Friday, May 29, 2009

Melrose Jewelers: Perceiving a Symphony: Rolex and Gregory

Rolex has moved far beyond the original idea of merely manufacturing premium watches. Over the course of the many decades Rolex has been around it has actively supported numerous sports and cultural activities. The only criteria for endorsing such events is that these activities should be continuous in their pursuit towards achieving the highest form of human perfection that would redefine all preconceived notions. The Rolex Institute is an offshoot of the Rolex brand and it encompasses all philanthropic activities that include patronage, education initiatives and various specialized activities. The Rolex Institute honors and sustains individuals who have been [...] Read More
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- Written by John Lavitt

Melrose Jewelers: Sporting A Rolex Datejust, Sophie Marceau Took The Sexiest Rolex Picture Ever Taken

Sporting a 2Tone Rolex Datejust on the beach, French star Sophie Marceau took the sexiest picture ever of a woman wearing a Rolex watch. If you want to make an argument against this assertion, please take a good long look at the picture. With salt water dripping from her black shirt, Sophie’s smile with her pouty-pursed lips is pure sensuality as her Rolex Datejust dangles on her wrist. The Rolex Datejust enhances the sexuality of the photo by making the implication that this is no easy conquest for any man. Not only does the Rolex Datejust mean that [...] Read More at Melrose Jewelers

- Written by John Lavitt

Thursday, May 28, 2009

Melrose Jewelers: Exclusive Rolex stores soon to be launched in India

Rolex is one of the world’s most renowned brands in luxury watches. It’s a brand to be reckoned with, which has made its presence felt in most of the developed countries of the world. Right from USA, Canada, UK and several other European countries, Rolex is a brand, which has managed to create a niche for itself in the field of luxury watches by slowly expanding its operations to most of the prominent countries of the world. In their bid to increase their sales and fan following by a few more notches, Rolex has announced an exclusive store [...] Read More at Melrose Jewelers

- Written by John Lavitt

Wednesday, May 27, 2009

Melrose Jewelers: Matt Lauer Prefers To Wear A Rolex Daytona Over Other Brands

Rolex is a luxury watch brand which has always been associated with only the most successful and rich millionaires of the world. The classiness and luxury, which every Rolex watch exuberates, can only be matched with the luxurious lifestyle of super successful individuals who have been champions in their own league.

Matt Lauer who can be rightly called one of the most glamorous and well known reporters and TV personalities is one such individual who prefers to match his style with Rolex watches. Matt Lauer’s original name is Mathew Todd Lauer. Born on December 30 1957, this TV personality has [...] Read More at Melrose Jewelers


- Written by John Lavitt

Tuesday, May 26, 2009

Melrose Jewelers: Elle Macpherson Spotted Wearing A Men’s Rolex Daytona While Shopping

If anyone is asked to choose a design for a lady’s watch, most would end up choosing a watch with small and delicate details. However, Rolex is a trend setting brand. It seems to redefine accessory fashion for ladies with its exclusive watches, which symbolize luxury and class.

A lot of individuals follow the staple fashion rule that a small-sized woman should always complement her dressing style with a small watch and not vice versa. However, female celebrities with some of the sleekest frames in Hollywood can be seen sporting big watches. Rolex Daytona Watch collection seems to have [...] Read More at Melrose Jewelers


- Written by John Lavitt

Monday, May 25, 2009

Melrose Jewelers: In The Tabloids And On The Red Carpet, Sienna Miller Flashes A Rolex Day-Date To Her Fans

Although she has been in the press of late because of her romantic involvements, you have to love Sienna Miller’s style and her Rolex Oyster Day-Date luxury watch. As a prominent actor, fashonista and owner of the brand Twenty8Twelve, Sienna Miller is all over the fashion rags and the Internet fan sites. Lately, with her public affair with married actor Balthazar Getty and some revealing paparazzi photos, Sienna Miller has been all over the Tabloids as well. Back in the day, when she was with actor Jude Law and he was caught cheating with other young hotties, Sienna Miller [...] Read More at Melrose Jewelers

- Written by John Lavitt

Friday, May 22, 2009

Melrose Jewelers: Cristiano Ronaldo, The Best Soccer Player In The World Today, Sports A Rolex Daytona

When the Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) picked the best soccer player in the world in 2008, the winner Cristiano Ronaldo was sporting his stainless steel Rolex Cosmograph Daytona. Mind you, Cristiano Ronaldo has also been voted the sexiest football player in the world, and his legions of female fans are passionate about his play and a bit more than just his play. Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiros was born on February 5, 1985 in Madeira, Portugal. The island of Madeira was also the place where Cristiano Ronaldo first learned to master his skills as a soccer player. [...] Read More at Melrose Jewelers

- Written by John Lavitt

Thursday, May 21, 2009

Melrose Jewelers: Sean Penn Wore a Rolex Day Date in Carlito’s Way

Sean Penn, better known as the thinking man’s actor, wore a Rolex Day Date in the movie Carlito’s Way. Representing the spirit of Rolex which is that of being an achiever, Penn got a Golden Globe Nomination for portraying an intense role in the crime-based film. Having Al Pacino as his co-star, Sean Penn made sure that he excelled in the role given to him despite the lead role going to Pacino. Rolex has always paved its way to the top despite competitors attempting to hinder its progress. A double Academy Award winner for essaying spectacular roles in [...] Read More at Melrose Jewelers

