Lindsay Vonn's Rolex Presidential Day Date 40

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US alpine ski champion Lindsay Vonn wearing Rolex - Image from Rolex.com 
Lindsay Caroline Vonn is the most successful American ski racers, and one of the greatest female skiers in alpine skiing history.  She won four World Cup championships between 2008 and 2012, five Super-G championships and a gold medal in the 2010 Winter Olympics.  She has won races in all five disciplines of alpine skiing - downhill, super-G, giant slalom, slalom, and super combined. 

Besides being a fierce competitor, Vonn has won multiple awards for sportswoman of the year.  She became a correspondent for NBC to cover the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia as she was recovering from injury.  She has shown grace in the face of adversity and a determined spirit and drive that is rarely seen in any sport. 
Rolex Presidential Day-Date, worn by Vonn.  Image: Rolex.com

Lindsay purchased her Presidential Day-Date as she was recovering from her second knee surgery.  She said, "I wear it as a reminder to never give up."  The Rolex Day Date is exquisitely crafted and takes nothing for granted. 

The Day-Date made its debut in 1956 as the first waterproof and self-winding chronometer wristwatch to offer a modern calendar with an instantaneous day display spelt out at the top of the dial between 11 and 1 o'clock, and the date appearing on the right side at 3 o'clock. 

The new Day-Date 40 has a brand new calibre 3255 developed and manufactured by Rolex.  It has a wateproofness system to 330 feet due to its Twinlock double waterproofness system and screw-down winding crown.  The case and bracelet are made from 18 carat gold, carved from a solid block of Rolex gold.  The President Bracelet is designed with impeccable beauty - combining semi-circular three piece links and a mixture of polished and brushed gold metal for an eye-catching display. 

The power reserve on the 3255 is an impressive 70 hours.  More importantly for Vonn, the high-performance Paraflex shock absorbers and precise time setting will provide powerful performance even during the rigors of downhill racing.  The sapphire crystal provides scratch resistance at the highest level. 

Vonn's timepiece is set with baguette diamonds around the bezel with diamond hour markers except at the 6 and 9 o'clock positions where pink baguettes add some uniqueness to the piece. 

Vonn has chosen the champaigne dial which compliments the overall 18 carat gold timepiece perfectly.  The 40 mm timepiece is larger than some of the women's timepieces offered by Rolex.  However, it seems to fit Vonn's athletic wrist to perfection.

I have often said the President's Day-Date is one of my favorite Rolex timepieces.  Its lineage and horological history is only one reason to admire this timepiece.  One look at this watch and you know it is a Rolex.  The Oyster case and beautiful yellow gold screams out luxury, while the day and date functions and extensive features announce its durability and practicality for anyone - including top athletes like Vonn.


Every Rolex Tells a Story: Sylvia Earle

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Every Rolex Tells a Story: Sylvia Earle (photo: Rolex)
Sylvia Earle is a marine biologist on a mission to save the ocean. She has been exploring the ocean and advocating for its protection for decades. Her Rolex-sponsored global initiative, Mission Blue, works to engage the public to support the protection of Hope Spots around the world. Hope Spots are areas of the ocean that are critical to the health of the ocean.

Rolex recently added Earle to their Every Rolex Tells a Story section. She made her first Rolex purchase after seeing one on a fellow diver while in the Florida Keys. The underwater capability combined with the watch's classic elegance made it ideal for an ocean explorer that also attends formal events. Earle is also supportive of Rolex's involvement with exploration and excellence.

In the TED Talk below, the marine biologist expresses her wish that we protect Earth's blue heart, the ocean. In it she expresses the importance of exploring the Mariana Trench, something that fellow Rolex owner James Cameron did a few years later, taking the Rolex Deepsea Challenge along for the ride. Rolex is also a partner of TED, helping them develop features on their "Surprise Me" app.

Visit rolex.com to check out Sylvia Earle's story and Rolex timepiece. To support Mission Blue with a donation or to learn more about how they are working to protect the ocean, visit mission-blue.org.

