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Rolex

News and insights about the Swiss luxury watchmaker

Chairman / President

Luca Bernasconi

CEO / Managing Director

Jean-Frédéric Dufour

CFO / Finance Director

Yadira Preciado

Industry

Luxury Goods, Watchmaking

Website

rolex.com

Headquarters address

3-5-7 Rue François-Dussaud, 1211 Geneva, Switzerland

Year founded

1905

last updated:

30 September, 2024

Six pieces in Jeff Goldblum’s watch collection – from his Jurassic Park character’s custom Rolex Milgauss, to his vintage Casio as Zeus, and choosing Cartier’s unconventional Baignoire for the premiere of Wicked. Photo: EPA-EFE

Timepieces

Cool, collected, Cartier: the watches and style of Jeff Goldblum

He wore a Hamilton Jazzmaster in Independence Day: Resurgence, while IRL Goldblum has a serious penchant for the Cartier Tank – and donned the maison’s unconventional Baignoire to Wicked’s premieres.

27 Dec 2024 - 6:00AMvideocam

Timepieces

Beyond the Cartier Crash: why asymmetrical watches are here to stay

26 Dec 2024 - 6:00AM

Style Edit

Style Edit: Rolex’s equestrian connection with CHI Geneva

6 Dec 2024 - 10:00AM

Preservers of our natural world

‘Omacha’: explorer and marine biologist dedicates life to protecting Amazon river dolphins

Fernando Trujillo named the 2024 Rolex National Geographic Explorer of the Year to honour his decades of conservation work for the species.

2 Dec 2024 - 1:00PM

Marine biologist Fernando Trujillo was named the 2024 Rolex National Geographic Explorer of the Year in recognition of his life’s work protecting the dolphins of the Amazon River.

Special Report - Jewellery

Stone dial watches by Piaget, Audemars Piguet and Rolex are making a comeback

Once considered a relic of the hippie era, watches with dials made from exotic stones, like turquoise lapis lazuli and opal, are enjoying a renaissance – the world’s luxury watchmakers are taking note.

26 Nov 2024 - 5:50PM

Academy Awards

Rolex and the Oscars: a century of timeless elegance and cinematic excellence

The partnership has cemented Rolex’s role in cinema away from the screen, supporting the Oscars and the Academy Museum Gala, the ‘Met Gala of the West Coast’.

19 Nov 2024 - 6:10PM

Preservers of our natural world

Towards Our Perpetual Planet event spotlights sustainability

Thought leaders and innovators came together in Hong Kong to highlight initiatives that seek to protect the natural world.

11 Nov 2024 - 2:30PMvideocam

The Towards Our Perpetual Planet event, organised by SCMP Live in partnership with Rolex’s Perpetual Planet Initiative, took place in September at the Island Shangri-La, Hong Kong.

Fame and celebrity

The truth behind Trump watches: Rolex rivals or overpriced knock-offs?

The US president-elect’s latest venture – a line of luxury watches featuring his name, image and likeness – has sparked controversy, with experts questioning their price and manufacturing origin.

7 Nov 2024 - 1:00PM

Icons and Influencers

How Indonesian fashion brand SukkhaCitta blends tradition with sustainability

Using regenerative farming based on traditional methods, SukkhaCitta champions environmental and financial sustainability for its employees, and high-quality, long-lasting clothes for consumers.

6 Nov 2024 - 3:07PM

Style Edit

Style Edit: Jannik Sinner triumphs at the Rolex Shanghai Masters

The Swiss luxury watchmaker has been the title sponsor of Asia’s leading tennis tournament since 2010, and is also a partner of all four grand slam events.

25 Oct 2024 - 10:00AM

Jannik Sinner (Italy) lifts the Shanghai Masters winner’s trophy following his victory on October 13. Photos: Handout

Celebrity style

11 celebrities who stunned at the Academy Museum Gala

First held in 2021, the gala this year honoured Aftersun and Normal People actor Paul Mescal, actress and dancer Rita Moreno, and legendary director Quentin Tarantino.

21 Oct 2024 - 5:48PM

Kaia Gerber, Ayo Edebiri and Ariana Grande were among the best dressed celebrities at the Academy Museum Gala in Los Angeles. Photos: AFP, EPA-EFE

NBA

NBA star Tyrese Haliburton’s impressive luxury watch collection

Off court, NBA player Tyrese Haliburton has earned a reputation for his preppy clothes, vintage loafers and Louis Vuitton duffel bags – but what about his wrist game?

7 Oct 2024 - 2:51PM

High Jewellery

Platinum’s resurgence in luxury jewellery and watchmaking

Rolex, Jaeger-LeCoultre and De Beers use the durable metal in their watches and jewellery, as do boutique designers like Krishna Choudhary’s London-based brand Santi and New York jeweller Le Vian

3 Oct 2024 - 7:00PM

Timepieces

Inside Jay Chou’s watch collection, from Tudors to holy grail Rolexes

The King of Mandopop and Dior ambassador is also the face of Tudor along with David Beckham and Lady Gaga … but his Rolexes are something special

24 Sep 2024 - 2:00PM

King of Mandopop and Dior ambassador Jay Chou is also the face of Tudor along with David Beckham and Lady Gaga … but his Rolexes are something special. Photo: @tudorwatch/Instagram

Style Edit

Style Edit: Rolex celebrates rising classical music talent at the Salzburg Festival

Cecilia Bartoli and Benjamin Bernheim are among the Rolex Testimonees who enthralled audiences in Mozart’s birthplace this summer.

