Blog posts from Matthew Becker
Rolex awards enterprise awards for young laureates
The Rolex Awards for Enterprise was created to foster a spirit of enterprise and knowledge in the areas of science/health, applied technology, exploration/discovery, environment, and cultural heritage. Last November, Rolex selected five Rolex Laureates for Enterpise whose advancements are covered back in a November Beckertime posting here. Because Rolex received a record number of applications […]
Who says lockers are safe for your Rolex
Ocala police reported that a Rolex watch and wallet were stolen Tuesday (21 May 2013) from a locker at the YMCA. According to the report, the victim indicated that he secured his locker with his personal lock and key and was away for roughly 40 minutes. When he returned, he found the locker open and […]
Be careful who you (allegedly) gift a Rolex
Former Italian Prime Minister, Silvio Berlusconi found himself with even more trouble when his alleged hired girl, Karima (Ruby) el Mahroug dismissed a series of sworn statements while on the stand in an Italian courtroom May 24th. El Mahroug is at the center of a complicated story and involved with multiple lawsuits as a star […]
Is an expensive Rolex better than something cheap?
For a Rolex wearer, a common question that comes up is “why’d you pay that much to tell the time? –My phone is just as good…” or my plastic watch is just as good as a Rolex. Comments such as these are from people who do not understand that there is something genuine when there […]