Blog posts from Matthew Becker
Selling fake Rolexes isn’t worth it, just ask Jonathan Cook
Some people just have to learn the hard way. Jonathan Cook, like another musician Lady Gaga profiled in an earlier article, learned that dealing with fake Rolexes has its price. Frontman for punk band, Forever the Sickest Kids, Jonathan Cook was arrested back on January 7th for selling fake Rolex watches. The felony landed Cook […]
Rolex updates two other watches as well
Rolex’s bi-colored ceramic bezeled GMT and the platinum Daytona unveiled at Baselworld a few weeks ago pretty much stole the headlines for anything Rolex. Rolex fans anticipated a Daytona update because of the watch’s 50th anniversary and storied pedigree. For the last few years, GMT fans were waiting for a potential two-tone ceramic bezel since […]
Rolex beefs up its FaceBook presence
Although Rolex has had an Internet presence with their company website, Baselworld 2013 marks an impressive upgrade to Rolex’s presence on Facebook and in social media. Starting on April 18th, the Rolex Facebook is supplying Facebook using Rolex fans with images, discussion, and history not found on Rolex’s company website. With over 442,000 likes in […]
Is it a 50th Anniversary Daytona at Baselworld?
Some say the latest platinum Rolex Daytona introduced at Baselworld is a 50th anniversary commemorative model, whereas other –including Rolex, say it’s not. At one level, why would Rolex release a never before produced model on the 50th anniversary of the models release. On the other hand, the watch is in Rolex’s regular lineup, is […]