Kevin Jonas And Cellini Prince; The Young Heartthrobs

Cellini PrinceThe youth always holds the power of the time. It has been the undisputed truth for centuries and is still unquestionable. That is one thing that has been realized by the topmost watchmaker in the world, Rolex. Rolex started making watches almost a century ago and since then has launched many a watch showcasing the power of the youth. Cellini Prince, a proud member of the Rolex 2009 Collection is one such example of Rolex watches. The watch in fact has its perfect counterpart in the form of Kevin Jonas, a member of the popular boys’ band Jonas Brothers. He like the Cellini Prince represents the power of the youth in today’s world. Both of them are the undisputed young heartthrobs of countless of their fans.

Kevin Jonas or K2 was actually born as Paul Kevin Jonas II on November 5, 1987. He loved to song from an early age and had two brothers Nick and Joe. The boys wanted to start a band of their own where the idea was to have Nick as the lead vocalist. But fate had something else in store for them. Interestingly in 2005 when the new head at Columbia Records, Steve Greenberg happened to listen to one of Nick’s songs got fascinated by the trio as a whole and signed them as a group. And thus was born Jonas Brothers.

Jonas BrothersKevin and his brothers were hugely talented and just like the Rolex watches didn’t take too much of time in becoming the favorite of the world. They released their first album It’s About Time in August 2006 which was pretty much liked by their fans. Next year in February they signed a new contract with Hollywood Records. In August 2007 they came out with their self titled album Jonas Brothers. Just like the Rolex watches are known for becoming a favorite within no time, similarly their second album rose to number five on the Billboard Hot 200 in its very first week. Kevin and his brothers followed it up with A Little Bit Longer their third album in August 2008. It peaked at number one spot on the Billboard Hot 200 chart. If on one hand Kevin like Cellini Prince was becoming the heartthrob of the world then on the other his albums were setting the music world on fire. Their fourth album Lines, Vines and Trying Times released on June 16, 2009 also peaked at number 1 on the Billboard 200.

Kevin JonasKevin Jonas has also enthralled his fans with roles in different media like 2009 movie Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian. He has appeared in many televisions operas as well. In fact his popularity like the Cellini Prince is so immense that when he along with his brothers appeared in an episode on Hannah Montana it broke the basic cable records. This kind of unparalleled success can only be expected from some like Kevin and Rolex. The Cellini Prince features an attractive rectangular case and a transparent caseback. The beautiful sensation similar to the Jonas Brothers comes in three different options, 18 ct yellow, white and Everose gold. The Cellini Prince and Kevin Jonas have everything in them to be classified as the young heartthrobs.

Posted by Vanessa Puzio on June 30th, 2009 and filed under Culture, Events | No Comments »

Jensen Ackles And Rolex Milgauss; Undaunted Spirits

Jensen AcklesJensen Ackles and Rolex Milgauss are known for being the best in whatever they do in their respective worlds. Their fans never seem to get enough of them. Rolex Milgauss is not just a trendy watch but also a time indicator that is supernaturally impressive just like Ackles in his latest series Supernatural. Jansen Ackles is not only good looking and talented but he’s also extremely convinced of what his responsibilities as a role model for the younger generation is. The chocolate boy good looks may be deceptive but the young shoulders carry a very mature and conscientious head.

Born as Jensen Ross Ackles on March 1st, 1978 in Dallas Texas, Jensen can carry the cowboy rugged look with tremendous ease. Jensen who has a potent mix of English, Irish and Scottish lineage to account for had planned to study Physical Therapy at the Texas Tech University but shifted to Los Angeles to start an acting career. Ackles had been modeling since he was only a tender four years of age, and his on and off stint as a child model for TV and print had got him a lot of recognition. From 1996, when Ackles turned 18, he started focusing on his acting career for good. He landed several roles for guest appearances on Mr. Rhodes, Sweet Valley High and Cybil and got noticed and passed the audition to join the cast of the NBC soap opera Days of Our Lives in 1997. The show had been running successfully in the US competing with the likes of The Bold and the Beautiful and All my Children. Ackles’s debut stint was well appreciated and got him the Soap Opera Digest Award in 1998. Ackles was the Best Male Newcomer that year. And playing Eric Brady got him a fan following that would only increase with time and multiple appearances on television. Ackles was nominated thrice from 1998-2000 for a Daytime Emmy Award for being an Outstanding Younger Actor in a Drama Series for his work in the soap opera Days of Our Lives.