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Bruno Mars Wearing a Gold Rolex Day-Date on 60 Minutes

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Bruno Mars on 60 Minutes Wearing a Rolex (photo: CBS News)
Bruno Mars dominated the headlines proceeding the Grammys last night after performing a spectacular tribute to Prince, rated the number one performance of the night according to Billboard. He is no stranger to performing for a large audience, having performed at the Super Bowl Halftime Show twice in the past few years. 60 Minutes caught up with the singer before the Grammys for an interview and look back at where the Hawaiian artist grew up.

Born to a large family of musical performers in Honolulu, Hawaii, Mars grew up in a household of modest means. His ascent to stardom began with a record contract with Motown that fell through, leaving the performer to start over as a songwriter and producer. After writing and singing the hook for a few top singles, he signed a solo contract with Atlantic records and released Doo-Wops & Hooligans, the first of several hit albums for the artist.

Mars has a unique sense of style, as shown in the screenshot above from the 60 minutes interview. The recording artist paired a colorful button-down shirt with a yellow gold pinky ring and Rolex Day-Date. While many question whether a yellow gold watch looks too gaudy, Mars wears it well. It is also fitting that a performer of his caliber choose the President's watch. Some may think that yellow gold is a material set aside for Baby Boomers with classic taste, but this Millennial is proof that the Day-Date lives on as a symbol of success across many generations.

Check out his music video for the 24k Magic single, in which he wears the yellow gold Rolex along with a flamboyant Versace shirt, embedded below. To watch clips from his 60 Minutes interview, visit cbsnews.com.

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The Explorer 2 is an Interesting Watch Choice for a Prince

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Prince Harry of Wales Wearing a Rolex Explorer II 
While most international publications have been focused on Prince Harry of Wales' current romantic relationship with American actress Meghan Markle, what I find interesting is his choice of watch. Shown in the photo above during his service in the British Army, he wears a Rolex Explorer II with a white dial (Reference # 216570). I dubbed this model the watchmaker's most underrated model in a previous post, as it is often found at a discount online as compared to other models.

Someone who can wear any watch in the world, Prince Harry's choice of Rolex is surprising considering that it retails for less that $10,000 US. If you want to steal his look, you can even find used versions of this stainless steel professional model or its smaller predecessor (Reference # 16570) for lower than $7k. The photo below shows a close up of the Explorer II, a legible and understated tool watch with a GMT function.

Rolex Explorer II Reference 216570 (photo: Rolex)
After having come across Rich Kids of London, an London-based Instragram troll account dedicated to obnoxious displays of wealth, it is refreshing to find that Britain's Royal Family opts for a more subdued approach to wealth. For more information on the Explorer II model, check out my profile on the reference or visit rolex.com.

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DJ Khaled Gives Rapper Future a Rolex Sky-Dweller For His Birthday

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Rapper Future Receiving a Rolex Sky-Dweller from DJ Khaled (photo: DJ Khaled Instagram)
DJ and record producer DJ Khaled, known for offering major key alerts to his popular Snapchat account, gifted rapper and collaborator Future with a Rolex Sky-Dweller for his thirty-third birthday last weekend. Video of the presentation of the luxury timepiece, embedded below, appear on Khaled's Instagram feed.

It looks like the configuration Khaled chose is the Everose gold on Oyster bracelet with what looks like a chocolate dial. Future has been photographed wearing many luxury watches, but I have yet to see him sport a rose gold Rolex, so it seems that it was a good choice. Khaled has an extensive watch collection of his own, including a Sky-Dweller which he has worn on other occasions.

Giving a Rolex to a friend and colleague as a birthday gift is something that not everyone has the opportunity to experience. This tradition only further ingrains the watchmaker's legacy of excellence in the minds of yet another generation. Check out the rose gold Sky-Dweller in my previous post about the watchmaker's top Everose gold models.

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Every Rolex Tells a Story: Sir Jackie Stewart

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Every Rolex Tells a Story: Sir Jackie Stewart (photo: Rolex)
Sir Jackie Stewart, or the "Flying Scot" as he is also known, is a legendary Formula 1 race car driver that has been a Rolex Testimonee for half a century. He won three World Drivers' Championships between 1965 and 1973 and worked as a sports commentator and racing safety advocate thereafter. He has been honored by Sports Illustrated, BBC and ABC for his accomplishments in racing and continues to be involved with the sport to this day.

