Rolex Watches and the World of Skiing | | | Slide Into Ski Week Rolex Watches and the World of Skiing With ski season upon us here in the Northern Hemisphere, it is definitely worth mentioning Rolex’s growing role in the sport. The company first entered the world of skiing in 1968, when Jean-Claude Killy became the first world-class skier to wear and promote Rolex. Since then, other notable skiers have started sporting Rolex watches too, and the brand has been a constant presence in the sport ever since. In this guide, we’re going to talk about Rolex’s most famous watch associated with skiing, the famous skiers who represent the brand and showcase a few of our favorite watches to wear when we hit the slopes. Sit back in your chair lift, and let’s get started! | | | | | | Chosen by Champions The Watches Worn by Rolex Tennis Ambassadors Rolex has a longstanding relationship with the world of tennis that dates all the way back to 1978 when the historic Swiss watch manufacturer became the Official Timekeeper at The Championships, Wimbledon. For the better part of the last half-century, Rolex has been a constant presence in the sport, and the brand currently sponsors all four Grand Slam tournaments. As the first Grand Slam tournament of the year, the Australian Open is one of the biggest events in the world of tennis. With Rolex being both a sponsor of the tournament and a number of the competing players, you can guarantee that there will be Rolex watches in attendance, but which models do Rolex’s top tennis ambassadors wear? | | | | | | | | Bob's Watches 1900 Quail St, Newport Beach, CA 92660 | | | | | | |