In some parts of the world, Rolex is synonymous with sailing, and those who win watch at the helm of yachts. More than 50 years ago, replica Rolex first entered into a mutually beneficial partnership with the prestigious New York Yacht Club, which has luxury clubs in Manhattan and Newport, Rhode Island. of Newport with its luxury clubhouse. Rolex has “deep-rooted ties with the world’s most prestigious yacht clubs, institutions, and events, sharing the highest standards with the guardians of yachting’s finest spirit”.
Once through the straight, sailors will see another active volcano, Mount Stromboli, as they sail north and west along the north coast of Sicily. The fleet will then turn south and sail on the leeward side of the islands of Favignana, Pantelleria and Lampedusa before turning northeast and sailing to the South Comino Channel and then to the final stretch to the finish line at the entrance to the port of Massamset.
Last year’s race saw all records broken due to once-in-a-lifetime conditions, and Maxi Comanche was declared the overall winner, finishing in a record-breaking time of 40 hours, 17 minutes and 50 seconds, seven and a half hours off the previous record. It was the first time in 14 years that the course record was broken.
Rolex has been making watches for sailing since the Yacht-Master was first introduced in 1992. While the first Yacht-Master was a solid yellow gold 40mm model, Rolex has since expanded its line of sports replica watches to include a variety of sizes, materials, and colorways.
Of particular note in the Yacht-Master collection is the Rolesium model, Rolex’s name for a watch with a mix of steel case and platinum bezel, a metal combination unique to the Yacht-Master line. In addition, the Yacht-Master collection marks the debut of Rolex’s newest bracelet, called the Oysterflex bracelet. The Oysterflex bracelet consists of a metal blade interior enveloped in black rubber, resulting in a sporty rubber strap style yet benefiting from the durability of a metal core.
Whether you are a sailor yourself or enjoy wearing copy Rolex‘s collection of nautical-inspired sports watches, the company’s connection to the vibrant world of yachting will no doubt continue for the foreseeable future.