Sam Webb in 2012 Vogue Hommes International Editorial Wearing a Rolex (photo: thefashionisto.com)

A couple years earlier, Webb posed with fashion icon and model Carmen Dell'Orefice in a steamy editorial called 'La Vie en Rose' for the October 2010 issue of Geil Magazine. Photographer Brian Jankic captured the models in various sensual positions during the shoot, which was styled by Kim Johnson.

Carmen Dell'Orefice and Sam Webb in Geil Magazine (photo: anneofcarversville.com)

The editorial, featuring a significant age gap between the models, is sexy and subversive. The images could easily have been taken fifty years earlier based on their mid-twentieth century style, including several black and white photos in the magazine spread. Dell'Orefice evokes old Hollywood glamour, playing the cougar to Webb's young male ingenue. The twenty-first century commentary on age, gender and beauty comes through loud and clear. Visit anneofcarversville.com to check out the rest of the photos.

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Rolex Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona

My grandfather was an avid deep sea diver and fisherman and he was rarely seen without his Rolex on his wrist. He left me that watch in his will a few years ago, and I wore it proudly for years. I liked having a piece of him with me and was also fascinated by wearing a watch that was close to my age that still looked great and functioned well.

For my fortieth birthday, I decided to purchase my own Rolex and preserve my grandfather's for when my young son would be old enough to inherit it.

It was the search for my own Rolex that became the genesis for this blog. With so many options and styles to choose from, I spent a lot of time diving into the rich history of Rolex to decide which model best suited my lifestyle.

As a creative executive based in South Florida, I spend a lot of my time with clients and colleagues, but I also like to get out on the water as much as possible. Whether I'm taking the family out to the sandbar on a Saturday or kite surfing on the beach in the early mornings before heading to the office, I need a watch that can handle my active lifestyle, but still look good with a Tom Ford suit for one of the many black tie events I have to attend throughout the year.

Rolex Deepsea Sea-Dweller with Black Ceramic Bezel

After much consideration and hours spent in Rolex forums, I went with the Rolex DeepSea Sea-Dweller with the black dial, black ceramic bezel and oyster bracelet. It is certainly a departure from the yellow gold Daytona with the brown leather strap in terms of style, but the DeepSea gives me all that I want in a watch - it is rough and tumble but still elegant. I feel comfortable transitioning the stainless steel watch from diving and boating to getting dressed and going out.

Although the search for my own Rolex is over, I am left with an appreciation and passion for the Rolex brand that I intend to explore using this blog. My particular areas of interest include the history of Rolex, vintage advertisements, Rolex models, design, functionality, fashion, style and accessories.