Sir Jackie Stewart's Rolex Cosmograph Daytona (photo: Rolex)

"The most important thing I learned as a Grand Prix driver was mind management. I found out that if I removed emotion, I was going to be less likely to do the wrong thing," Stewart says about his strategy for success on the racetrack. Unsurprisingly, the model of choice for this gear head is the Rolex Cosmograph Daytona shown in the photo above. He has already given Rolex watches to his sons and grandchildren as an inheritance. 

"It’s nice to have been a champion. I think I still want to be a champion at whatever I do — and that’s still a challenge. When I look at my watch today, I see all of that." For more information visit rolex.com. 

Louis C.K. Wears a Rolex Explorer 1016 on Conan

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Louis CK Wearing his Rolex Submariner in a GQ Photoshoot (photo: GQ)
Comedian Louis C.K. was interviewed by Conan O'Brien recently wearing a Rolex Explorer (Reference # 1016). He is usually seen wearing the Submariner shown in the photo above in a photo shoot for GQ magazine. The Submariner was gifted to him by Chris Rock after C.K. helped Rock with a script.

The Explorer 1016  reference was in production from the 1960s to the 1980s. This 36mm vintage Explorer is coveted amongst Rolex enthusiasts for its simplicity and symmetrical display. For more information on the Explorer model, check out the latest reference in the Rolex Models section of this website.

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Check Out Kevin Durant Sporting a Ceramic Daytona

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After a controversial decision to leave the Oklahoma City Thunder for the Golden State Warriors in the summer of 2016, Kevin Durant has faced an onslaught of criticism that is new to the NBA All-Star. In Issue 1273 of Rolling Stone Magazine, the basketball phenom opens up about his decision to follow his own dreams and leave behind a city and a team that he was loyal to for almost a decade. On the cover of the magazine, shown below, Durant is shot wearing the highly coveted Rolex Daytona 116500LN with the ceramic bezel.  

Kevin Durant on Rolling Stone Magazine Cover Wearing a  Rolex Daytona 116500LN
Durant was born in Washington DC and grew up in a part of town where he worried for his physical safety on a daily basis. He had two coaches that helped him develop the work ethic that eventually got him drafted by the Seattle SuperSonics in 2007 as the second overall pick. The team moved from Seattle to Oklahoma City and became the Thunder, the team he would dedicate the next eight years of his career to. In the Rolling Stone interview, Durant opens up about his disappointment in the team's management decisions and the difficulty he experienced making the call to tell them that he would be playing for the Warriors in 2016.

Known as one of the kindest NBA players, it is difficult to imagine him receiving a backlash after making the decision, like many before him, to go for a championship on a team with more than one or two MVPs. However, the player is channeling the criticisms into his work ethic, using the words to motivate him to make the most of his practices. Others may crumble under the pressure, but Durant's upbringing makes the challenges he faces in the NBA pale in comparison.

Even though Durant's jersey is a top seller, the basketball star isn't extremely ostentatious with his earnings. His choice in the ceramic stainless steel Daytona reveals a casual elegance in his style, opting for a hip yet modest timepiece compared to the diamond-paved, precious metal watches that many other professional athletes wear on their wrists. The NBA season is just getting started, so time will tell if Durant's decision to join Steph Curry and the Warriors will give them what they need to repeat their 2015 NBA Championship win. For more information on the Ceramic Daytona, check out my posts on the model by clicking here.

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Limited Edition Rolex Daytona Designed by Lenny Kravitz

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A renaissance man with an eye for mid-century modern design, Lenny Kravitz has spent the past decade building his design resume with Kravitz Design, Inc. His main focus has been on interiors and furniture, but the musician recently collaborated with Les Artesans de Genève on a modified Rolex Daytona that exudes rock and roll appeal. They took a 116523 reference Daytona and added design elements made from leather and gold while still maintaining the iconic look of the Cosmograph Daytona model. 

