Rolex introduced the Rolex Submariner in the year 1953 as the first water-resistant Rolex timepiece. The first water-resistant Rolex Submariner was able to withstand a depth of 100 metres, which approximately a massive 330 feet under the surface of water. Few years later, the water resistance ability was strengthened by its patented triple-seal Triplock winding crown, which made it capable of withstanding depths of up to 300 meters (approximately 1000 feet under the surface of water). Oyster case is another unique feature which needs a special mention here. Every Rolex timepiece has an Oyster case which has the access for a group of selected professional Rolex specialists.

Very few people in the world are permitted to peek inside a Rolex Oyster. The authorised Rolex retailers possessing the necessary know-how, skills and equipments to gain access are the only ones who are allowed inside a Rolex Oyster. The back of the Rolex Oyster is hermetically sealed to the case with a massive torque of five newton meters. This helps in creating an environment that protects the movement of the watch from shocks, pressure, dust, water or any other intrusive element pervading in the environment. Such protection is extremely rare in other timepieces of the world.

In the year 1926, Rolex invented the Oyster case in order to protect the movement of the watch from water and dust. Later on in 1953, the Twinlock winding crown was patented by Rolex to ensure further protection for professional divers. Rolex increased guarantee of waterproofness for the diving watches by introducing the Triplock winding crown in 1970. The Triplock winding crown comprises of 10 different elements crafted from the most reliable materials. Once they are assembled together, they screw down onto the Oyster case as tightly as a submarine hatch. The Rolex Submariner’s rotatable bezel is another important characteristic of the watch.

The graduations in the dial of the Rolex Submariner provide the diver with an accurate indication of diving time. For safety reasons, it only rotates counter clockwise in order to leave no room for the overestimation of dive time or the amount of breathing mix remaining in the tanks. The luminescent capsule ensures legibility irrespective of low visibility environments. A bezel with a blue, black or green Cerachrom insert graces the Rolex Submariner-Date’s 40 mm case. Made from extremely hard ceramic material, the Rolex Cerachrom insert has wonderful corrosion-resistant properties. Its colour remains unaffected from the strong ultra-violet rays and also it is virtually scratchproof.

Taking the deepest dive in the world of Rock music, Scottish-born British guitarist, singer, songwriter, record producer and film score composer Mark Freuder Knopfler has been one of the most loved and popular rock musicians of all time.  Mark Freuder Knopfler is the lead guitarist, vocalist and songwriter for the British rock band Dire Straits. Mark Freuder Knopfler is one of the most respected fingerstyle guitarists of the modern rock era. Mark Freuder Knopfler has been ranked 27th among the 100 Greatest Guitarists Of All Time. He is a four time Grammy Award winner, an Edison Award recipient and the Steiger Award winner.

Sports is a way of life for the rough, the ruthless and the tough-willed. It is sometimes even about rage and revenge, for that is what drives competition. And, we are not talking cricket here, its football. The game is about chase, persistence and competence. Such is the spirit of the game and its players. Where on one hand we can see absolute involvement with the game, a die-hard attitude and a cunning strategy the other colours of the game come out just brilliantly on the other side in form of success, fame and fortune. Such is the case with Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Watches. These Rolex watches are a representation of the varied colours of life coming together to create a delightful pattern. With the Cosmograph Daytona Watches Rolex has once again brought to the world a fantastic example of imagination at its best.

In its physical quintessence the Rolex Cosmograph Daytona can be described as a unique time-piece bejewelled with a range of sapphires that contrast perfectly well with the dial. The three counters in brilliant yellow gold sit magnificently on the black lacquer of the dial. It is an absolute delight to know that each counter has been given a different identity as no one counter replicates the other. The chronograph has accuracy to 1/8 of a second and is an officially certified Swiss chronometer. To top it all, the watch has been set in the oyster bracelet that adds confidence to its personality.

