Stainless Steel GMT Black and Blue Ceramic Bezel

...BaselWorld 2013 Introduction...Stainless Steel GMTBlack and Blue Ceramic Bezel40MM Reference 116710BLNRHmmmmmmmmmm!?! Rolex introduced this all new Night & Day bezel stainless steel Rolex GMT Master II at Baselworld, and it represents the first time they made a two-color bezel ceramic insert. What do I think about this new color combination? As Larry David would say, it "Pretty, Pretty Good." ;-) I think I might deem it the "Black and Blueberry"...

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Paul Newman Daytona 50th Anniversary Rolex Daytona Begins

...Rolex Ultra-Super Coolness...Paul Newman Daytona50th Anniversary Rolex Daytona BeginsRolex is celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Rolex Daytona and as a result, Rolex is diving into the history of the Rolex Daytona and points out that nobody epitomizes the Rolex Daytona, like Paul Newman. So the question in my mind is whether or not the Platinum 50th anniversary Daytona's blue dial is a quiet tribute to Mr. Blue Eyes? I will let you decide...

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Stainless Steel Rolex Yacht-Master II

...BaselWorld 2013 Introduction...All-New Stainless Steel Rolex Yacht-Master II44MM Reference 116...

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Roger Federer Rockin' The All New Platinum Rolex Daytona

...Rolex Super Coolness...Roger FedererRockin' The All-New Platinum Rolex DaytonaRoger Federer is the greatest tennis play in history and he is pictured below rockin' the all-new Platinum 50th Anniversary Rolex Daytona that Rolex launched earlier this week at BaselWorld 2013 in Basel, Switzerland. In the photo below of Roger Federer wearing a tuxedo, does he not look like James Bond!?! Over the following week, I will be presenting much more...

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Rolex Introduces Tudor Heritage Chrono Blue 42MM Blues Brother

...Rolex BaselWorld 2013 Introduction...Rolex IntroducesTudor Heritage Chrono Blue42MM Reference 70330BEarlier this week I broke a story–before Tudor officially launched the new Retro Heritage Blue Chrono–that showed off pictures of the all-new Retro "MonteCarlo" Beauty, and here are official photos from the BaselWorld Introduction.This all-new Tudor Heritage Chronograph model is based upon the original Rolex Tudor Reference 7169, which is pictured...

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The Return Of The Stella Dial Rolex Day-Date

...BaselWorld 2013 Introduction...The Return Of The Stella DialRolex Day-Date36MM Reference 118...

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Stainless Steel GMT Black and Blue Ceramic Bezel

...BaselWorld 2013 Introduction...Stainless Steel GMTBlack and Blue Ceramic Bezel40MM Reference 116710B...

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Platinum Rolex Daytona Ice Blue Dial with Ceramic Bezel

...BaselWorld 2013 Introduction...Platinum Rolex Daytona Ice Blue Dial with Ceramic Bezel40MM Reference 116...

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...Rolex BaselWorld 2013 Coverage Begins...

...Rolex BaselWorld 2013 Coverage Begins...Tudor IntroducesNew Retro Heritage Colorburst Chrono42MM Blues BrotherIt's hard to believe that it is already that time of the year for Rolex introductions as BaselWorld in Switzerland. Rolex has not officially introduced any new models yet, but we have this crazy all-new retro 42MM Tudor "Monte Carlo" model to report. Rolex famously re-intoduced the Tudor Heritage Chrono at BaselWorld 2010 to critical...

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Yellow Gold Rolex GMT Master II 50th Anniversary Celebration Model with Green Dial

...Rolex Studio Shot Of The Day...Yellow Gold Rolex GMT Master II50th Anniversary Celebration Model with Green DialReference 116718LNI have been publishing Jake's Rolex World for 6 years now, and in that time my banner has never changed. I was looking at it a few days ago, when I realized I have never really showcased the yellow gold Rolex GMT Master II pictured on the right side of my banner, so I thought I would take this opportunity to do so. Rolex...

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Paris Hilton Rockin' A Rose Gold Rolex Daytona

...Rolex Hotness...Paris HiltonRockin' An EverRose Gold Rolex Daytona40MM Reference 116...

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Rolex Fashion Shot of the Day: Uli's LV Submainer...

Green On GreenUli's LV Rolex SubmarinerAs the editor of Jake's Rolex Watch Blog I'm probably not supposed to talk about my favorite Rolex, but I will tell you it is the Rolex 50th Anniversary LV Submariner. To my way of thinking The LV Submariner has the perfect balance of timeless Rolex design language and a colorful, charismatic vibe. I think the green bezel insert is fun, sporty, novel and aquatic–and I love the Maxi-Markers and Fat Hands. This...

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Rolex History: The First Rolex President...

The First Rolex PresidentPresident Dwight Eisenhower[1951 Yellow Gold Rolex Datejust on a Jubilee Bracelet]The 150,000th Officially Certified Rolex Swiss ChronometerThe first President Of The United States that I know of who wore a Rolex was President Dwight D. Eisenhower. One of the myths I busted said he wore a Rolex Day-Date and I believe I proved that to be untrue in my 10 part series named The History of The Rolex President. In fact, President...

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Rolex Lume Shot of the Day: Yachtmaster II

Rolex Lume Shot of the Day: Yachtmaster IIPeter took this excellent lume shot of his white gold Rolex Yachtmaster II which is a very interesting watch. Thanks for sharing Peter...

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Rolex Coolness: Roger Moore

Rolex Coolness: Roger MooreWould You Like Some Coffee!?!Roger Moore is most famous for playing James Bond and in this candid kitchen shot we see him at home pouring some morning coffee. I guess he is not the only actor to play James Bond who wears Rolex off screen.Everybody always talks about how Sean Connery was the best Bond, but as time goes by, the more I appreciate Roger Moore. By the way, Sean Connery began playing the James Bond character...

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Wrist Shot of the Day: Very Early Submariner from the early 1950s...

...Wrist Shot Of The Day...Flawless "Big Crown" 1954 Rolex SubmarinerReference 6200This is where it all really got started. This Rolex is the first model made that had the Submariner designation on the dial. This watch is in flawless mint-condition and the hands and markers developed a beautiful copper colored patina that makes it that much more beautiful. It also has the rare 3, 6, 9 Rolex Explorer-like dial. This watch is crazy!...

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JK's Stainless Steel Clasp Coronet

...Rolex Macro Shot Of The Day...JK's Stainless Steel Clasp Coro...

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Caroline Wozniacki Ladies 36MM Rolex Datejust

...Rolex Hotness...Caroline WozniackiLadies 36MM Rolex DatejustI must admit I love the "ROLEX. LIVE FOR GREATNESS" slogan as seen in this 2011 Rolex magazine ad...

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Orange Hand Explorer 42MM with Polar White Dial

...Wrist Shot Of The Day...Orange Hand Explorer42MM with Polar White DialWhat is my favorite newer Rolex model? Probably the 42MM Orange Hand Explorer with the Polar What dial as seen in the three photos below. In particular, I really like the super fat hands, and Maxi-Markers, as well as the fat lugs, and of course, the 42mm size seems just right. Also, the orange hand with the polar white dial is so cool looking...

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