Lenny Kravitz Wearing Kravitz Design LK 01 Rolex Daytona (photo: Mathieu Bitton)
After two years of development, the Kravitz Design LK 01 is available in limited quantities for 41,380 Swiss francs and comes in a black case with a bluetooth speaker built in. The modifications include a Barenia calf leather strap, a handmade golden bakelite bezel that preserves the tachymetric scale of the original and a dial modified by hand. 22 carat gold features were added, including a gold rotor added to the movement, a staple of Les Artisans de Genève, that can be seen through the clear case back, another modification. The case is treated with a black diamond-like carbon coating, allowing the case to blend in with the dial and straps for a monochromatic look that makes the red and gold details pop.

Kravitz Design LK 01 Modified Rolex Daytona (photo: lesartisansdegeneve.com)
Kravitz takes natural glam to a new level with his foray into wristwatch design. Similar to his interior design concepts, this timepiece brings a vintage seventies style to the modern blacked out wristwatch trend for a truly unique watch. As a watch collector, Kravitz's eye is well trained and he is clearly a proponent of modifications, something many watch enthusiasts rail against. A combination of creativity and hand craftsmanship brings the LK 01 to a higher echelon than other modified timepieces, transcending the trend and cementing it to the legacy of the talented rock star and designer. For more information about this timepiece, visit the official website of Les Artesans de Genève.

Russell Peters Wears a Platinum Rolex Daytona

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Russell Peters Wears Rolex in Netflix Special (photo: Russell Peters Facebook)
Canadian standup comic Russell Peters is the most financially successful comedian that most Americans haven't heard of. He was the first comedian to be given a standup special on Netflix (Notorious in 2013) and his current special on the streaming service, Almost Famous, pokes fun at his lack of name recognition while selling out shows across the globe. Peters was born in Toronto to Anglo-Indian parents and began his comedy career with the blessing of George Carlin, who told him to get on stage whenever possible. The comedian took the advice to heart and created a comedy empire in the years that followed, headlining at Madison Square Garden and O2 Arena in London to name a couple of his accomplishments in the world of standup.

Peters' comedy focuses on the humor in cultural differences between ethnic groups, as you can see in the clip embedded below from Notorious in which he talks about discussing paint color with a Mexican Home Depot employee. The comedian has yet to be embraced by Hollywood, which he attributes to not being 'in with the in crowd' or being introduced to Hollywood executives by a tastemaker. He is currently filming a television series set to air in Canada, with the possibility of being picked up in the US. For now, he makes his living touring the world with his comedy.

In his latest special, he wears a platinum Rolex Cosmograph Daytona, a symbol of success and status that not every comic can claim. Almost Famous is now streaming on Netflix as Peters tours the US working on new material. For more information on Peters, including tour dates, visit his official website at russellpeters.com. To check out the 2016 Rolex Cosmograph Daytona in all of its configurations, visit rolex.com.

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Rich Kids of London Use Rolex Watches to Troll Instagram

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Rich Kids of London on Instagram 
Amassing a following of over 150k followers in less than a year, Rich Kids of London is an Instagram account that posts photos of young British kids flaunting their parents' wealth. While many who are born to privilege prefer a lower public profile, these young Brits post photos of private planes and sports cars with cheeky captions about what their daddies' money can buy them. With the success of many troll accounts on the social media platform over the past few years, it was only a matter of time before one of them focused on the absurdities of youth and privilege.

When they're not pouring bottles of champagne into a jacuzzi or eating cereal over their iMac screens, they spend time placing their Rolex watches at the bottom of the toilet for a photo op, as you can see on their feed. Most of the photos feature cars, planes, bottles and watches with similar comments. While these photos may be insulting to people who have to work hard to afford such luxuries, it is clear that those posting them are looking for passionate reactions, as the definition of internet trolling suggests.

While controversial accounts like this will always be a part of the internet landscape as long as there is an element of anonymity involved, the notion of gaining popularity by mocking inherited wealth with frivolous photographs is certainly telling of the times. Technically speaking, posing next to a fancy car or pouring champagne on a luxury watch doesn't mean you're wealthy. It just means you're a special kind of person. This personality type has gone by many names over the years but most of those names are too vulgar to publish here so, for now, we can just call them Rich Kids of London.

Every Rolex Tells a Story: Tiger Woods

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The only golfer in the modern era to hold all four professional majors simultaneously, Tiger Woods is no stranger to success. Though his marriage to the mother of his children reached a scandalous end a few years ago, the athlete seems to have moved on from that. He dated Lindsey Vonn seriously for a few years and has settled into a lower profile as a public figure since their break up. Woods is no stranger to fine timepieces, so it seems fitting that Rolex tapped him for their Every Rolex Tells a Story series.

