Rolex
You're aware
that Rolex provides the highest quality in watches. How many other people share
the same view? You'd be surprised just how useful the Rolex watch is, and how
many people use it. Celebrities, musicians, scientists, athletes, businessmen,
politicians, and more, have been known to sport Rolex watches. Rolex watches
are not only sleek, professional, and attractive- they're the best when it
comes to accuracy. For this reasons, many professionals use Rolex as their
choice of watch brand. Many organizations, like the military, prefer Rolex
watches as the standard watch, due to their accountability.
Two
oceanographers, Jacques Piccard and Don Walsh, had a Rolex designed
specifically for their mission. In 1960, they sought to reach the deepest part
of the ocean, called the Challenger Deep (or the Mariana Trench). Doing so
would create many problems in air pressure and breakage. Rolex was trusted to
work at such an extreme depth- over 35,000 feet. The Rolex Oyster Perpetual
Deep-Sea Special was designed and hooked to the outside of their submarine.
Because of the success of the first Rolex mission, another watch was
specifically manufactured and designed by Rolex to accompany James Cameron, a
filmmaker, in his deep sea dive. This watch was called the Rolex Oyster
Perpetual Sea-Dweller Deepsea Challenge watch, and it was worn by a robotic arm
attached to his submarine.
This Oyster
design was made famous by Mercedes Gleitze, from her heroic act of attempting
to swim the English Channel in 1927. Many doubted her acts, and she attempted a
repeat of her swim to prove the critics wrong. Since the event was public and a
popular topic among people, Hans Wilsdorf offered her one of the earlier Oyster
Rolex watches, asking her to wear it during her swim. She agreed, and wore it
during her swim. It was noticed by many, and was mentioned nearly any time the
original story was brought up. In fact, when Apollo landed on the moon, the
Vienna Herald described it as "an event almost as significant as the time
a woman swam most of the English Channel with a waterproof watch on."' The
usage of this reference across history proves the significance that Rolex
watches had on the stunt.
Two tennis
grand slams choose Rolex as their designated, official time keeper. These grand
slams are the Australian Open and Wimbledon. Out of four, two of the majors in
golf use Rolex watches: the U.S. Open and the Open Championship. Tiger Woods,
one of the world's most famous golfers, wears his Rolex Sky-Dweller around
often. The 24 Hours of Daytona, which is also known as the Rolex 24 At Daytona,
is sponsored by Rolex. The event is a 24-hours sports car endurance race. This
is where the Daytona model of Rolex watches derives its name. The Hillary
expedition was a famous venture up Mount Everest. Tenzing Norgay, one of the
members of the Hillary expedition of 1953, wore a Rolex. At this time, it was
uncommon for anything to reach such an altitude, but Rolex had achieved the
task. Many other athletes wear Rolex, such as soccer player David Beckham. He
has been known to sport a Rolex Sea Dweller Deepsea.
Rolex watches were very common among military bases and in World War II. It was told to Hans Wilsdorf that the Royal Air Force pilots, who were required to use Rolexes for their accuracy, had their Rolex watches taken from them after being sent to prisoner of war camps. When he learned of this confiscation, he willingly offered to replace every watch that had been taken, and didn't charge payment until after the war was over. Officers wrote to Rolex and explained their circumstances. 3,000 Rolex watches weren't sent to servicemen. Not only was this a good business move, the public morale was raised because one of their most influential figures, Hans Wilsdorf, made it appear that he thought the Nazi's wouldn't succeed, by sending out a plethora of Rolex watches.
Rolex watches are also worn by many celebrities and many individuals prefer to wear replica Rolex watches even if they are cheaper, just for the nice looks. Despite the fact that Rolex has been around for over a hundred years and aren't necessarily a new trend, they are still worn by many famous and eminent people. In the movie Picture Perfect, Jennifer Aniston is spotted wearing an Air King. In the thriller American Psycho, Christian Bale plays a professional named Patrick Bateman, who wears a Rolex Datejust and with Jubilee bracelet. Political figures also wear Rolex, like John McCain, a senator and former presidential nominee.
Martin Luther King Jr, a political activist and civil rights leader, commanded respect by wearing a gold Rolex Day Date. Actors such as Brad Pitt, Matt Damon, Ashton Kutcher, Mel Gibson, and Hugh Laurie have all been spotted sporting their favorite watches. You might be surprised to know that even artists appreciate Rolex: Pablo Picasso, one of the most famous artists (if not the most famous) was known to wear a Rolex GMT. Many models are spotted both on and off the set with their Rolex watches. Photographers take into account the iconic accessory and often have it as an integral part of their sets. Countless online watch stores sell Rolex replicas just for these reasons.
The Rolex
Watch is the most famous watch in history, and for a good reason.