Rolex MilgaussAckles’s next venture was in putting in a guest appearance in the James Cameron directed television series Dark Angel on Fox in 2001. Ackles took a huge risk going against the image that he had built for himself playing the hero and acted as a serial killer Ben a.k.a X5-493. Ben was killed in the show but by then Ackles had gained such a reputation for himself that Ackles was called back to the show to play Ben’s sane clone Alex/X5-494.

Ackles joined the cast of Dawson’s Creek in its final season where he played CJ. Jansen next played the Assistant Football coach Jason Teague on the hit series Smallville and in 2005 Jansen was cast as the lead in Devour where his real life father played the dad in reel life. Jansen has recently joined the cast of the CW horror/drama series supernatural as Dean Winchester. Jansen has also lent his acting credits to Ten Inch Hero and received high praise for his role and brilliant comic timing. Ackles debuted on stage with A Few Good Men and brought a lot of critical acclaim for himself. Jansen has recently acted in My Bloody Valentine 3D.

The Rolex Milgauss is resistant to a magnetic flux concentration of 1,000 gauss and can retain an accurate precision even at the most magnetic of environs. The 40 mm Rolex has a steel finish and is crystallized in special green Sapphire. Both Jensen Ackles and the Rolex Milgauss have stood the test of time and is the first name when courage comes to question.

Posted by Vanessa Puzio on June 30th, 2009 and filed under Culture, Events | 1 Comment »

Persistent Commitment: Rolex And Its Three Decade Long Partnership with Golf

Solheim CupThe association that began almost an epoch ago, standing the test of time, adapting yet resolute, started out when Rolex presented the legendary Arnold Palmer with a gold Oyster Perpetual Rolex watch, in honor of his remarkable achievements on the greens in 1967. Celebrating the exceptional ability and performance of golfing greats like Gary Player and Jack Nicklaus, Rolex began its unfaltering support of these great golfers and soon ventured out to support a number of organizing committees in creating and sponsoring eminent golfing tournaments. The core ambition has always been to support events that promote the passion of attaining the highest forms of human capacity. Understanding the focus and resilience that is required to master the sport of golf, Rolex assists various golfing bodies around the world in propounding the sport and its players. More than the game itself Rolex propagates the idea and the inspiration behind the sport that forms the crucial core of comprehending the ability of pushing the standards of human endeavor. Even though the game of golf has undergone tremendous changes and incorporated various elements that have propelled it to great heights of popularity, one factor that remains unchanged is the steadfast support of Rolex in supporting the game.

Ryder CupBeginning in 1978 Rolex pioneered the sponsorship of golfing events by aiding the British Open Championship right after which it forged a partnership with the United States Golf Association (USGA). Abiding with its principal of supporting exceptionally talented individuals Rolex sought out to promote women’s golf and soon formed a partnership with the LGPA. Additionally Rolex brought out the Rolex Player of the Year, the Louise Suggs Rolex Rookie of the Year and the Rolex First-Time Winners in order to honor and promote the ability of talented women golfers. The most recent development in this partnership is the launching of the Rolex Women’s Rankings that combines women golfers everywhere into one single entity. Apart from all of this Rolex is also the official timekeeper for the prestigious women’s golf tournament, the Solheim Cup.

