James Martin And Rolex Explorer; Sautéd To Perfection

James MartinWatches and culinary skills might not sound like the ideal partners, but they are indelibly linked in stirring up a delectable feast. Besides the regular ingredients that go into making a dish, keeping a note on time is what any culinary expert will tout as the most crucial factor that can make or break a dish. And who would know it better than James Martin, the hugely popular celebrity chef. The Rolex brand of watches is renowned for their accuracy in marking time and they form perfect companions when a celebrity chef is on screen, trying to stir up a recipe in a jiffy and all the time ensuring that he gives enough time for the ingredients to blend in perfectly. Like Martin knows that the time when you add the salt to the food makes all the difference to it, the Rolex Explorer is aware of its indispensability to the process of food making.

Born on 30th June 1972 in North Yorkshire, James Martin first appeared on television in 1996. Remaining true to his native place, James incorporated the Yorkshire flavour in his cooking as well. He hosted the celebrated James Martin: Yorkshire’s Finest specializing in typical Yorkshire cuisine. His popularity rose when James was asked to showcase his gastronomic delights on the BBC 2 program Ready Steady Cook. The chef also happens to be a good dancer, he teamed up with Camilla Dallerup in Strictly Coming Dancing. He came fourth in the celebrity ballroom dancing TV show.

Rolex ExplorerGoing back to the kitchen, James co-presented BBC Food’s Stately Suppers alongside Alistair Appleton. He later appeared on the Channel 4 program Richard and Judy. James now hosts the new version of the BBC 1 show Saturday Kitchen. James appeared in the BBC 2 series Sweet Baby James baking delectable puddings, desserts and cakes for the show. Chef Will Torrent served as his assistant on the show. He revisited recipes from places that he had visited in the past for this show. In April that year Martin appeared on Can You Cook It? as a celebrity judge. Martin selected Jake Sawyers as the new Blue Peter “Junior Chef”. The next few months Martin co-hosted the 12 yard series The Great British Village Show on BBC 1. The year ended with Martin cooking it up for James Martin’s Christmas Feasts on UKTV Food.

His next show Eating With The Enemy was finally broadcast in 2008 after being held back for a year. Martin holds the world record in carrot chopping, having peeled and chopped 515g of carrots in a minute. The record was set while filming a special show on the Ready Steady Cook Children In Need Special. Martin has also released the Cuisina by James Martin range of appliances that he designed. In 2003, Martin released the Stellar James Martin range of cookware that he helped style and design in collaboration with Stellar.

The Rolex Explorer has an interesting history behind its conception. The watch was launched to celebrate Sir Edmund Hillary’s success at having ascended the Everest Peak. The watch is extremely reliable in the most extreme of conditions and what better place than a kitchen to test the kind of situations the Rolex Explorer can survive. The Explorer is a perpetual chronometer that is certified to last the most adverse of circumstances. It is only a 36 mm in dial radius and the bezel has a sophisticated polish to it. An Oysterlock bracelet secures the watch on to its wearer, while the self winding watch remains waterproof to 100 metres. The Rolex Explorer and James Martin combine together to serve sautéd perfection.

Posted by Vanessa Puzio on August 30th, 2009 and filed under Rolex Culture, Rolex Events | No Comments »

Chernikeeff 2 Beats The Odds At The Rolex Fastnet Race

Rolex Fastnet RaceThis year’s Rolex Fastnet Race saw the yachts going through the rigors of the race yet again and one particular yacht that had water race enthusiasts peddling for its victory was the Chernikeeff 2. While Team RAN won the much coveted Blue Ribbon trophy the Chernikeeff 2 had to face a line of obstacles on its way and despite all odds finished the race at a close 12th position.

The conditions in weather were such that the smaller yachts had to struggle to keep themselves afloat and the fact that there was continuous sailing for a period of five days did not help matters either. The Chernikeeff 2 had to face some demanding waters but like the Rolex brand of watches the yacht’s commitment to excellence made it a champion amongst the many teams that set sail to achieve victory at this event.

Rolex watches have gained their reputation owing to over a century’s efforts in making these watches a brand name when it came to marking the accuracy of time. It would be an understatement to say that Rolex had to face tough competition from other watch brands on their course to distinction but nothing deterred them. In fact it is this fighting spirit of Rolex that bears a liking to the graph that the Chernikeeff 2 had to trace during this year’s Fastnet Race.