19 Sep 2024 - 12:20PM

Each year, the Salzburg Festival and Rolex celebrate rising talent with the Herbert von Karajan Young Conductors Award. Pictured: Gabor Kali Conductor leading the Vienna Radio Symphony Orchestra. Photos: Handout

Timepieces

Daniel Ricciardo’s high-octane watch collection, from Tag Heuer to Rolex

The Honey Badger is a true connoisseur, boasting team-issued watches from Tag Heuer, Richard Mille and Tudor, as well as personal purchases of rare models from Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet and Rolex

13 Sep 2024 - 4:00AMvideocam

Timepieces

What went on in the world of watches in July and August 2024? 7 highlights

Catch up on Chanel’s MB&F stake, LVMH’s corporate moves, Olympians’ and A-listers’ wrist candy, Watches and Wonders hitting Shanghai, and the finalists of the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève

4 Sep 2024 - 5:44PMvideocam

Timepieces

Twice as nice: double up on watches to make a timely statement

From Kylie Jenner’s duelling Cartier Panthère and Baignoire, to Serena Williams doubling up on the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak, stacking watches is officially celeb-approved

5 Sep 2024 - 1:07PM

Serena Williams doubles up on watches while emceeing the Espy Awards. Photo: AP Photo

Style Edit

Style Edit: Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion celebrates 50 years of excellence

The race, held at the WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca each year, welcomes racing legends and Rolex motorsport Testimonees

15 Aug 2024 - 10:00AM

Timepieces

6 timepieces from Giannis Antetokounmpo’s incredible luxury watch collection

From a modest Rolex Oyster Perpetual to a timepiece made just for him, the NBA player and Breitling ambassador is indulging in his passion for rare and exclusive watches

13 Aug 2024 - 6:00PM

Timepieces

10 blinging watches from Jay-Z’s epic, multimillion-dollar collection

The billionaire rapper has an eye for watches as well as an ear for music – his collection includes custom Richard Mille pieces, one of the rarest vintage Patek Philippe Chronographs, and an almost priceless Rolex

1 Aug 2024 - 6:00AM

Jay-Z is, unsurprisingly, all about that bling life ... especially when it comes to his watches. Photos: Hublot, @allthingsjayz/Instagram, Richard Mille

ATP

Q&A | Former world No 1 Jim Courier talks tennis and timekeeping

Courier won his first grand slam title at the French Open and compares his winning mindset with how Rolex stays on top of its field

20 Jul 2024 - 2:00PM

Jim Courier, a former men’s No 1 tennis player and Rolex testimonee, speaks to Style about his career and the sustained pursuit of excellence. Photo: Getty Images

Style Edit

Style Edit: How Rolex’s Perpetual Planet Initiative champions marine protection

Rolex’s Perpetual Planet Initiative supports Australian marine biologist Ben Fitzpatrick in his quest to keep Ningaloo Coast and Exmouth Gulf safe from development

16 Jul 2024 - 10:00AM

Timepieces

The Rolex pre-owned market has slowed – but the GMT-Master II remains strong

The pre-owned bubble has burst for the Swiss luxury brand, but sales of the beloved ‘Pepsi’ remain strong – even more so than the iconic Daytona

2 Jul 2024 - 12:52PM

Timepieces

Sylvester Stallone’s US$6.7 million watch auction at Sotheby’s

Sly has been credited with putting Panerai on the map, but other watches that Sotheby’s just auctioned came from Rolex, Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet and Cartier – let’s have a look

8 Jun 2024 - 5:00AMvideocam

Rocky star Sylvester Stallone’s 11-piece collection just fetched millions at Sotheby’s “The Important Watches” auction in New York, on June 5. Photo: EPA-EFE

Style Edit

Style Edit: Rolex and Formula One’s decades-long partnership

Global Partner of F1 since 2013, Rolex’s involvement in the sport goes back much further and extends to long relationships with individual races and drivers

21 May 2024 - 10:00AM

Rolex is Global Partner and Official Timepiece to the FIA Formula One World Championship, whose last race saw Lando Norris in his McLaren claim his first race win, at the 2024 Miami Grand Prix on May 5. Photos: Handout

Timepieces

The most stand-out watches from Michael Schumacher’s auction at Christie’s

The family of Formula One legend Michael Schumacher is auctioning off 8 of the driver’s rare watches, including a unique Rolex, giving fans a chance to own a piece of motorsport history

13 May 2024 - 4:00PM

Icons and Influencers

Meet Indonesia’s Rolex Awards for Enterprise laureate, Denica Riadini-Flesch

The former World Bank economist’s sustainable clothing label, SukkaCitta, ensures better wages for the women working for it, while providing education to their families

26 Apr 2024 - 12:00PM

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