- Written by John Lavitt

Wednesday, May 20, 2009

Melrose Jewelers: Courteney Cox Loves to Wear Her Rolex Day Date Watch

Known for playing the vivacious Monica Geller in the cult sitcom Friends, Courteney Cox loves to flaunt her Rolex Day Date watch. She has been spotted wearing her 40mm Rolex Day Date Men’s watch. The watch has a pink gold color with a domed bezel and looks fabulous on her wrist, reflecting her taste for the finer things.

Cox catapulted to fame when she garnered attention for playing the character of Monica Geller,a cult figure in popular culture. This also won her Golden Apple Awards, Teen Choice Awards, and TV Guide Awards. The Rolex Day Date [...] Read More at Melrose Jewelers


- Written by John Lavitt

Tuesday, May 19, 2009

Melrose Jewelers: Tennis Star Andy Roddick Prefers Wearing the Rolex Oyster Perpetual Day-Date

The Rolex Oyster Perpetual Day-Date is the watch that professional tennis player Andy Roddick prefers to wear after beating his opponents on the court. The Rolex Oyster Perpetual Day-Date watch symbolizes the success that Andy Roddick has achieved in the world of professional tennis. Known to be one of the world’s best tennis players, Roddick is equally charismatic off court giving interviews and appearing in commercials. Andy is currently the number 1 professional tennis player in the United States of America. Number 1 is a position that Rolex is also synonymous with as it is the undisputed watch maker [...] Read More at Melrose Jewelers

- Written by John Lavitt

Monday, May 18, 2009

Melrose Jewelers: College Football Player Sam Bradford gets a Rolex Watch

It was an unbelievable moment for Oklahoma Sooners starting quarterback Sam Bradford, when he was awarded a Rolex watch along with the prestigious Davey O’Brien award for being the best college football player in the country. This gift truly embodies the spirit of a Rolex watch, as the brand signifies excellence and distinction and consistent performance. Touted to be the first pick in the 2010 NFL Draft, Sam Bradford has proven to be an effective quarterback, stamping his authority on college football and sending a message to the NFL. Rolex has always exemplified the meaning of incredible achievement and [...] Read More at Melrose Jewelers

- Written by John Lavitt

Friday, May 15, 2009

Melrose Jewelers: Sir Edmund Hillary, the Great Mountaineer, Wore a Rolex Oyster on D-day

May 29, 1953 was the day when Sir Edmund Hillary created history by scaling Mt. Everest with his favorite Rolex on his wrist. Sir Hillary was very fond of his Rolex Oyster and hence wore it at the time when he climbed the highest peak. The Rolex Oyster indicates the stupendous success that Edmund Hillary enjoyed in mountaineering and the respect he gained from fellow mountaineers and expedition enthusiasts. Born on 20 July, 1919 in Auckland, New Zealand to Gertrude and Percival Augustus Hillary, Edmund attended Auckland Grammar School. He later attended the University of Auckland. At 6 feet [...] Read More at Melrose Jewelers


- Written by John Lavitt

Thursday, May 14, 2009

Melrose Jewelers: Barack Obama and the Rolex Day Date II for All Ages: An Idyllic Alliance

When you hold the highest office in unarguably the most powerful economy in the world, then the watch that you wear says a lot about you. As US President Barack Obama works with his team to restructure the economy, one thinks about the ideal watch that would act as his timekeeper. President Obama is known to be a humble yet stylish, suave yet articulate and vigilant yet concerned statesman. He has been a huge hit amongst the voters ever since his campaign began in Illinois. Now that he has taken up office, he has become a prestigious figure in the [...] Read More at Melrose Jewelers

- Written by John Lavitt

Wednesday, May 13, 2009

Melrose Jewelers: Dean Koontz Keeps To His Deadlines By Wearing A Rolex Day Date President

It is amazing how Dean Koontz’s choice of a Rolex Day-Date President fits so perfectly with the determination to succeed of the best-selling author. When he was a senior in college, Dean Koontz won an Atlantic Monthly fiction competition and has been writing ever since. His books are published in 38 languages. He has sold 375,000,000 copies, a figure that currently increases by more than 17 million copies per year. Born on July 9, 1945, Dean Koontz was raised in Pennsylvania. He graduated from Shippensburg State College, and his first job after graduation was with the Appalachian Poverty Program, [...] Read More at Melrose Jewelers

- Written by John Lavitt

Tuesday, May 12, 2009

Melrose Jewelers: Wearing A Rolex 2Tone Datejust, Bounty Hunter Duane “Dog” Chapman Hunts Down Criminals