Rolex watches have always striven to be the ones who have estimated the glory of being at the number one position with utmost respect and the Rolex perseverance to stay put there is legendary. While the Chernikeeff 2 tossed against the mad rushes of the uncontrollable situation that the waters offered to those who were steering it, it’s will to survive reflected the Rolex’s
The Chernikeeff 2 housed the UKSA GBR Yacht Racing Team on its planks and this year the team had come with a promise to beat the waters at their game. The Chernikeeff 2 jacks were committed sailors who had put their age and their expertise on premium for the Rolex Fastnet Race. All the yachters were under 23 years of age and were led by Tom Gall who had returned to the English shores after a stint with the Puma Volvo Ocean Race Team.

Chernikeeff 2The Chernikeeff 2 enjoyed smooth sailing for the first two days and featured amongst the top 5 in the races. The Rolex Fastnet race that starts off from Cowes on the beautiful Isle of Wight in England rounds off the immortal Fastnet rock situated off the southwest coast of Ireland and finally drags to finish at Plymouth in the South of England. The Fastnet Challenge cup sponsored by Rolex is a much coveted prize and attracts thousands of yachters from all over the world ever two years that the event is held.

While routing this course ill luck struck the Chernikeeff 2.When the yacht had left the Channel and was nailing around Lands End a backstay force hit the yacht and inadvertently the Chernikeeff 2 had to steer in the opposite direction to the Fastnet Rock for at least an hour. Despite these impediments the Chernikeeff in keeping with the character of the Rolex Fastnet Race regained its lost position and strived to give the other teams some good competition. Yachting enthusiasts and supporters were left to admire the courage and the indomitable spirit that these young men had displayed and made the Rolex Fastnet Race experience a bespoken one.

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Sir Alex Ferguson And Rolex Air King; Unquestionable Dominance

Rolex Air King

Becoming the epitome of dominance requires consistency. Extraordinary dominance asks for an exemplary amount of uniformity which leads to an unbeatable performance, thus rendering tremendous stability. Rolex has illustrated the kind of dominance that can become unmovable and the Rolex Air King is an illustration of this fact, just like Sir Alex Ferguson has shown throughout his tenure with Manchester United. The brand has been outstanding in its effort of making wrist watches with every endeavour being credited as valiant. Sir Ferguson has put in exceptional efforts while coaching Man United for the past two decades and has led them to numerous league and division titles. The Rolex Air King not only encapsulates attention but paralyzes senses in such a way that one is not able to move his attention elsewhere. Rolex has never been diffident in exploring new ways to evolve the brand and has made it into an unbeatable market leader which has gone miles ahead of its adversaries in terms of quality and performance. The Rolex Air King testifies the approach of supremacy that Rolex has adopted throughout the years to scale the highest peaks of achievements. Sir Ferguson with his courageous efforts has turned Manchester United into a behemoth soccer team, which has been a dominant force in the English Premiere League and UEFA Championships.

Sir Alexander Chapman Ferguson was born on 31 December 1941 to Alexander Beaton Ferguson and Elizabeth Hardie and spent his childhood in Shieldhall Road, Govan, Scotland. His coaching term with Manchester United started in 1986 and has turned into one of the most successful tenures in the history of soccer. In these 22 years with the club, Sir Ferguson has led the team to an unprecedented number of championships which include eleven league championships and a couple of Champions League titles. He has been awarded the Manager of the Year award many a time and was the inaugural inductee into the English Football Hall of Fame. He got knighted by Queen Elizabeth II in 1999 and holds the Freedom of the City of Aberdeen.