The watch is sheer joy to watch as it glistens in the charismatic colours of the rainbow. The reds giving way to oranges that take the tint of bright yellows further extending to merge with the enticing greens that give way to the glorious blues and so on. The beautiful coming together of colours indeed leaves one wondering about the real nature of the watch. Does it represent fiction? Is it for the bold? What does it truly signify? Well in its purest essence the Rolex Cosmograph Daytona watches are symbolic to cosmos, to life. For its various colours stand alone even in togetherness creating a beautiful pattern of oneness in diversity.The spell bounding bezel of the watch is set gold and has a profound appeal, thought provoking indeed. The watch excellently matches with the concept of colour therapy that is an ancient basis of life. All the chakra colours coming together in the bezel have a therapeutic effect on the soul.

Quite like the Rolex Cosmograph Daytona is the renowned UK football player Wayne Rooney. The football player brings to life an image of a bold, daring, rough yet successful individual who has made it big in his passion. He made his international debut in 2003. It was then that he became the youngest player representing England. Another stroke of success came when he became England’s youngest ever goal-scorer. Rooney has also tasted bitterness by being blamed for being ruthless, but then anger is just another shade of life. He is just one of those people who do not like to hide the drama. May be that’s how one lives life king-size.

When it comes to choose the most luxurious watch among all Rolex timepieces, Rolex Day-Date always sits atop in the list. It is the ultimate reference watch chosen by the world’s elite. Known as the very essence of luxury, the original Rolex Day-Date was the first watch to display the date, as well as the day. Being the most prestigious classic oyster, the Rolex Day-Date is either found in gold or platinum, which are known as the most precious metals on earth. The Rolex Day-Date has been built in such a way that it possesses the technology to display the day in a wide range of languages.

Since the day of its inception, the Rolex Day-Date established itself immediately as a watch for influential people. The Rolex Day-Date II has a majestic 41 mm case which increases the legacy of the original Rolex Day-Date. The watch undoubtedly stands out and makes a statement among all other Rolex timepieces. Available in platinum or 18 ct gold, the Rolex Day-Date is considered to be a watch for those who prefer innovation, achievement and value classic elegance. Rolex has always been on the search for excellence. Keeping this quest on the front, Rolex focuses on ensuring the utmost comfort for whoever wears a Rolex.

A Rolex bracelet combines tradition and creativity with technical innovation and cutting-edge manufacturing. Made of carefully selected raw materials and produced with the greatest care, the ‘President’ bracelet is specifically designed for the Rolex Day-Date. Another unique feature of a Rolex Day-Date is the Parachrom Hairspring. One should always remember the fact that a watch is only as precise as its oscillator is regular. Conventional oscillator hairsprings are made of ferromagnetic alloys, leaving vulnerable to magnetic fields and shocks. Rolex discovered the Parachrom hairspring after five years of its extensive research.

Crafted from paramagnetic alloy, it is unaffected by magnetic fields and up to ten times more resistant to shocks. The unique blue color of the hairspring has been a sign prestige reserved for only the most accurate timepieces. Reflecting the authenticity, style and an unconventional attraction quotient, English actor Thomas William Hiddleston, also popularly known as Tom Hiddleston, has been one of the emerging English actors in the recent times. As ‘Loki’ in Marvel Studios film “Thorâ€�, Captain Nicholls in Steven Spielberg’s World War I film “War Horseâ€� and Freddie Page in the British drama “The Deep Blue Seaâ€�, alongside Rachel Weisz, Tom Hiddleston has made a name for himself in the world in the British film industry.

Trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA), Tom Hiddleston has created his own aura of acting. He is considered to be one of the brightest English actors in the English film industry.

Twenty two maxis will be participating in the 2012 aquatic spectacle of Rolex Volcano Race. The Rolex Volcano Race is scheduled to kick off from 19th May, 2012 and will culminate on 25th May, 2012. It will be the second installment of the Rolex Volcano Race and will take place in the Tyrrhenian Sea. The Rolex Volcano Race will mark Rolex’s legendary Mediterranean yachting season. As compared to the last year’s inaugural event, this time there will be three segments will be contested. This will be flagged off in the form of a day’s inshore racing on Saturday 19th May in Gaeta, a seaport on the Italian mainland located approximately halfway between Rome and Naples.

