“The winners are independent high-end brands”
RENE WEBER, VONTOBEL
June 2017
Not all market players experienced the same “crisis year” in 2016: while Swatch Group and Richemont have been strongly impacted by their exposure to Greater (…)
Rolex “Bao Dai” sets auction world record
May 2017
The diamond-encrusted Rolex 6062, commissioned by the last Emperor of Vietnam, has just sold for a massive 5,066,000 Swiss francs.
The desert refrigerator, brought to you by Rolex
February 2017
Since 1976, Rolex has been doing its share to give back to the community through the Rolex Awards for Enterprise. Applications are open for the 2018 awards, (…)
2004: back from Basel & Geneva
RETROSPECTIVE
January 2017
Relief! Noticeable from the very first day, this was the general sentiment that prevailed among the players in the watch industry from around the world (…)
Rolex: the art of watchmaking and the craft of philanthropy
September 2016
A leader in watchmaking and a leader in giving back, The Geneva-based brand demonstrates its class with the Rolex Awards for Enterprise.
Roger that! Federer sports new Rolex Daytona released at Baselworld
March 2016
The Swiss tennis star is right on point, already wearing Rolex’s latest Oyster Perpetual model, the Cosmograph Daytona.
The best of Baselworld’s past
March 2016
Before we bring you the latest from the watch world in Basel, let’s take a look back at some of the best watches released at Baselworld. Check out our top (…)
Eyes on the prize? Rolex preps for Enterprise Awards
February 2016
The luxury watchmaker marks the 40th anniversary of its international philanthropic programme by announcing the jury for its upcoming Rolex Awards for (…)
OYSTER PERPETUAL DAY-DATE 40 by Rolex
September 2015
What James Bond Can Teach Us About Watches
May 2015
Watch enthusiasts generally see quartz movements in a negative light. But James Bond can teach us a thing or two about the coolness of the quartz, and the (…)
Watch of the Day Wednesday: Rolex Reference 6263 Cosmograph Daytona
May 2015
Each Wednesday, we feature a special watch that caught our eye. This week, we profile a world record beater at auction by none other than the king of (…)
RETAIL WORLD Friday: Rolex’s Minimalist Marketing Strategy
April 2015
Every Friday we shine a light on the marketing, distribution or sales strategies of brands or retailers. This week, we look at Rolex, the brand most readily (…)