Sir Alex Ferguson

The Rolex Air King is a dominant force is the realm of wrist watches, just like Sir Alex Ferguson is in Manchester United. The interface of the watch is crystal clear and has been styled well to cater to all basic functionalities. The designs in the watch justify simplicity and reflect that typical Rolex tradition which admirers have been fans of all these years. The Rolex Air King is an Oyster Perpetual variety and also a qualified chronometer. The watch has been certified by the COSC, the Swiss Official Chronometer Testing Institute which is the largest in Europe. The dial of the watch is as sleek as a pearl and is stark white. The bezel has been designed distinctly with the hour markings being engine turned. The Oysterclasp bracelet fits in beautifully on the wrist and has been made in traditional steel. The noticeable feature is that this one also reflects the comfort like other Rolex watches and packs in a punch effortlessly. The watch has been bestowed with crystal sapphire and is waterproof. Divers may benefit from this virtue of the watch which remain unscathed till a depth of 300 metres. All these royal features make the Air King dominant, like Sir Feguson’s exemplary management skills have made him an unmovable fixture from Manchester United.

Posted by Vanessa Puzio on August 29th, 2009 and filed under Rolex Culture, Rolex Events | No Comments »

Nigel Lythgoe And Rolex GMT Master II; Defining Imagination

Nigel Lythgoe

Endeavour only bears fruit when pursued with undeterred commitment, courage, vigour and passion. All these virtues coming together form an unbeatable amalgam that exploits all the potential in the concerned entity. Rolex, the celebrated watch maker has been practising this endeavour with consistency and has stuck to the highest quality and standards of watch making. The Rolex GMT Master II functions flawlessly with a lot of drive and fervour, qualities that are visible in film and television director Nigel Lythgoe. Attaining greatness asks for sacrifice and an unquestionable devotion to the craft which leads to perfection. Envisioning original ideas is one very effective way to reach your goals, a maxim that Rolex has religiously stuck to throughout its existence and a path on which Nigel Lythgoe walks. Rolex has always stuck to its origin with a commitment fated to bear good results. One is often put through a plethora of trails and tribulations, a phase which requires unique focus which ultimately leads to the goal being achieved. The moment of appreciation comes when the endeavour takes the form of results, something that the Rolex GMT Master II exemplifies and innovative Director Nigel Lythgoe swears by.

Born on July 9, 1949, Nigel Lythgoe was born in England to Gertrude Emily and George Lythgoe. He started learning multiple techniques at a very young age and implemented them in film choreography. He studied at the Hylton-Bromley School of Dance and Drama where he studies many dance forms including Ballroom, Modern Jazz, Classical Greek, Classical Ballet and National Dance. He got a chance to perform with CVD Charisse and Gene Kelly in the 1980s after which he choreographed for Ben Vereen, The Muppets and Shirley Bassey. After a brief struggle in the television domain, Lythgoe took up a job at London Weekend Television as Head of Entertainment and Comedy. Rolex GMT Master IIHe was in charge of production and got Gladiators and Blind Date under his belt. He later became a judge at Popstars and was cheered for his sharp remarks. He directed the British version of Survivor and then served as President of Television at 19 Entertainment Group. He conceptualized Pop Idol, which would later on gain fame across the globe as American Idol. Lythgoe again came to prominence as co-creator, producer and judge at the reality show So You Think You Can Dance which aired on FOX television network. He was awarded an Honorary Doctorate in Fine Arts by the University of Bedfordshire and is credited to have choreographed more than 500 television shows till date.

The Rolex GMT Master II has been made by skilled engineers at Rolex and lodges incredible features. It features a 24 hour hand with another 12 hour adjustable hand to help the user check two distinct time zones concurrently. The watch is waterproof upto depth of 330 feet and has self winding capability. The bezel around the dial is rotatable and the bracelet of the watch has an Oysterclasp Easylink which ensures that the watch is tied firmly around the wrist. The Rolex GMT Master II is a watch which defines imagination, a virtue which has always described Nigel Lythgoe.

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Andrew Flintoff And Submariner Date; Rising From Ashes

Andrew Flintoff

Replicating benchmarks time and again has been the hallmark of champions. They are never satisfied with all that they accomplish and believe in pushing the envelope time and again so that they go on to do better in comparison to the previous attempt. Every time the bar is raised and new benchmarks are set and this goes on till the time they get their names certified in the annals of that domain and are counted among the all time greats. Whatever be the challenges, they keep coming stronger with more vengeance and make such a strong impression that the level of respect they enjoy amongst others keeps going up the radar all the time. Rolex is one such watch maker that follows this maxim religiously and keeps coming back with flawless watches to cement its position as the best and the most versatile watch maker in the world.

