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James Dowling

  • Senior Media Manager, Super Members Council
Melbourne
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Why Communist Leaders Wore Rolex: From Che Guevara to Ceauşescu

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By James Dowling
| Oracle Time Magazine Verified
While Rolex are known for making the President watch, that reputation also led to them being the favored watch of world leaders outside the US. One of the unintended consequences of which is that many of the world’s most famous communist leaders wore Rolex.
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What Does ‘Jubilee’ Mean to Rolex?

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By James Dowling
| Oracle Time Magazine Verified
The most talked about Rolex launch at this year’s Watches & Wonders was undoubtedly the Oyster Perpetual with the ten colour Jubilee dial. Alongside showcasing the brand’s mastery of dial printing, it was another reminder that Rolex is happy to let its entry-level model have a bit of fun, echoing the multi-colour “Champagne Bubbles” (Celebration) dial from 2023 and the high-gloss single colour lacquer dials from 2020.
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Rolex 6150 Explorer: The First Royal Navy Military Rolex

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By James Dowling
| Oracle Time Magazine Verified
In the years leading up to the Second World War, a Royal Navy diver looked remarkably similar to one from the Victorian era: clad in a brass helmet, lead-soled boots, and a heavy suit made from layers of waterproofed canvas and vulcanised rubber, breathing through a long tube connected to a compressor aboard the support vessel. The war, however, brought about the birth of the modern “frogman”, divers equipped with latex suits and self-contained oxygen supplies.
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