Every Rolex Tells a Story: Tiger Woods (photo: Rolex)
"When I’m not playing golf, I want to be in the ocean. I grew up in Southern California, in the Pacific, surfing, and I dive all the time. Water has always been a part of my life... For all of this, I need a watch that is very reliable, that’s why for me the Rolex Deepsea is a natural fit. I love the way it feels. It’s heavy, it’s sturdy, it’s very manly," says Woods about his choice of Rolex. He describes his experience underwater as a break from the connectivity of modern life, something that makes sense given the fact that he has been under a microscope for years as a household name and top athlete.

Woods plans to stage a comeback to competitive gold with the first event of the PGA Tour's 2016-2017 season, the Safeway Open on October 13th. The golfer has been recovering from surgeries since participating in the at the 2015 Wyndham Championship last year. Though nothing is set in stone, this fall will see him return to competing in the biggest golf tournaments in the world. On his time away from the golf course, he spent time with his children, designing golf courses and, of course, in the sea.

"My watch has been part of wins, of losses, part of adventures with my kids, individual adventures. I was sceptical at first that this watch could keep up with me. And you know what, it can." For more on Tiger Woods and his Deepsea, check out the video embedded below from the World of Rolex YouTube channel.

Every Rolex Tells a Story: Vijay Amritraj

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The story behind professional tennis player Vijay Amritraj's road to owning a Rolex begins in his home country of India during a childhood spent plagued with health issues. India's first professional sportsman spent most of his childhood in the hospital with a disease of the lungs. His doctors recommended to his parents that he partake in outdoor sports to help strengthen his frail body. Amritraj chose to take tennis lessons, an extraordinary expense for an Indian family at the time, which would not only help him get healthier, but also help pave his way to Wimbledon and other major tennis tournaments before he was twenty years old.

Professional Tennis Player Vijay Amritraj (photo: Rolex)
"I think tennis was my greatest education. It taught me about not just the world, but about myself and what one is able to achieve. Tennis gave me more than I could have ever asked for and my Rolex stands for exactly that. It makes you think of the impossible as nothing." Amritraj won the Newport Hall of Fame Tournament in 1976 and received a yellow gold Rolex Day-Date 36 in addition to his cash prize. At 23 years old, the athlete felt too young to wear a Rolex, but kept it on his wrist because it was a source of pride for him, especially given what he had to overcome to achieve his success in sports.

After forty years, the gold Rolex is still on his wrist, as you can see in the video embedded below. The athlete credits his health and life accomplishments, which include being named a UN Messenger of Peace and carrying the Olympic Torch for India, to his involvement in sports. He sees his Day-Date as a symbol of how perseverance and dedication can lead to excellence and he wears it proudly. For information on Vijay Amritraj's story and a closer look at his vintage Day-Date, visit rolex.com.

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Lindsey Vonn Wears a Rolex on Running Wild With Bear Grylls

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Lindsey Vonn on Running Wild With Bear Grylls (photo: NBC)
Olympic gold medalist in alpine skiing and Rolex brand ambassador Lindsey Vonn appeared on NBC's Running Wild with Bear Grylls this week, an outdoor survival show in which Grylls takes a celebrity on an adventure in each episode. Vonn's episode was filmed on the island of Corsica in the Mediterranean Sea and while she spends most of her time skiing down mountains, climbing the rocky coastal cliffs of the island proved to be a challenge for the athlete.

Vonn tested her individual survival abilities during the 48 hour journey, letting survival expert Grylls know early on that she did not want help getting up the mountain. "One thing I've noticed with Lindsey is that everything's a competition," Grylls said early in the challenge. Her competitive nature combined with an intense work ethic have helped her become the successful athlete she is today, something she would like to pass on to her children someday. "I definitely want to teach my kids that they can be whatever they want to be. Nothing's going to be handed to them," she said. "There's no substitute for hard work."