RolexSupporting the Ryder Cup men’s golfing challenge for many years now Rolex also became the official timepiece at the PGA of America, and the official timekeeper for the men’s European Tour. From 2008 onwards Rolex entered into an international collaboration with the Master’s Tournament and assists this eminent tournament by looking after all the broadcast and print media outside the United States that deals with this event. Supporting young golfing talent for two decades now, Rolex has been sponsoring the American Junior Golfers Association (AJGA) for more than 25 years now. Annually hosting the Rolex Tournament of Champions as well as the Rolex Girl’s Championship, Rolex ensures that remarkable talent has a platform to showcase their talent and further develop their skill. Rolex also presents the Rolex Player of the Year Awards and the Rolex All-America Teams awards, which is an effort to honor the talent of these young talents and propel their ambitious vision. Involving itself in all aspects of the sport of golfing, Rolex serves as a publishing partner for the Rules of Golf booklet and also supports the official film and annual tournament of each U.S. Open Championship. Apart from this Rolex provides on-line support to the USGA as well as supplying tee clocks at National Championships and supporting the Arnold Palmer Center for Golf History at the USGA Museum.

Unfazed by the change Rolex continues to support illustrious golfing events around the world and promotes remarkable ability in their quest to definitive triumph.

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Al Pacino And Datejust Special Edition; Devastatingly Debonair

Al PacinoThe Rolex Datejust special edition is for those who have worked the hard way up and now that they are where they are, know how to play stylish effortlessly. For most of us style is something that we have learnt to practice with the times but for a true gentleman like Al Pacino and a watch like the Rolex Datejust Special Edition style is innate and they have only set standards that others try to live up to. Al Pacino has been the classiest and most debonair of actors of the last century and has carried his style into this millennium.

An actor, writer, director and producer Pacino needs no introduction. Dropping out of school because he wanted to prioritize acting, Pacino joined Herbert Berghof Studio. In 1966 he got through The Actor’s Studio and was guided by Lee Strasburg to whom he owes his success today. He started out acting on stage, debuting on Broadway with Does A Tiger Wear A Necktie? and won a Tony award for his performance in 1969. Pacino made permanent his space in Hollywood when he was cast as Michael Corleone in Coppola’s The Godfather Trilogy. Pacino was described by critics as having delivered a restrained and intense performance and was nominated for an Academy and Golden Globe. Godfather II got him the BAFTA in 1974, while Serpico got him the Golden Globe and an Oscar Nomination. Pacino was nominated four times in the 70’s for his performance in Serpico, Godfather, Dog Day Afternoon and Justice For All. A second Tony came his way for The Basic Training of Pavlo Hummel on stage. The success pace that had slackened in the early 80’s got back on track with Scarface. Pacino won a Golden Globe nomination for his role. He took a hiatus from screen concentrating on theatre for four years returning to cinema with Sea of Love in 1989.

His fifth Oscar nomination came for his acting as Big Boy Caprice in Dick Tracy and the third and final edition of The Godfather finally released in 1990. 1992 was when Martin Brest’s Scent of a Woman released and playing the blind Lieutenant Colonel Frank Slade finally got him the much evasive Oscar. He was also nominated for Best Supporting actor for Glenngary Glen Ross the same year. A spate of movies like Carlito’s Way, Donnie Brasco and The Insider followed over the couple of years. Pacino’s acting as Satan in The Devil’s Advocate in 1997 brought him much critical acclaim. Cristopher Nolan cast Pacino in the remake of the Norwegian film Insomnia.

Rolex Datejust Special EditionIn 2006, the American Film Institute honoured Al Pacino with a Lifetime Achievement Award. Pacino also acted in Soderbergh’s Ocean’s Thirteen, in 2008 Al costarred with Robert DeNiro as a detective in Righteous Kill. Pacino is slated to star as Salvador Dali in Dali & I: The Surreal Story. In 2007 Pacino released a boxed set titled Pacino: An Actor’s Vision containing the three films The Local Stigmatic, Looking For Richard and Chinese Coffee. His film as director Salomaybe based on Oscar Wilde’s controversial work Salome is in the post-production stage.