The Rolex Submariner Date is testimony to this claim and is quintessential Rolex with all trademark features and superior technological intricacies. The watch has been subject of stupendous praise and has vindicated Rolex’s stand of being the brightest watch maker. The England Cricket team has a lot of superstars, but the one guy who has shone throughout this period is none other than Andrew Flintoff. Andrew “Freddie” Flintoff was born on the 6th of December 1977 in Lancashire. He has been one of the most consistently top rated all-rounders in modern day cricket with his exploits being acknowledged in batting, bowling and fielding. He made his debut for the England Cricket Team in 1998 and has been a regular member of the squad since then. His heavy frame and height have given him some injuries in his career and every time he has worked hard to win his place back. He won the Ashes for England in 2005 with thumping performances throughout the series and was named Player of the Tournament. The 2009 Ashes saw Flintoff calling curtains to one of the most successful careers in modern day test cricket but not before playing a crucial role in helping England regain the Ashes. He still continues to play ODI and Twenty20 international cricket. Andrew Flintoff is a classic example of rising from the Ashes.

Submariner Date

Andrew Flintoff is one cricketer who has always been a team player and has played his role in the team to perfection. The Rolex Submariner Date has been perfect throughout its time and has always adjusted to all the wrists on which it has been worn. The watch has all the features in it to be counted amongst the best watches of modern times. The Submariner Date is a watch with certification of being a chronometer and has a dial which has been structured very carefully. It has been made in steel and features an Oyster Fliplock Bracelet which is very comfortable to wear and looks extremely phenomenal. The black dial is a manifestation of excellence and the rotatable bezel is unbelievably charming. The sapphire crystal is a value added feature and makes the watch shimmer even in twilight. The water resistance capacity of the Submariner Date is exemplary and is prevalent till a depth of 300 metres. The biggest driving factor of this jewel is the performance that it churns out consistently every time a person wears it on his wrist. Andrew Flintoff has always performed, was man of the Tournament in the 2005 Ashes and was instrumental in the 2009 Ashes too; before signing off in style.

Posted by Vanessa Puzio on August 27th, 2009 and filed under Rolex Culture, Rolex Events | 1 Comment »

Pierce Brosnan And Rolex Air King; ‘Bond-ing’ With The Best

Pierce Brosnan

Rolex is a brand whose equity is unprecedented. Such has been the image of the watch maker that even the meaning of prestige might look pale in comparison. The brand has always enjoyed a reputation of being worn by the elite and bonding with the best. Never has quality been compromised on Rolex watches and that fact is apparent in most of the pieces released by the brand. One of the qualities that have made Rolex the gigantic watch maker that it is today is the no-compromise policy that the firm has stuck to throughout the previous century of watch making. All the jewels that have been sold by brand Rolex have earned stupendous monikers, which cement the fact that they have been show stoppers in every occasion of display and have epitomized the real essence of success and triumph.

The Rolex Air King is one showpiece that embodies all the values and epithets that Rolex stands for. It does not take time to bond with the wearer. As far as ‘bond-ing’ goes, nobody does it better than Pierce Brosnan. The Irish superstar has made an iconic career playing secret agents first in the hit television series Remington Steele and then in four highly successful James Bond movies. He trained at the Drama Centre in London for three years before getting the television assignment of Remington Steele. He was then signed on to play the celebrated spy James Bond in Golden Eye, Tomorrow Never Dies, The World Is not Enough and Die Another Day. All of these were highly acclaimed movies and catapulted Pierce Brosnan to an unimaginable level of stardom. His other notable roles have been in Dante’s Peak, After the Sunset, Laws of Attraction and Mamma Mia! Pierce Brosnan could always be seen bonding away with his roles, like the Air King which bonds very well with its wearers.