The olympian entered the challenge wearing a yellow gold Rolex Day-Date, a timepiece that accurately reflects her accomplishments. Vonn was featured in ads for Ladies models, including the diamond-encrusted Pearlmaster earlier this year, but it seems that she prefers the President's Watch for her personal collection. This makes sense to me after watching the episode. While most media outlets focused on her comments about Tiger Woods, I found it interesting that she expressed a desire to compete with men on the slopes as a skier.

Lindsey Vonn may model swimsuits and compete against women in her sport (for now) but what struck me the most while watching the episode is how her spirit resembles that of strong women from the past, like Mercedes Gleitze, the first woman to cross the English Channel unaided in 1927. Her pioneering spirit and commitment to excellence makes her a great representation for the brand and I look forward to seeing what the future holds for the athlete.

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Adam Levine Wearing a Rolex

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A Los Angeles native, singer Adam Levine has amassed an impressive collection of luxury watches since he shot to fame in the early 2000s as frontman for the rock/pop band Maroon 5. Becoming a judge on The Voice in 2011 has increased both his name recognition and net worth. The new season of the hit singing competition show premieres September 19th on NBC.

Singer Adam Levine in People Magazine wearing a Rolex GMT-Master II (photo: People)
Levine started his musical career early, eventually forming a garage band named Kara's Flowers while attending Brentwood School. While the band got signed to a label, they disbanded after their first album failed to sell more than 5,000 copies. Levine moved to New York where he attended one semester of college before dropping out and getting the band back together under the name Maroon 5. Their first album, Songs About Jane, was a sleeper hit, reaching success on the charts a couple of years after its release. They would go on to win several Grammy Awards, tour the world and work with many successful songwriters.

Married to Namibian supermodel Behati Prinsloo since 2014, the couple welcomed a child shortly thereafter. In addition to his success in music and television, the singer has also released fragrances and clothing lines. His commercial success has helped him put together a vast collection of fine wristwatches, including the GMT-Master II he is wearing in the photo above for a photoshoot for People Magazine's Sexiest Man Alive shoot. He has also been seen wearing several vintage Daytona models, Day-Dates and Submariners. Bob's Watches posted a few photos showing the singer wearing several Rolex models here.

The Grammy winner is wearing a yellow gold Rolex in the embedded photo below from his Instagram feed. His choices seem to suggest that he is a purist, preferring to sport rare vintage Daytona models over trendy modified pieces. For more information on the watches, visit the Rolex Models section of this website or rolex.com. For information on the latest season of The Voice, check out nbc.com/the-voice.

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Who Wears a Rolex Sky-Dweller?

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Irishman and UFC featherweight champ Conor McGregor will go up against welterweight Nate Diaz on Saturday, August 20th in a highly anticipated rematch after their first fight a few months ago. When he is not in the gym training for his next battle, the mixed martial arts superstar spends time curating a wardrobe worthy of a distinguished gentleman that includes the finest luxury timepieces in the world. His latest acquisition is the Everose gold Rolex Sky-Dweller with a chocolate dial shown in the photo below. 

UFC Fighter Conor McGregor wearing an Everose gold Rolex Sky-Dweller (photo: McGregor's Instagram)
Introduced by Rolex in 2012, the Sky-Dweller is their most complicated watch, featuring an annual calendar and second time zone feature controlled by a Ring Command bezel. Only precious metal configurations are available, making it a prestigious addition to the watchmaker's Oyster Perpetual line. The case diameter measures 42mm and the bezel is fluted, giving the large watch a textured look that reflects the light and catches the eye.

The Sky-Dweller is popular amongst athletes, with golfers Tiger Woods and Adam Scott photographed wearing it - Scott modeling the watch for Rolex's Sky-Dweller ads. Rolex brand ambassador Roger Federer also has a Sky-Dweller in his collection as does boxer Floyd Mayweather. A boxing match between Mayweather and McGregor has been floated around for months, with McGregor recently saying he would accept the match under Mayweather's terms.

"Right now I have Floyd running around the Showtime offices gathering my money. That's what he's doing. He's running around the Showtime offices, begging for those executives to come up with $100 million cash for me to fight me. So as soon as he gets my money, we can fight." McGregor told mmafighting.com, citing financial hold ups for the delay.

