Rolex Sea-Dweller Watches

Rolex has made major contributions to the world of watch-*** by being the first to manufacture a watch that was waterproof down to depths of 100m and to feature automatically changing day and date on the dial. A singer who has unknowingly made a contribution to the Internet and English language is Rick Astley. Around 25 million Internet users were tricked in 2007 into watching Rick Astley's 1987 video "Never Gonna Give You Up" by posting it under the name of other popular video titles. "Rickrolling" is a term coined to define this practice. The prank caught on so well that YouTube pranked its users on April 1, 2008 by *** every featured video on the front page a Rickroll. However, the contributions of Rolex in the world of sports have been more of the serious kind. Rolex has promoted human brilliance in sports by supporting competitions like golf, sports car racing, eventing, sailing, etc. The most prestigious and personalized reward that Rolex gives to the winners of these competitions are Rolex watches and the most popular amongst them is the Rolex Yacht-Master II.The most popular song by Rick Astley was the hit single "Never Gonna Give You Up" from the album Whenever You Need Somebody that topped the charts in 16 countries. Born Richard Paul "Rick" Astley, he is a popular singer, songwriter and musician. Although he was missing from the music scene in the 1990s, he made a fantastic comeback in 2007 and accelerated his popularity with the Rickrolling phenomenon. He was voted the "Best Act Ever" for his performance at the MTV Europe Music Awards 2008. He has gained popularity in the genres of music like pop, blue-eyed soul and Eurobeat. He can play the guitar, drums and keyboards. In 1989 he was nominated as Best New Artist for a Grammy Award. In 2008 Rick Astley was the main act at the Northampton Balloon Festival.The Rolex Yacht-Master II has been the popular choice as a reward for the winners of the various sailing events that Rolex supports. The Rolex Yacht-Master II is specially equipped with a countdown feature that is programmable and can be set according to the starting sequences of each regatta. Just like all Rolex timepieces the watch is precise as well as designed for comfort. It has a platinum rotatable bezel and comes in an impressive 44mm size. The 18ct white gold used in the manufacture of the Rolex Yacht-Master II exudes purity as it is processed at Rolex's own foundry. The timepiece comes with an Easylink that is an innovation incorporated to add to the comfort of the watch even in times of strenuous physical activity. The Easylink helps adjust the length of the bracelet by 5mm in case of temporary expansion of the wrists due to physical activity or increase in temperature or altitude. The oyster caseback and the triplock system further guarantee the protection of the movement from shock, pressure, dust and water. The timepiece is also water resistant even at depths of 100m/ 330 feet. Rolex has always been known to manufacture the most reliable timepieces that ensure precise performance even under the most trying conditions and that is what it proves through the Rolex Yacht-Master II as well.

The u***takable thunder of the hoofs that spurs even the spectators to action marks the game of Polo that saw its origins in the playing grounds of the royalty. Understanding the ability of the horse, while respecting the powerful animal is an art that not many can master. Rolex the world leader in not only crafting the most intricate watches but also inspiring individuals everywhere to break new grounds and sponsors many illustrious sporting events around the world. As a part of its long standing heritage Rolex not only aims to promote the sport and the players, but also seeks to muster the aspects of perfected ambition and dedicated progress. Championing the cause of exceptional skill Rolex, brings to the world yet another sporting event by the name of Rolex European Polo Championship. In its seventh year now the eminent Rolex European Polo Championship, brings together champions that compete in a set of highly competitive events that not only showcase their talent and control over the horse but also brings to the purview the aspect of unrelenting determination. Drawing the top most polo players from all over Europe this prestigious event is one of a kind and has over the years seen a tremendous surge in popularity. The battle between the top notch polo champions competing to claim the honour of standing first at the podium at the Rolex European Polo Championship is all set to begin in the month of September this year. A total of nine nations that include Austria, Belgium, England, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Spain and Switzerland are set to compete in this eminent championship. Set to begin on the 4th of September to be held over a period of 10 days and finally ending on the 14th of September, the Rolex European Polo Championship is the biggest event of its kind. Put together by Rolex and Pegasus Event Marketing GmbH, the polo championship will be held at Manor Aspern that is located near Hamburg in Germany. The draw for the seventh polo championship began on the 29th June, at the Polo Club de Domaine du Chantilly and was attended by the various representatives of the competing nations. The competition that will be held on two full sized polo grounds in the vicinity of Hamburg has already led to rising anticipation about the results. Come this September, champion polo players from all over Europe will assemble at the Manor Aspern to face off in a competition that tests the ability to understand the moves of the powerful beast even before they try to control the polo ball. Polo is a game that requires true courage and mastery that has to be honed over several years of dedicated practice and development. The spectators that throng the stands come to witness the capacity of human resilience rather than the actual game itself. Rolex along with the spectators salutes the tremendous ability of these players and celebrates their spirit. Partnering the event for a few years now, Rolex seeks to promote human will and capacity through the means of this eminent sporting event.