Young Thug wearing a custom Rolex in GQ (photo: Ben Watts)

In the profile of the rapper that appeared in the February issue of GQ magazine, Young Thug is characterized as both violent and stoic, brilliant yet unintelligible. This dichotomy may explain why people are fascinated by his music. If art is a mirror for society, then Young Thug is showing us that growing up in the projects of south Atlanta indelibly affects the way you approach the world.

Instead of using fame and success as a vehicle to move away from the street, the hip hop star seems to want to take the street with him on his climb to the top. Unlike rappers like Jay Z, who seem well adjusted to the finer things in life, Thug still seems to cling onto the volatility and language of the street. Perhaps this is what makes people gravitate toward him, even though they may not understand a word he is saying in any of his songs.

In the above photo from his GQ shoot, Young Thug layers a Bally jacket over a floral shirt by All Saints and a tank by Saturdays NYC. He wears an Apple watch on his right wrist and a custom Rolex on his left wrist, making an interesting statement about whether or not smartwatch sales will have a negative effect on the mechanical watch industry.

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The Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Model took to Instagram to show off her new gold Rolex 101031 last November. She paired it with a fur lined coat and an interesting snake-like gold ring on her finger.

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In the video for Rolex posted below, Vonn touches upon the aspirational quality of owning one of their timepieces. ''You've done something right if you're wearing one,' she states.

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Rolex Oyster Perpetual Explorer

In 2010, Rolex upgraded the iconic timepiece from a 36mm case to a 39mm case. It features a smooth bezel, black dial and the Explorer's unique hour hand design with a 3132 self winding mechanical movement equipped with Rolex's parachrom blue hairspring and Parallax shock absorber. Made with Rolex's 904L steel and featuring the oyster bracelet, this is one of the most simple and sturdy models available.

The Explorer is classic and elegant, with smooth, clean lines and a very clear display. Although many other Rolex models provide additional features that may excite buyers, this model is ideal for those with an understated but elegant aesthetic.

The suggested retail price for the Explorer (reference # 214270) is 6,200 Swiss Francs or approximately $6,503 US according to current exchange rates.

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Rolex Parachrom Blue Hairspring

Hairsprings are generally composed of ferromagnetic alloys such as iron, nickel, cobalt and chrome, however, these alloys are sensitive to magnetism and shock. Rolex developed the blue Parachrom hairspring buy fusing niobium and zirconium with a precise quantity of oxygen then introduced to obtain this specific alloy. The use of this alloy makes this hairspring up to ten times more accurate than traditional hairsprings.

Rolex has two patents on their blue Parachrom hairspring. One is for the chemical composition of the alloy and the other is for the surface treatment that was developed in 2005 that gives the hairspring its blue color.

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Model Carmen Dell'Orefice in 2009 Rolex Ad at Age 78

'Class is Forever' reads the ad copy, a phrase that is true for both the Rolex brand and the timeless beauty of Carmen Dell'Orefice. Still modeling as an octogenarian, she says it keeps her young - and who are we to argue?

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Other unique qualities of this model include an analog date display on a sub-dial in the 3 o'clock position and a double bezel that is both domed and fluted. The hour markers are split down the middle by the minutes, making for another interesting design feature.

Saliera by Benvenuto Cellini, Paris, France, 1543

Actress Charlize Theron wearing Rolex DeepSea at Lakers Game

There is something sexy about a beautiful woman wearing an oversized watch designed for a man's wrist. Even while wearing a flannel shirt - or boyfriend shirt, as they have come to be known - she exudes sex appeal.

Theron plays up the femininity in her Christian Dior commercials and red carpet gowns, but seems completely comfortable blurring the gender lines with her more casual looks. As they do with menswear, Rolex watches seem to up the ante for any look in terms of style and elegance.

It certainly doesn't hurt that this particular timepiece is on the wrist of one of the most beautiful women in Hollywood, but the juxtaposition between the masculinity of the DeepSea and Charlize's smooth, glowing skin is a sight to behold.

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Rolex Oyster Perpetual Sky-Dweller

This beautiful timepiece is designed to remedy that. With a turn of the bezel, you can set your watch to two different time zones without stopping the watch. This allows you to tell the time in your current time zone while keeping your watch set to the time zone you came from. It also adjusts the date between months with 30 and 31 days, meaning you only have to adjust the date once a year on March 1.

Shown here in 18 karat white gold with a black leather strap and ivory dial, this wristwatch is built to go anywhere and go with anything. Golfer Adam Scott is featured in Rolex's ads for this model.

Golfer Adam Scott wearing Sky-Dweller in Rolex Ad

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona

Though it may have been designed for race car drivers, this watch is both elegant and distinguished, pictured here in platinum with an ice blue dial and chestnut brown bezel. With a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal that is water resistant up to 100 meters, this high precision personal timing tool can go sailing on the open water with you, too.