Sports stars aren't the only fans of the Sky-Dweller. The greats of hip hop and R&B have also embraced the model, with Jay Z, 50 Cent and Chris Brown all photographed wearing one over the past few years. Trey Songz is also a Sky-Dweller owner, showing it off all over his Instagram feed. I've embedded a photo of Songz rocking his Sky-Dweller with Dave East below. For more information on the Sky-Dweller, visit the Rolex Models page on this site or rolex.com for more information.

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Rapper Future Wearing a Rolex in GQ with Giorgio Armani

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Atlanta rapper Future was photographed for the fall 2016 issue of GQ Style alongside fashion legend Giorgio Armani and a $2.6 Million Bugatti. The publication thought of pairing the rapper with the designer and luxury car partly because he was featured on a hit song titled 'Bugatti' by Ace Hood earlier in his career. Armani has recently designed an exclusive clothing line for Bugatti that Future is photographed wearing for the magazine. 

Future and Giorgio Armani in front of a Bugatti in GQ (photo: GQ/Nacho Alegre)
The shoot took place in the courtyard of Armani's home in Milan, where he runs an empire that includes hotels, restaurants, bookstores and cafés, all in addition to his work as a fashion designer. Many of the items from his men's line for Bugatti are priced upon request and are made from such prestigious materials as cashmere and crocodile leather. The Bugatti Chiron, shown in the photo above, boasts a top speed of 261 miles per hour, making it one of the fastest and most expensive cars in the world.

Future has earned his place among the top rappers in the world, releasing three albums that went number one on the Billboard 200 chart within a seven month period. He has worked with the top hip hop artists in the game, including DJ Khaled and Jay Z in the song 'I Got the Keys' off Khaled's latest LP Major Key. The video, linked below, shows them wearing Rolex timepieces in the black and white hit video embedded below.

MTV recently released a short documentary about Future called 'Future's Reign' in which he gives viewers an inside look at his Purple Reign tour. In recent interviews, the father of four speaks on moving back to his hometown from Beverly Hills to reconnect with family and friends, something he has missed after years on the road promoting his music.

'I know how much he suffers to be where he is. He’s suffered just like I’ve suffered. So...we’re friends in a way,' Armani told GQ about the hip hop heavyweight. For more information on the shoot and Armani's Bugatti collection, visit gq.com or pick up the fall issue of GQ Style. 

Who Wears a Yellow Gold Rolex Day-Date?

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Known as the presidents' watch, the Rolex Day-Date (Reference # 228238) is a symbol of success that transcends time and place. Introduced in the 1950s, this model is only available in precious metals and represents the ultimate in prestige and status. The yellow gold configuration, shown below on Justin Timberlake, is met with both reverence and resistance by fans of the brand. However, even though yellow gold has fallen out of favor with some over past decade, they Day-Date model is still a favorite of the superstars of sports, music and fashion. 

Justin Timberlake Wearing a Gold Rolex Day-Date (photo: GQ)
Aside from Justin Timberlake, who wore the gold Day-Date above in his video for Can't Stop the Feeling! earlier this year, there are many celebrities who have been spotted wearing this reference in the past few years. Hollywood power couple Jennifer Aniston and Justin Theroux have both been photographed wearing gold Day-Dates. Victoria Beckham, Kim Kardashian and Nicki Minaj have also been seen sporting this configuration, proving that the wristwatch model is equally suitable for women's wrists. LeBron James, shown in the photo below, sported a Day-Date II while taking part in the parade in Cleveland after the Cavaliers took home the NBA championship earlier this year.

Lebron James at Cleveland Cavaliers Championship Parade (photo: foxsports.com)
The Day-Date model was the first to feature the President bracelet and an arc-shaped window displaying the day at 12 o'clock. A superlative chronometer, the 40mm version features a 3255 self-winding mechanical movement manufactured by Rolex in-house with a power reserve of 70 hours. It features a fluted bezel and the scratch-resisant sapphire crystal features a Cyclops magnifying lens over the date aperture at 3 o'clock. This model is also available with a 36mm case and a leather strap. The 40mm yellow gold configuration in the photo below (Reference # 228238) retails for 33,200 Swiss francs or approximately $33,459 US. 

