Rolex Watches: The Crown of Sailing
Rolex has supported the sport of sailing for more than 50 years and is an important driving force behind the most elite sailing events, athletes and organizations. Whether supporting the highly competitive Rolex Sydney to Hobart race or maintaining the traditional glory of the Rolex Superyacht Cup, Rolex has built a special relationship with the elite of the sailing world.
Rolex is proud to be the sponsor of three of the world's most prestigious offshore races: the Rolex Sydney to Hobart Race, the Rolex Fastenette race and the Rolex Mediterranean Race. All three events have more than 600 nautical miles, and there are many similarities.
The Race was founded in 1925 by Weston Martyr, a swimmer who competed in the 630 nautical mile Newport to Bermuda race, which was held in 1906. The Rolex Fastenette, run by the Royal Ocean Sailing Club, was originally an annual event but became a biennial event in 1931 until the second World War. The 608 nautical mile race from Cowes to Plymouth passes the Farstnite Reef in Ireland, sponsored by Rolex since 2001. The Rolex Fastenette gained legendary status as the inspiration for two other famous offshore races.
The Rolex Sydney to Hobart Race was founded in 1945 as a cruise race. History records show that The classic race was initiated by John Illingworth, a British naval officer who joined The Farstnet in 1937. He entered the race only in 1945 when he agreed with others to make the event "a race". Eventually they had a match and a legend was born. Illingworth has won the first Sydney to Hobart yacht race in the Rani. Little did anyone know at the time that the 628 nautical mile race would become the southern hemisphere's biggest sailing event, rivaling the Rolex Fastenette. The Rolex Sydney to Hobart race, organised by the Yacht Club of Australia, formed a partnership with Rolex in 2002.
The 606 nautical mile Rolex Mediterranean Race in the Mediterranean was inspired by Fasternet and started and finished in the same place in 1968, making it a very special event. The race starts and ends in Malta, sailing around Sicily and other islands in the sea. Jimmy White and Alan Green, the founders of the race, both competed at Farstnet and said they wanted to replicate farstnet's challenge of distance and seamanship. The race is held annually by the Royal Yacht Club of Malta, whose partnership with Rolex began in 2002.
The three events share similar philosophies, audiences and traditions. The competitors who flocked to the event were passionate, experienced, fearless and attracted by the challenge of racing. The values of sportsmanship, risk taking, determination, courage and exploration are what sets these offshore events apart from other sailing events, the kind of rigorous sportsmanship that Rolex celebrates.
Rolex, the world's leading Swiss watchmaker, strives for excellence and appreciates the sport of sailing. The common pursuit of perfection in watchmaking and sailing contributes to the close cooperation between Rolex and sailing.
Rolex has supported the sport of sailing for more than 50 years and is an important driving force behind the most elite sailing events, athletes and organizations. Whether supporting the highly competitive Rolex Sydney to Hobart race or maintaining the traditional glory of the Rolex Superyacht Cup, Rolex has built a special relationship with the elite of the sailing world.
Rolex is proud to be the sponsor of three of the world's most prestigious offshore races: the Rolex Sydney to Hobart Race, the Rolex Fastenette race and the Rolex Mediterranean Race. All three events have more than 600 nautical miles, and there are many similarities.
The Race was founded in 1925 by Weston Martyr, a swimmer who competed in the 630 nautical mile Newport to Bermuda race, which was held in 1906. The Rolex Fastenette, run by the Royal Ocean Sailing Club, was originally an annual event but became a biennial event in 1931 until the second World War. The 608 nautical mile race from Cowes to Plymouth passes the Farstnite Reef in Ireland, sponsored by Rolex since 2001. The Rolex Fastenette gained legendary status as the inspiration for two other famous offshore races.
The Rolex Sydney to Hobart Race was founded in 1945 as a cruise race. History records show that The classic race was initiated by John Illingworth, a British naval officer who joined The Farstnet in 1937. He entered the race only in 1945 when he agreed with others to make the event "a race". Eventually they had a match and a legend was born. Illingworth has won the first Sydney to Hobart yacht race in the Rani. Little did anyone know at the time that the 628 nautical mile race would become the southern hemisphere's biggest sailing event, rivaling the Rolex Fastenette. The Rolex Sydney to Hobart race, organised by the Yacht Club of Australia, formed a partnership with Rolex in 2002.
The 606 nautical mile Rolex Mediterranean Race in the Mediterranean was inspired by Fasternet and started and finished in the same place in 1968, making it a very special event. The race starts and ends in Malta, sailing around Sicily and other islands in the sea. Jimmy White and Alan Green, the founders of the race, both competed at Farstnet and said they wanted to replicate farstnet's challenge of distance and seamanship. The race is held annually by the Royal Yacht Club of Malta, whose partnership with Rolex began in 2002.
The three events share similar philosophies, audiences and traditions. The competitors who flocked to the event were passionate, experienced, fearless and attracted by the challenge of racing. The values of sportsmanship, risk taking, determination, courage and exploration are what sets these offshore events apart from other sailing events, the kind of rigorous sportsmanship that Rolex celebrates.
Rolex, the world's leading Swiss watchmaker, strives for excellence and appreciates the sport of sailing. The common pursuit of perfection in watchmaking and sailing contributes to the close cooperation between Rolex and sailing.
Rolex Introduction
Rolex is a famous Swiss watch brand, headquartered in Geneva, renowned for its excellent quality and exquisite craftsmanship. The famous oyster and Cellini watches are accurate and reliable, with excellent performance. Therefore, each of them has been approved by the Observatory for precise timekeeping, becoming a symbol of the extraordinary, elegant and noble. Founded in 1905 by Hans Wilsdorf, Rolex has pioneered the development of wristwatches, successfully introducing a number of major innovations, such as the Oyster in 1926, the first waterproof watch in history, and the automatic chain pendulo in 1931. To date, Rolex has registered more than 400 patents. Rolex is the real integrated watchmaker, set up its own plant, independent design, research and development and production of all necessary parts of the Rolex watch, from the casting of gold alloy, to the movement, case, dial and strap processing, grinding, assembly and modification, are completed by the brand independent process. Rolex also sponsors a number of events and charitable projects, actively supporting arts, sports and adventure activities, promoting the spirit of creation and environmental protection. |