The Rolex Datejust Special Edition comes with a Cyclops magnifier enabled date calendar. The chronometer is 34 mm in radius and the dial is a grandiose diamond set in Arabesque design. The watch is an eclectic mix of diamonds and white gold and the bracelet, keeping in line with the exclusivity of the watch is an Oyster Special Edition set with brilliants. The movement is self winding and waterproof to 100 metres/330 feet. The uniqueness of the Rolex Datejust Special Edition parallels the kind of reputation Al Pacino is accredited with in the film industry. They are both debonair and devastatingly so.

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Coming of a Storm: Roger Federer at the Wimbledon

Roger Federer wins his 14th Grand SlamIf ambition and resilience is greater than the greatest of challenges than attaining victory is an undeniable right. The greatest of legends all across the world have had to battle insurmountable challenges and face daunting obstacles in their quest to ultimate triumph. Rolex the world leader in premium watches salutes these heroes and supports their cause to individual glory and perfection. Closely involved with numerous world class sporting events around the world Rolex assists exceptional athletes in fuelling their growth and potential. Roger Federer the world renowned tennis player from Switzerland is regarded by numerous people along with past legends of the game as the greatest player in the history of tennis. Equaling the record of the legendary Pete Sampras by clinching 14 Grand Slams, Roger Federer is the rewriting the history of tennis. With a Career Grand Slams to his name, Roger Federer is transforming the long held perceptions and ushering in a whole new standard to the game. Named the Laureus World Sportsman of the Year for four consecutive years from 2005 to 2008, Roger Federer is reshaping aspirations and has become an icon that represents a champion. Rolex proudly partners Roger Federer and his ongoing ambition of becoming the best the world has ever seen.

Roger FedererBorn in August, 1981 in Basel, Switzerland, Roger Federer held the world number one position in the tennis rankings for record number of 237 consecutive weeks. Beating champions across the world, Roger Federer has etched his name in the pages of human achievement and will forever be regarded as a legend that brought with him a new dawn to the game of tennis. Forever changing the dynamics of the game, Roger Federer is a formidable champion who has silenced many critics who at one point unabashedly slammed the world class player after a few misses and setbacks. Challenging the claim of the end of the ‘Federer era’ that many critics had predicted Roger Federer beat the top notch tennis player Robin Soderling, to claim the title at the French Open. This momentous occasion will go down in history as the battle of a man with an unwavering ambition and his triumph over destiny. A name that has become synonymous with victory and persistent ambition, Roger Federer has transformed into an inspiration and a goal that aspiring players across the globe hope to achieve. Seen as the greatest player to have ever played on the court, Roger Federer has been able to capture the imaginations of millions across the globe who watch in complete wonderment, as he glides across the court to return the ball in a magnificent display of skill. At the Wimbledon for 2009 that has Rolex at its official timekeeper; top notch players have been competing to clinch the top honor. Bringing their principal skills forward and pushing ahead with increasing dynamism, the world class players battle it out at center court while the world waits in anticipation to crown its champion. Armed with a 15 win streak, Roger Federer is hitting the centre court at the Wimbledon with all his might and would probably go on to claim the top honor. Defeating the German tennis ace Kohlschreiber in the third round Roger Federer will play off against the Swedish star Robin Soderling in the fourth round that is scheduled to take place at the centre court on the 29th of June.

Rolex is proud to be associated with a legend like Roger Federer and proudly supports his unwavering fortitude. In the quest to final glory and achievement Rolex assists the Swiss star Roger Federer, find his path to brilliance. Greatness is an aspect that relies more on the capacity of the human spirit and heart rather than mere talent. With an unfaltering determination and the heart of a true champion Roger Federer marches on to triumph.

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