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dcvelo · 29 May 2009, 04:58 AM

Any F1 driver's? It seems to me it is a great marketing tool, but then again, they do sponsor the whole 24 hours of Daytona, and that might be enough for them. Eveytime I watch a race, it seems that every driver is wearing something unidentifiable sometimes, and I think Rolex could benefit from that as well.
Does anybody know or have pictures of any drivers wearing Rolex?
Thanks.

rajurama · 29 May 2009, 05:02 AM

Nope rolex doesnt sponsor F1...

The GMT Master · 29 May 2009, 05:09 AM

I'd guess it's too dominated by other watch brands, such as TAG and Oris to make it worth their while...they like to be the only prominent watch sponsor at their events.

Mrdi · 29 May 2009, 05:37 AM

Rolex is big into yachting sponsorship.
To have a fleet of 30, multi million dollar yachts on the starting line is not uncommom.
You need some place to set the YM II.

http://www.rolex.com/en/world-of-rol...g-swan-cup.jsp

70 foot ocean racers with a crew of 20 making 25 knots under sail.
Sounds like a freight train, feels like a stiff cold shower.

Atl · 29 May 2009, 08:49 AM

I think Montoya was the biggest watch freak, and wore one. He also had a special AP Royal Oak model designed by him, but cannot think of another F-1 racer that wears a Rolex. Michael S. wore Omega, Button wears Seiko, and I think Kimi is sponsored by Orvis, or was.

I am so glad to see Button kick ass this year!

buz-lh · 29 May 2009, 10:59 AM

Jackie Stewart has a lifetime contract as a Rolex Ambassador and I think that is it re: F1

29 May 2009, 04:58 AM	#1
dcvelo Banned Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 189	Does Rolex sponsor...... Any F1 driver's? It seems to me it is a great marketing tool, but then again, they do sponsor the whole 24 hours of Daytona, and that might be enough for them. Eveytime I watch a race, it seems that every driver is wearing something unidentifiable sometimes, and I think Rolex could benefit from that as well. Does anybody know or have pictures of any drivers wearing Rolex? Thanks.

29 May 2009, 10:59 AM	#6
buz-lh "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Buz Location: Atlanta Watch: Rolex Tudor Pam Posts: 5,108	Jackie Stewart has a lifetime contract as a Rolex Ambassador and I think that is it re: F1 __________________ Buz The faster you move, the slower time passes, the longer you live. Peter Diamandis

29 May 2009, 05:02 AM	#2
rajurama "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Rick Location: Wakanda Watch: amacallit Posts: 2,019	Nope rolex doesnt sponsor F1...

29 May 2009, 05:09 AM	#3
The GMT Master "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: England Posts: 8,149	I'd guess it's too dominated by other watch brands, such as TAG and Oris to make it worth their while...they like to be the only prominent watch sponsor at their events.

29 May 2009, 05:37 AM	#4
Mrdi Banned Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: PA Posts: 3,478	Rolex is big into yachting sponsorship. To have a fleet of 30, multi million dollar yachts on the starting line is not uncommom. You need some place to set the YM II. http://www.rolex.com/en/world-of-rol...g-swan-cup.jsp 70 foot ocean racers with a crew of 20 making 25 knots under sail. Sounds like a freight train, feels like a stiff cold shower.

29 May 2009, 08:49 AM	#5
Atl Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: David Location: Sandy Springs, Ga Watch: GMT II, new Subbie Posts: 937	I think Montoya was the biggest watch freak, and wore one. He also had a special AP Royal Oak model designed by him, but cannot think of another F-1 racer that wears a Rolex. Michael S. wore Omega, Button wears Seiko, and I think Kimi is sponsored by Orvis, or was. I am so glad to see Button kick ass this year!

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