...Rolex Macro Shot Of The Day...
Platinum Yacht-Master Bezel
Sunday, 13 January 2013
Saturday, 12 January 2013
Wednesday, 9 January 2013
...Rolex Super Coolness...
Lloyd Bridges
SEA-HUNT Submariner
Lloyd Bridges was a very successful actor who stared in TV shows and in over 140 films. He was also a life-long Rolex wearer.
Above photo of Lloyd Bridges appears courtesy of Wayne Williams
Lloyd Bridges' son's Beau and Jeff Bridges are pictured below with their mother Dorothy, and father Lloyd. This photo was taken in the mid 1960s, and you notice Lloyd is wearing his trademark Rolex Submariner.
Lloyd Bridges stared on the TV show SEA-HUNT as the American scuba-diving adventurer, Mike Nelson from 1958 to 1961. During its 4 season run, SEA-HUNT filmed 155 episodes and was about the adventures of a scuba-diver named Mike Nelson who was an retired U.S. Navy Frogman who became a freelance diver.
One of the unique characteristics of the SEA-HUNT was that at the end of every episode, Lloyd Bridges would ask his viewers to help protect and preserve the oceans of the world.
On the two following magazine covers from 1960, we see Lloyd Bridges wearing a Rolex Oyster bracelet.
Lloyd Bridges was so into scuba-diving, he ended up doing most of the stunts on underwater stunts on SEA-HUNT. Many famous actors began their careers including Larry Hagman (Dallas), Robert Conrad (The Wild Wild West) Leonard Nimoy (Star Trek) and Jack Nicholson.
Lamar Boren did the underwater cinematography and went on to work on other Ivan Tors' productions which included the TV show Flipper as well as three James Bond movies: Thunderball, You Only Live Twice and The Spy Who Loved Me.
It appears to my eyes and research that Lloyd Bridges wore a Rolex Oyster Perpetual on an Oyster bracelet during some part of SEA-HUNT as seen below.
Lloyd Bridges went on to become a famous movie actor and is the father of fellow actor, Jeff Bridges.
Lloyd Bridges is pictured above with his wife, and below many years later wearing his trademark yellow gold Rolex Submariner.
Rolex Coolness: Lloyd Bridges
The SEA-HUNT Submariner
Sunday, 6 January 2013
...Wrist Shot Of The Day...
Quentin's Ice-Cold Pepsi GMT
I have to say I am still really surprised that Rolex discontinued such an iconic Rolex model as the Pepsi GMT? I don't understand why Rolex does not still offer the red and cobalt blue bezel insert on the newer model Rolex GMT.
Supposedly Rolex can't get close to matching the red and blue colors with ceramic, but I say, who cares about ceramic!?! Ceramic is nice, but it is much more expensive, and the previous generation of anodized aluminum bezels had a very cool metallic look.
I think Rolex should bring back the aluminum Pepsi bezel on the current GMT Master. It is a fact the Rolex Submariner is the most iconic sports watch in history, but the Pepsi GMT-Master is not far behind it, as far as being recognizable.
I think Rolex should bring back the aluminum Pepsi bezel on the current GMT Master. It is a fact the Rolex Submariner is the most iconic sports watch in history, but the Pepsi GMT-Master is not far behind it, as far as being recognizable.
Saturday, 5 January 2013
Rolex Day-Date Ad
January 1973
This fascinating Rolex advertisement was published in a magazine in January of 1973, which was exactly 40 years ago. It is amazing how much Rolex advertising has changed over the last half century.
If Only These Walls Could Talk
Here is a higher-resolution photo of the executive offices at Rolex Headquarters in Geneva in 1973. It is clear, that at least back in 1973, Rolex was very proud and interested in their history. What I want to know, is where are all those photos today? I want to see them and learn more about the amazing history of Rolex.
Thursday, 3 January 2013
B.B. King
A King And His President
The Greatest Blues Guitarist In History
B.B. King is the greatest blues guitarist in history and he just celebrated his 87th birthday and he is still going strong!!! B.B. King is pictured below with his trademark guitar named Lucille by his side, with his trademark yellow gold Rolex President on his wrist. It's interesting to note B.B. King has always worn his Rolex Day-Date in reverse, like the King of race car driving, Richard Petty, who wears his Daytona flipped around.
B.B. King's watch almost looks like a bracelet from the front and his ring looks like a Rolex President bracelet style ring. Also, Peter who is a reader of Jake's Rolex Watch Blog pointed out (in the comments section) that B.B. King's guitar has two coronets on it that look very similar to the Rolex coronet/crown/logo. This could explain why B.B. King wears his Rolex Day-Date with the coronet where the watch usually goes!!!
When Love Comes To Town
Today on Jake's Rolex Watch Blog you are in for a real musical treat, so turn up the volume and enjoy some of the best blues guitar you will ever hear:
In these next two videos we see John Mayer going off with B.B. King–both playing some very serious blues guitar!!!
In these next two photos, we also see B. B. Kind wearing his trademark Yellow Gold Rolex Day-Date.
Below is the video of Riding With The King. What is cooler than Eric Clapton and B.B. King riding around in an old Caddy while they sing, while wearing Rolex watches!?!?
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