Rolex For Men
In the past, people have associated Rolex watches primarily with men. Businessmen, men of style, men who have something to say, and often use their watches to say it. The watches were a status symbol, a representation of success and power – all things which, fifty or sixty years ago, were only ever linked to men.
Rolex History
The history of the Rolex is long and complex, but like with most companies back at the start of the twentieth century, it was founded by a man: German-born Hans Wilsdorf. After coming to London, he became one of the most widespread watch designers and sellers in the country, and he helped to make the ‘wristwatch’ a popular accessory (before this, it wasn’t considered ‘manly’ to wear a watch on your wrist – how times have changed).
Women Swimmers
There is, however, a feminine angle to the early success of the Rolex. Hans Wilsdorf was particularly interested in creating 100% water resistant watches, and after many designs and many different tests, he came up with the Rolex Oyster in 1926. This watch was supposedly watertight (thanks to a new sealing method and the invention of an unbreakable synthetic material), but Wilsdorf knew that he’d have to do something pretty spectacular to make the general public believe this claim. So what did he do? Drop it into a tank of water? Take it for a test drive in an Olympic sized swimming pool? No; he took it for a spin across the English Channel.
Well, not him personally. And that’s where the first famous woman Rolex wearer comes into the story. In October 1927, English woman Mercedes Gleitze swam the channel while wearing the Rolex Oyster, completing the feat in just over ten hours. When she finished, she stated that the watch was in perfect condition, and that it was still keeping perfect time. It was a brilliant publicity stunt for Wilsdorf, and the start of women wearing top-quality time pieces such as Rolex watches.
Ladies Rolex Collections
Despite the preconceptions that many people have, these days Rolex watches are just as much for women as they are for men: this can be seen in the Lady Datejust collection and other available watches that are catered to a more feminine clientele. They’re elegant, sophisticated, and – of course – all top quality. Whether you prefer gold or silver, a large face or a slim bracelet, extravagant diamonds or something a little more practical, there’s a ladies Rolex watch to match.
So which ladies Rolex is the right watch for you?
The Rolex Ladies Pearlmaster 31 is a Rolex lady datejust watch which comes in 18ct yellow gold, with a ruby dot dial and diamond bezel. This watch has a classic gold Rolex appearance, with the diamonds adding to its feminine qualities.
On the other hand, the Rolex Datejust Ladies 69173 comes in steel and gold with a white diamond dial and a fluted bezel on a jubilee bracelet. This is slightly slimmer than many other Rolex watches, allowing for a more elegant look, whereas the use of both steel and gold sets it apart from the Pearlmaster 31.
If silver on its own is more your style, then the Rolex Pearlmaster 80319 may be more up your street. With a silver baton dial, an 18k white gold diamond bezel and a white gold bracelet, this watch just radiates class and grace.
If you’d like a ladies Rolex which doesn’t conform to ideas of old-fashioned femininity, something like the Titan Black Rolex Daytona could be the watch for you. With a black dial with luminous marker, a diamond-like coating, and crystal glass, it is not only stylish but also water resistant up to 100m (300 feet). Perfect if you’re planning on swimming the Channel, for instance.
Whatever your style, you’re sure to find a ladies Rolex watch that suits your personality and still provides the top-quality craftsmanship that customers have come to love and expect. If you want a timepiece that is as beautiful as any bracelet or necklace in your collection, a Rolex can provide you with the perfect solution.
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