After the announcement of the retirement of 'Doctor Rossi' in August, it is time to say "goodbye" to one of the best riders of this century and the man who simply defines MotoGP. Valentino Rossi will put an end to his incredible 25-year career in the MotoGP Grand Prix of Valencia this weekend. During the approach to the GP on Sunday, Valentino wore a Rolex Day [...]
In recent years, we have been witnessing an exponential increase in the phenomenon we have called "Rolex fever". The increase in demand has grown inversely proportional to the decrease in supply by Rolex. What at first seemed a phenomenon linked to the professional watch of the brand par excellence, the Rolex Cosmograph Daytona in steel [...]
Rolex has always been close to the nautical world and actively participates by sponsoring the most important events of this fascinating universe such as the SailGP, a revolutionary event in the world of sailing, of which Rolex is Presenting Partner and Official Watch. The SailGP was created in 2018 and is an international sailing tournament that sees the most advanced technologies at work [...]
Rolex arrives in the heart of Milan, in Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, in partnership with the chain of high-end jewelery and watchmaking Rocca 1794. It will be the second Rolex mono-brand boutique in the Lombard capital, which will occupy two of the three shop windows previously in use by Stefanel. Rocca 1794, owned by the Damiani Group, is taking care of the project with the well-known [...]
The link between Roger Federer and Rolex is no mystery. The now legendary Swiss tennis player has been one of the few ambassadors of the Geneva house for many years and we have often seen him wearing iconic Rolex watches, also thanks to his contribution. A true Gentleman on and off the pitch, Roger Federer is an example of dedication, determination and perseverance. All qualities that [...]
The auction "IMPORTANT MODERN & VINTAGE TIMEPIECES", curated by Antiquorum Auctioneer, will be held on 9 May in Geneva at the Hotel Beau-Rivage. With a total of 535 lots and a catalog full of a great variety of wrist and pocket watches, able to satisfy every type of collector. Speaking with Julien Schaerer (Managing Director of Antiquorum) and Giovanni Varesi (Head of Italy [...]
At Watches & Wonder Rolex unveiled the new generation of Rolex Datejust 36 with a series of new textured dials, introducing a 'palm leaf' motif and a fluted motif that echoes the knurling of the iconic bezels. The new dials are available in three colors - olive green, gold and dark silver - but the fluted pattern is also available in blue. [...]
Among the most awaited news of Watches & Wonders we find the Rolex releases that confirmed what had been rumored for months, namely the introduction of the new Rolex Explorer in steel and an unprecedented as well as unexpected version in yellow Rolesor, a combination of Oystersteel and 18ct gold. The Rolex Explorer was introduced in 1953 after the first historic and victorious rise of the [...]
In addition to the Rolex Explorer II just presented in an updated version and, in addition to the return to the 36 mm diameter for the Explorer 1, Rolex has re-inserted the Oyster bracelet option, in addition to the Jubilee bracelet, on the GMT-Master II Batman reference 126710BLNR and Pepsi, reference 126710BLRO. The new generation of GMT-Master II, introduced in 2018 with the reference 126710BLRO, p [...]