Rolex Air King

The Rolex Air King is a watch that is beyond any criticism and cynical perception. The interface has been made to be extremely clean and classic and gives a feeling as if it were polished and embroidered by a goldsmith. The styling of the Air King is such that it resembles success all the way. The designs are simple which enhance its adoration quotient and the Rolex tradition of quality is visible right from the time when you hold the watch in your hands. The Rolex Air King has a lot of Oyster Perpetual qualities embedded in it which set it up for a grand spectacle. The watch is also a proficient chronometer that has been certified by the Swiss Official Chronometer Testing institute, the biggest and the best in the world. The radius of the dial is very less and has been given a dazzling white feeling. The bezel is distinct and the time notations have been determined with utmost precision. The Oyster Clasp bracelet is superlative and the styling is again distinguished. The Rolex Air King has been embroidered meticulously in crystal sapphire and is also waterproof, with the depth being upto 100 metres. The watch also comes in other versions like in the 18 carat gold finishing. The Air king is dashing in appearance and dazzling in performance, qualities that Pierce Brosnan displayed emphatically in Remington Steele and in the James Bond movies.

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Rupert Grint And Submariner Date; Dating Hogwarts

Rupert Grint

There are very few blessed beings in this world which get the chance to fly in the air. Be it on their brooms or through their achievements, these beings fly so high that it becomes very tough to even come near them in terms of either air space or their magnitude of achievement. Rolex is one brand that has always flown in the air and has earned that supreme pedestal on which it has secured a position. Right from the day the first Rolex watch was released the brand has shown its depth of innovation in every watch and has displayed the supreme level of engineering and precision that it puts into a product before finely packaging it and readying it for release. Rolex has never set limits. The brand has always surpassed every limit the world kept setting for it and has always shown that there is no definite limit to which it can be bound or tied down.

The Submariner Date is one such watch that has always vindicated the qualities displayed by Rolex and has flown through every hurdle in front of it and came out triumphant. The watch has always had a lot of expectations running with it and has been very categorical in charting out its path of success. Such has been the exuberance of the watch that all those who have seen it or viewed it once feel for it and have not stopped singing praises for all the craftsmanship that went into its making. It has always come triumphant out of every hurdle and proven that it is indeed one of the most beloved Rolex watches of all time.

Rolex Submariner Date

Rupert Grint is one example who has flown through the air many times and has indulged in all sorts of magical things. He has gained fame all over the world for starring as the confused and vulnerable Ronald Weasley in the Harry Potter Franchise. Grint has also acted in a few other movies like Thunderpants, Driving Lessons and Cherrybomb. He has confessed that he was always a big fan of the Harry potter books and initially auditioned for the role of the title character. He cut a rap video in which he clearly mentioned all the reasons for which he should be hired for the role. He did not make the cut for the main role, but still got his share of the pie for being cast as a part of the main triumvirate. His film Wild Target is all set to be released in the fall of 2009. Rupert Grint is perhaps the perfect example to narrate the experience of flying in the air and playing Quidditch.

If Rupert Grint knows how to fly in the air, then the Submariner Date also knows how to make people fly. The watch has been acknowledged by being certified as a chronometer and features a dial radius of 40mm. The fabrication has been done in steel and the Oyster Flipflock Bracelet is a shimmering value addition. The dial has been coloured in black and the bezel is rotatable, two features that make it glow. The usage of Sapphire Crystal on the watch is a hallmark and the watch provides resistance to water till the depths of 300 metres. Such features would really make a person sit up and feel like flying, similar o the spells that Rupert Grint casts in the Harry Potter movies to fly around.

Posted by Vanessa Puzio on August 25th, 2009 and filed under Rolex Culture, Rolex Events | No Comments »

Robert Pattinson And Rolex Cosmograph Daytona; Shining In Twilight

Robert PattinsonSparkling beyond dusk asks for intense illumination. For an entity to accomplish this feat, the task might become superhuman. But then, exceptions refuse to get counted out. Rolex is one such omission which even manages to shine in twilight. The brand has consistently shone over the past one hundred years and established itself as one of the most credible and stylish watch makers in the market. As time evolved challenges grew but nothing could dither Rolex from what it was destined to achieve. Rolex exploded through the watch market like a giant wave and kept flowing throughout like a serene water body. The brand has left no shore untouched and established its supremacy wherever it went. The characteristic trait about Rolex is that it never fails to deliver and is consistent with the quality that goes into all the watches made by it.