Duane Chapman, reality TV star of Dog The Bounty Hunter, will bust you with a Rolex 2Tone Datejust on his wrist. For Duane “Dog” Chapman, his Rolex Datejust represents his incredible success after years of prison and hardship. Recently, a major weight was lifted when all Mexican charges against famed bounty hunter Duane “Dog” Chapman, his son, and a compatriot were dropped. They had been charged by a Mexican court with deprivation of liberty, after their 2003 capture of convicted serial rapist Andrew Luster in Puerto Vallarta. Andrew Luster had fled the United States in the middle of his [...] Read More at Melrose Jewelers

- Written by John Lavitt

Monday, May 11, 2009

Melrose Jewelers: Wearing A Rolex Datejust, Roger Waters Tears Down Walls In Berlin And In The Palestinian Territories

Wearing a Rolex Datejust, Roger Waters, the founder of Pink Floyd, tears down walls in Berlin, in Israel, and soon on the Broadway stage. As the leader of the former super group Pink Floyd (1965-1985), Roger Waters created the legendary concept album, “The Wall” in 1979. Later, wearing his Rolex Datejust, Roger Waters and Pink Floyd reformed to play the Live 8 concerts for charity in 2005. In terms of guest stars and pure spectacle, nothing compared to Roger Waters and his performance of “The Wall” on the Berlin Wall in 1990. A mind-blowing concert that was filmed and [...] Read More at Melrose Jewelers

- Written by John Lavitt

Friday, May 8, 2009

Melrose Jewelers: A Rolex President Symbolizes Star Reese Witherspoon’s Dedication to Children

For Hollywood star Reese Witherspoon, her Rolex President in Yellow Gold represents both the incredible success she has experienced in Hollywood and the security that success allows her to provide for her children. As a single mother of two children (a daughter, Ava Elizabeth, born 9 September 1999, and a son, Deacon, born 23 October 2003), divorced from well-known actor Ryan Phillipe, it is essential for Reese Witherspoon to feel within that she can take care of her children. As the central part of her life, beyond her Academy Award winning career, her children always are her first priority, [...] Read More at Melrose Jewelers

- Written by John Lavitt

Wednesday, May 6, 2009

Melrose Jewelers: On The Cover Of Power And In His Everyday Life, Ice T Grooves With A Rolex Watch

On both album covers and in his everyday life, rap superstar and actor Ice T wears a Rolex watch to symbolize his success. Whether wearing a stainless steel RolexSubmariner on the cover of the classic hip-hop album Power or wearing a platinum Rolex Daytona while hanging with his gorgeous bride, Ice-T grooves with Rolex watches across the board. Legendary gangsta hip-hop emcee Ice T was born Tracy Marrow on February 16, 1958, in Newark, New Jersey. He moved to Los Angeles, California, to live with his paternal aunt after the death of his father while he was in [...] Read More at Melrose Jewelers.

- Written by John Lavitt

Tuesday, May 5, 2009

Melrose Jewelers: What Kind Of Rolex Watch Would Wolverine Choose To Wear? The Antimagnetic Rolex Milgauss, Of Course!

As the opening weekend of Wolverine: Origins, starring Hugh Jackman, was bringing in over $78 million dollars in box office, we kept asking ourselves an intriguing question: What kind of Rolex watch would Wolverine choose to wear? Commonly known as Logan, Wolverine’s cool personality, funny one-liners and badass attitude make him one of the most popular Marvel characters and a huge hit on the silver screen. Given Wolverine’s ongoing battles with Magneto, the mutant master of Magnetism, in the X-Men movies and comic books, it makes sense that Wolverine would wear a Rolex Milgauss. Introduced by Rolex in 1954, [...] Read More at Melrose Jewelers

- Written by John Lavitt

Monday, May 4, 2009

Melrose Jewelers: Self-Help Guru Tony Robbins Unleashes Personal Power With A Rolex Yacht-Master

World famous self-help guru Tony Robbins awakens the giant within and unleashes personal power with a Rolex Yacht-Master on his wrist. Understanding the importance of going for nothing but the very best, Tony Robbins chooses to wear only the very best in luxury watches. With a Rolex Yacht-Master in yellow gold on his wrist, Tony Robbins weaves a web of inspiration, helping countless individuals reach their true potential. Tony Robbins has dedicated his life to creating and implementing strategies for the extraordinary quality of life desired by individuals and organizations throughout the world. As the recognized leader in personal [...] Read More at Melrose Jewelers.

- Written by John Lavitt

Friday, May 1, 2009

Melrose Jewelers: Golden Globe Winner Jason Bateman Chooses A Rolex Daytona On And Off The Big Screen

Since winning his Golden Globe award, the Rolex Daytona has come to symbolize success for Jason Bateman across the proverbial board. In the first big thriller of the summer of 2009, Jason Bateman has a key supporting role in the Russel Crowe film State Of Play. As a television actor, Jason Bateman is best known for his role as Michael Bluth on the television sitcom Arrested Development, as well as his role on Silver Spoons as a child actor. In the twenty-first century, Bateman’s television career has been on a soaring trajectory. In 2005, he won the Golden Globe [...] Read More at Melrose Jewelers.

- Written by John Lavitt