by the likes of Andy Warhol, Jack Nicklaus, and Marlon Brando, Rolex watches are the choice of collectors who want serious horological…
A $250k Rolex Daytona Was Discovered in a Couch
Last time we checked under our sofa cushions we found some random LEGOs, a plastic dinosaur, and a few kernels of very old popcorn. Not long ago, a Canadian woman fared quite a bit better when she discovered a rare Rolex Daytona Paul Newman in her $25 thrift store sofa.…
Marlon Brando’s Rolex GMT-Master from ‘Apocalypse Now’ Has Resurfaced
There are quite a few iconic men that have worn equally iconic watches throughout the course of history. We even put together a feature titled Famous Watches and the Men Who Owned Them that outlines a quite a few, including Buzz Aldrin's Omega Speedmaster he wore to the moon. Ten…
Andy Warhol’s Rolex Chronograph Goes Up for Auction
Andy Warhol's art might not be everyone's cup of tea, but his taste in watches was pretty classic. Though we might have expected him to wear something like a Helbros Mickey Mouse watch, his taste was more Cartier and Rolex. In fact, his 1943 pink gold Rolex Oyster Chronographe, ref.…
Assouline Just Announced an $850 Rolex Book
When it comes to coffee table books designed and made to be as much for display as for reading, you have plenty of options. For the Rolex fanatic, there's nothing quite like Rolex: The Impossible Collection. Recently announced by Assouline and dropping in September, this $845 coffee table book is…