The Rolex Cosmograph Daytona testifies the inherent incomparability that precedes Rolex. The watch is one of the newest and most prolific inventions of the brand and has already earned a reputation for being a show stealer at all the exhibitions where it has been placed. Technology and creativity have been packaged together in the Rolex Cosmograph Daytona and given precedence over everything else. The shining armor of the watch comes in the form of its exemplary designing and simple covering. All the markings have been done precisely in it so that the wearer sees the correct time. Even during dusk, the buyer will effortlessly see through the shining glitter to take note of time.

Robert Pattinson is one actor who loves to shine in twilight. Robert Thomas Pattinson, born on 13 May 1986, shot to international fame for the first time after playing Cedric Diggory in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire and then further improvised on this recognition through his role of Edward Cullen in Twilight. The former got him reputation where as the latter took that to new levels. Robert started modeling at 12 and wrapped it up by 16 because of his non masculine appearance. Rolex Cosmograph DaytonaHe did supporting roles in Ring of the Nibelungs and Vanity Fair. His breakthrough moment came when he was cast in the Harry Potter franchise and was named by The Times as British Star of Tomorrow. He asserted that laurel through his role in Twilight, where he played the role of a good hearted vampire and made people go berserk through his performance. He was voted as the Sexiest Man Alive by Glamour Magazine in 2009 and also presented the 81st Academy Awards. He is all set to appear in a theatrical production by David Pugh in 2010.

Robert Pattinson dazzles in Twilight. The Rolex Cosmograph Daytona is watch which has left people besotted in sunset. The preface of the watch is excellent and the packaging is wonderful. The Cosmograph Daytona comes in steel and yellow gold and looks spectacular when worn on the wrist. It is a specialized chronometer and is idyllic for measuring elapsed time and average speed. The sweep second hand and the hour and minute totalisator are spectacular creations which display precise time. The bezel has been engraved with diamonds and the Oysterlock is an enticing feature. The Cosmograph Daytona is a waterproof watch and has a dial with a radius of 40mm. The polished steel feature gives the watch a suave look and the crystal sapphire used on it makes it shine like a sparkling emerald. All these virtues indeed make the Cosmograph Daytona an object of glitter at sundown, a fact exemplified by Pattinson’s performance in Twilight.

Posted by Vanessa Puzio on August 25th, 2009 and filed under Rolex Culture, Rolex Events | No Comments »

Rupert Everett And Rolex Submariner Date; Celebrating Courage

Rupert EverettGay pride is not just a nomenclature that is limited to parades and celebrating one’s sexuality. It is a term that is synonymous with an actor like Rupert Everett who has turned normalcy on its head and redefined the way popular and famous people have come out with the truth about their sexuality. Rupert’s coming out was an act of truth and courage, and he gave two pence thought to how his declarations would affect his career. His career has never been better and he has contributed immensely to the phenomena of cultures becoming more acceptable in nature. Rolex has also been associated with similar values of fortitude and integrity. Rolex has challenged norms, upturned abstract laws of right and wrong and only listened to the truth of telling time. Because time has never lied, Rolex has always been able to serve its customers with an unmatchable uprightness.

Rupert showed the courage to act on his conviction from a very young age. Having run away from him, the boy who wanted to act worked as a rent boy to save money before he traveled to Scotland to join the Citizen’s Theatre in Glasgow. His first big break came in Another Country where he co-acted with Colin Firth and went on to gain popularity with his role in Dance With A Stranger. Rupert shifted to Paris soon after and came out with his sexuality writing a book called Hello, Darling, Are You Working? He returned to films with The Comfort of Strangers in 1990 meanwhile working on another book The Hairdressers of St. Tropez.

Rupert was cast to play the gay editor and friend of Julia Roberts’ in My Best Friend’s Wedding. His character was immensely likeable and appreciated by critics and fans worldwide. Rupert was nominated for a Golden Globe and a BAFTA for his role. He played Christopher Marlowe in Shakespeare in Love and Lord Goring in An Ideal Husband, the latter got him his second Golden Globe nomination.

Rolex Submariner DateRupert also starred as Madonna’s best friend who is also gay in The Next Best Thing and sang the cover version of American Pie with her for the film’s soundtrack. Rupert’s recent releases include Wild Target and St. Trinian’s II: The Legend of Fritton’s Gold. He also presented the documentary on Lord Byron’s travels for Channel 4 in July this year. Everett also made his Broadway debut in Blithe Spirit and garnered good reviews. Rupert Everett has published a memoir entitled Red Carpets and Other Banana Skins. He is also a contestant on Comic Relief Does The Apprentice and has served as a presenter at Live Earth and a guest host on The Friday Night Project on Channel 4.