During the second segment of the race, which will start on Sunday 20th May, the fleet tackles Leg One of the 400-nautical mile offshore race, a 100-nautical mile voyage from Gaeta to Capri through the Pontine Islands. After the fleet arrives in Capri, it will berth on the island for the night of Monday 21st May before attacking the most arduous segment of the week the following day. A 300-nautical mile adventure around the volcanic, a sail towards the UNESCO-protected Aeolian Islands will perhaps be the toughest part in the competition. The winner of this last section will take the plaudits at the finishing line back in Capri, receiving the coveted Rolex Trophy and timepiece during the traditional Rolex party at the iconic La Canzone del Mare.

Till now, 22 participants from 11 different nationalities have already registered their names. With an intriguing contest ahead, the excitement is increasing day by day. A major part of the fleet comprises of Mini Maxis (yachts measuring 18.29-24.08 meters in length). Nine out of 13 crews that participated in last year’s inaugural race have promised to participate once again in the competition. The rise in the size of the fleet and high volume of returning crews proves the race to be an enticing experience. Talking about the larger yachts, Filip Balcaen’s 112-ft Nilaya (BEL), which was launched last year, will be the most watched yacht in the competition.

With experienced tactician Bouwe Bekking in the crew, who was responsible for an impressive show before winning the Supermaxi class at the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup in 2011. Neck to neck competition is guaranteed in the shape of Claus-Peter Offen’s 100-ft Wally Y3K (GER), who was the winner of its category for three straight years at the same event. This was possible due to a honed and savvy crew who has enjoyed sustained success for over a decade. Claus-Peter Offen is not only the owner and skipper of Y3K, but he also acts as President of the International Maxi Association (IMA), the event organizers. This is basically the reason behind his special enthusiasm about the event.

The Rolex Day-Date holds the class and elegance which is much preferred by the world’s elite. Replete with all luxurious features, the Rolex Day-Date is the very essence of luxury. Initially, the Rolex Day-Date was introduced as the first watch to display both day and date at the same time. Considered to be the most prestigious classic Oyster, the Rolex Day-Date is made up of either gold or platinum. Both gold and platinum are considered to be one of the most precious metals. This one-of-a-kind Rolex timepiece stands outs from the rest of the Rolex timepieces quite easily. It is still one of the most sought after Rolex timepieces of all time.

Since the day of its inception, the Rolex Day-Date established itself as the watch for the influential people all around the world. The majestic 41 mm case of the Rolex Day-Date II adds on to the legacy of the original Rolex Day-Date. The watch unquestionable stands tall among the crowd and makes a statement for itself. The Rolex Day-Date is available in 18 ct gold or platinum and is taken as the watch for those who pursue achievement, innovation and highly value classic elegance from their heart. In all these years of innovation and excellent watch manufacturing techniques, Rolex has successfully developed its own niche of creating unique timepieces for the Rolex lovers all over the globe.

With a unique combination of creativity, technical innovation and razor-sharp manufacturing techniques, Rolex has never stopped its quest for excellence. Comfort has always been focused on while making some of the most complicated and elegant timepieces in the world. The Rolex bracelet used in the Rolex Day-Date has also been a perfect example of creativity mixed with technical innovation and razor-sharp manufacturing techniques. A Rolex bracelet, also known as ‘President’s Bracelet’ is made up of carefully selected raw materials and is produced with extreme care. An oscillator’s regular performance always defines the precision of a watch. The conventional oscillator hairsprings are made up of ferromagnetic alloys which make a watch highly vulnerable to shocks and magnetic field.

A Rolex Day-Date is incorporated with the blue colored Parachrom Hairspring which was developed by Rolex itself after its five years of extensive research. A Parachrom Hairspring makes a Rolex Day-Date 10 times more resistant to shocks and magnetic fields. Specially crafted from paramagnetic fields, it makes the watch almost impenetrable for the magnetic fields. The Parachrom Hairsprings make the Rolex Day-Date as one of the most accurate timepieces. Reflecting the class and strength of a Rolex Day-Date, Alistair Cook has successfully established himself as one of the most stylish and valuable cricketers of England. Debuting at 21 years of age, Cook went on to become the youngest Englishman to reach 1,000, 2,000, 3,000, 4,000, 5,000 and 6,000 test runs, making centuries in his first Test matches against India, Pakistan, the West Indies and Bangladesh.