Yellow Gold Rolex Day-Date (photo: Rolex)
Yellow gold watches are not for everyone. I explore this topic in my previous post: Are Yellow Gold Rolex Watches Gaudy? To watch Justin Timberlake's music video for Can't Stop the Feeling! click here. For more information on the Rolex Day-Date, visit rolex.com. 

What Rolex Model do Rappers Wear?

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In any profession, buying a luxury timepiece is a symbol of status and achievement. The rap game is no different, with most of the top hip hop artists sporting the ultimate status symbol: a gold Rolex. While different rappers choose different models, there are a few configurations that are more popular amongst the superstars of the musical genre.

Jay Z Styled with a 7 Kilo Cuban Link Chain, Celine Bracelet and Yellow Gold Rolex Sky-Dweller (photo: Haute Time)
Jay Z Styled with a 5 Kilo Cuban Link Chain, Celine ID Bracelet and Gold Rolex Sky-Dweller (photo: Haute Time)
Jay Z has an extensive luxury watch collection, switching it up from the gold Rolex Sky-Dweller he was wearing above in 2013 to the new Rolex Daytona 116500LN he was spotted wearing with wife Beyonce during the NBA finals. Another rapper with a Sky-Dweller in his collection is Meek Mill, who was gifted the diamond-encrusted custom Sky-Dweller by Nicki Minaj for his birthday earlier this year. Minaj took photos wearing a custom Datejust at Meek's birthday celebration. She has also been shot wearing a yellow gold Day-Date.

Wiz Khalifa Wearing a Custom Yellow Gold Rolex (photo: scoremoreshows.com)
The Day-Date and Datejust models are popular amongst rap giants like Wiz Khalifa, Eminem, Young Thug and Tory Lanez. Young Thug was photographed for GQ wearing a custom Rolex earlier this year and Lanez wore a yellow gold President Rolex for his performance of 'Say It' on Jimmy Kimmel Live last January. Wiz Khalifa has worn a vintage yellow gold Rolex Day-Date in photo shoots for GQ and his Instagram feed. Eminem made headlines years ago for wondering if he could afford a Rolex after he achieved success as a rapper. It turned out he could and was photographed wearing a Datejust for the cover of Rolling Stone.

While there isn't one particular Rolex model that appeals to all rappers, most of the rappers I have profiled on this blog seem to prefer yellow gold Day-Date or Datejust models with President bracelets. There are those who prefer custom versions with diamonds and purists like Jay Z, who seems to prefer wearing the newest Rolex models direct from the manufacturer in their original configurations.

Yellow Gold Rolex Day-Date (photo: Rolex)
The yellow gold Rolex Day-Date in the photo above retails for approximately $33,459 USD. For more information on this configuration, click here. To see which Rolex models all of your favorite celebrities wear, check out our Celebrities Wearing Rolex Watches page. To check Rolex's entire line of wristwatches, visit rolex.com.

Jennifer Aniston Wears a Gold Rolex Day-Date

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Rumors have been swirling this week about a possible pregnancy for Jennifer Aniston and husband Justin Theroux. The couple was married in 2015 after being engaged for three years. Although many celebrity publications have reported the news, Aniston's reps deny that the couple is expecting a child. 
Jennifer Aniston wearing a gold Rolex Day-Date at Husband Justin Theroux's HBO Premier
Jennifer Aniston wearing a gold Rolex Day-Date at Husband Justin Theroux's HBO Premier (photo: mirror.co.uk)
Aniston, who shot to fame as a member of the ensemble cast of NBC's hit show Friends, has appeared in several feature films since leaving the show. She received a Golden Globe nomination for her gritty role in Cake. Most recently, she appeared in Gary Marshall's Mother's Day alongside Julia Roberts and Jason Sudeikis. She was married to Brad Pitt prior to this relationship and media questions about motherhood have plagued her since the split.

The beautiful and stylish actress has been photographed wearing several Rolex watches through the years. Her chic style of dress is complimented by the classical design of the watches. She is shown wearing a gold Day-Date in the photo above, showing off her engagement ring on the red carpet at the premier of Theroux's HBO hit show The Leftovers.

For more information on the gold Rolex Day-Date, click here. To check out Justin Theroux's Rolexes, click here.

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