The Submariner Date is the best that a watch brand can offer in terms of its water resistance mechanisms. The Submariner Date as its name suggests is impervious to a depth of 300 meters/1000 feet and is armed with a unidirectional bezel to check on decompression times. Submariner Date is a certified chronometer and is wound on to the wearer’s wrist with an Oyster Fliplock bracelet. Not only is the Submariner Date a self wound watch but it’s the steel material that lends the watch a mark of elegance. Submariner Date has a black, 40mm radius dial and is crystallized in sapphire. Rupert Everett and Submariner Date give the quintessential hero a run for their glory and celebrate courage in their unique ways.

Posted by Vanessa Puzio on August 23rd, 2009 and filed under Rolex Culture, Rolex Events | No Comments »

Ralph Fiennes And Rolex Cosmograph Daytona; Names Par Excellence

Ralph FeinnesExcellence in cinema and excellence in watch making may not sound like the best of partners but what the two have in common is their commitment to empower themselves with a knowledge and a practice that will always keep them on the road to perfection. Rolex has a tradition of greatness that it has cultivated over a century and it has come this far because it has never belittled its expertise when it was in its formative years. Rolex makes no exception when it comes to its clients because for Rolex anybody and everybody who has a passion for watches is a Rolex enthusiast. Ralph Fiennes hasn’t been in cinema for a very long time but in this very short period Fiennes has made a place for himself in British and international cinema. Fiennes’ good looks coupled with his histrionic brilliance has contributed to his being cast for some of the best films that the world of cinema has had to offer.

Fiennes began his acting career with an educational degree in drama from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. Ralph began his foray on stage with Open Air Theatre till he became a regular in the Royal Shakespeare Company. Fiennes’ sensational debut was in Wuthering Heights as the dark hero Heathcliff. Ralph received much critical acclaim for the film and garnered good reviews for his brooding performance. In 1993, Ralph was cast in the very controversial Peter Greenway film The Baby of Macon, Ralph was cast alongside Julia Ormond in the film. Ralph’s performance in the film brought him to the notice of Steven Spielberg who cast him as the Nazi Concentration Camp commandant in Schindler’s List. Ralph was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for the film. Fiennes also won that year’s Best Supporting Actor BAFTA for his role in the film.

His next phenomenal performance was in the critically acclaimed drama The English Patient. Ralph got a second Oscar nomination for the film. Fiennes has worked in thrillers like Red Dragon, as well as a biblical epic The Prince of Egypt. Ralph also acted in The Avengers, and played the suave politician cum romantic man in Maid in Manhattan. Fiennes was cast as the sinister Lord Voldemort in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, and has reprised the role in the prequels. Fiennes who acted in The Constant Gardener alongside Rachel Weisz and the crew of the film set up the Constant Gardener Trust to work together in alleviating the decrepit condition of the slums the crew worked in. Ralph also served as the special guest in the Belgradian film festival FEST. He is also slated to act in this year’s The Hurt Locker. Fiennes is also an UNICEF UK ambassador.

Rolex Cosmograph DaytonaThe Cosmograph Daytona is the perfect watch if you have to measure elapsed time on your watch. The Rolex calculates average speed most perfectly with a sweep second hand. The Cosmograph Daytona is also incorporated with a minute and hour totalisators that allows you to keep a watch on time like no other watch can. Its accuracy comes from the graduated tachometer bezel that has speed markers engraved on it. The Cosmograph Daytona also has screw down push buttons that you press to measure time as and when you want to. The superlative certified chronometer has a 40 mm, white dial and is made in steel finish. The superior bezel of the watch is engraved and regulated for immediate read off of speeds. The bracelet of the watch is an Oysterlock featuring Oysterclasp with Easylink. The self wound watch is also waterproof to 100 metres and is crystallized in sapphire. Ralph Fiennes and the Cosmograph Daytona have proved to be celebrities par excellence with their performance time and again.

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