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Lol-x · 20 February 2013, 05:06 PM

Recently, it was announced that Rolex will be the major event sponsor of the Australian Melbourne Formula 1 Grand Prix on 14-17 March 2013 to be called the " Melbourne Rolex Formula 1 Grand Prix".

This is a major step forward by Rolex in Formula 1 sponsorship:

Quote:

Originally Posted by Formula 1 website

Rolex, the leading luxury watchmaking brand and a pioneer of sports sponsorship, will become the Title Sponsor of the 2013 Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix.

The ‘Formula 1 Rolex Australian Grand Prix’ is the first race of the 2013 Formula One season and will take place in Melbourne on March 14-17.

This announcement follows Rolex’s Global Partner agreement signed in December 2012 to be the Official Timekeeper and Official Timepiece of Formula One, and demonstrates further Rolex’s commitment to motor racing and global sport.

“We are delighted to be the Title Sponsor of the Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix and it is a superb way for Rolex to start a long partnership with Formula One. As the Official Timekeeper, a partnership we announced before Christmas, we will of course support Formula One at every race but we felt a Title Sponsorship of the first race was a very strong sign of our passion and commitment,” said Gian Riccardo Marini, Chief Executive of Rolex SA.

“We are well aware that the Australian race is one of the most loved Grands Prix and as the first race it is eagerly awaited by a passionate global fan base. For Rolex to be present as Official Timekeeper and Title Sponsor is very exciting for everyone and we are looking forward to a great inaugural Grand Prix. Our passion for performance, precision, excellence and innovation will be clear for all to see.”

Bernie Ecclestone, Chief Executive Officer of the Formula One group, said: “This announcement is super news for Rolex, for Melbourne and for Formula One. Given Rolex was only recently announced as our Official Timekeeper, we are delighted they have chosen to become Title Sponsor of the first race and to begin our global partnership with such an impact.”

Rolex has a long history with sport in Australia supporting the Australian Open Tennis Championship and the legendary Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race.

Australian Grand Prix Corporation Chairman, Ronald J Walker AC CBE, said: “We are honoured to have a brand like Rolex as our Title Sponsor, this is hugely exciting for all of us here and we cannot wait to welcome them to Melbourne for the first race. Formula One receives a big welcome from Melbourne and Australia and we are very confident Rolex will enjoy their race in Formula One both as Official Timekeeper and as our Title Sponsor.”

http://www.formula1.com/news/headlin...3/2/14245.html

As Formula 1 is arguably the pinnacle of sports motor racing, the gravity of this decision is profound in terms of Rolex's involvement in motor racing.

Gentlemen............start your engines!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

kilyung · 20 February 2013, 05:08 PM

Cool but they can't use the Daytona can they? Is there a new chronograph in the works? The return of the COSMOGRAPH???

versatile1 · 20 February 2013, 05:08 PM

Cool

versatile1 · 20 February 2013, 05:10 PM

Basel 2013 to introduce the new "Rolex Melbourne"

T-Rip · 20 February 2013, 05:13 PM

I smell a Basel model after this news... I hope anyway

Time2time · 20 February 2013, 05:25 PM

Great news for both F1 and Rolex.
The worlds premier motor racing sport and the worlds premier watch company.

A match made in heaven.

Can't wait for the British Rolex Grand Prix!

How · 20 February 2013, 05:50 PM

Rolex Rocks.
F1 Rocks.
Melbourne Rocks.

A triple threat made in heaven.

dsio · 20 February 2013, 05:51 PM

Wonder if Bernie still wears Hublot

RolexWatcher · 20 February 2013, 06:05 PM

The Melbourne Grand Prix Circuit is a really nice event!

SJCal90 · 20 February 2013, 06:08 PM

Wonder what the new model, if any, will be called!

Psmith · 20 February 2013, 06:13 PM

Good news, but I doubt there will be any special edition watch. Rolex already sponsor other sporting events, and we have yet to see a 'Wimbledon' edition for example

I expect that we will see some green elements on a production Daytona to mark 50 years, but that will be about it. Of course only Rolex really knows and I could be completely wrong

Lol-x · 20 February 2013, 06:18 PM

My guess for a new model name is "Daytona II" or "Sports-Timer"

Bangel · 20 February 2013, 07:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Psmith

Good news, but I doubt there will be any special edition watch. Rolex already sponsor other sporting events, and we have yet to see a 'Wimbledon' edition for example

I expect that we will see some green elements on a production Daytona to mark 50 years, but that will be about it. Of course only Rolex really knows and I could be completely wrong

I'm thinking you could be completely wrong about how you could be completely wrong.

I have the same sentiment about there not being a special edition.

My take is that the event wears Rolex and Rolex doesn't wear the event, if you get what I mean.

Of course, only Rolex really knows....

zeroshiki · 20 February 2013, 07:26 PM

I wonder which f1 driver will be rolex ambassador in the near future..

HL65 · 20 February 2013, 09:02 PM

Very interesting Stevo...Cheers,

1675-David · 20 February 2013, 09:07 PM

Very Cool, would love to be there!

Psmith · 20 February 2013, 10:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bangel

I'm thinking you could be completely wrong about how you could be completely wrong.

I have the same sentiment about there not being a special edition.

My take is that the event wears Rolex and Rolex doesn't wear the event, if you get what I mean.

Of course, only Rolex really knows....

Nicely put Julian, I think you are spot on. But who knows... perhaps Rolex will surprise us with an 'Albert Park' Daytona this year...

gpfps · 20 February 2013, 10:36 PM

Good news for the members down under .

andyol1966 · 20 February 2013, 11:43 PM

The Daytona is due for a face-lift - might be a good time to do it

drockadam · 21 February 2013, 12:43 AM

Yes!! It'll be great.

versatile1 · 21 February 2013, 01:29 AM

Race-dweller?
Motorsports-master?
Race-just?

thomaspp · 21 February 2013, 04:04 AM

Oh god! Just when I thought I was done with chronos!

storm66 · 21 February 2013, 04:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Psmith

Good news, but I doubt there will be any special edition watch. Rolex already sponsor other sporting events, and we have yet to see a 'Wimbledon' edition for example

I expect that we will see some green elements on a production Daytona to mark 50 years, but that will be about it. Of course only Rolex really knows and I could be completely wrong

Didn't they introduce a 'Green'Sub to match the grass at Wimbledon

snowpea · 21 February 2013, 05:04 AM

I'm thinking a bigger size Daytona hopefully with a date.
Rolex Grand Prix
Rolex Speedster

20 February 2013, 05:13 PM	#5
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20 February 2013, 05:51 PM	#8
dsio "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Ashley Location: Brisbane Watch: Rolex Sub 1680 '79 Posts: 2,301	Wonder if Bernie still wears Hublot __________________ -- Omega Seamaster Grand-Lux Stepped Pie-Pan 14K Gold OJ2627 '53 -- -- Omega Cal 320 Chronograph 18K Gold OT2872 '58 -- -- Omega Cal 321 Speedmaster Pro 145.012 '67 -- -- Rolex Submariner 1680 "Ghost" '79 -- -- Rolex SS Daytona 116520 '04 --

20 February 2013, 06:13 PM	#11
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Good news, but I doubt there will be any special edition watch. Rolex already sponsor other sporting events, and we have yet to see a 'Wimbledon' edition for example I expect that we will see some green elements on a production Daytona to mark 50 years, but that will be about it. Of course only Rolex really knows and I could be completely wrong __________________

20 February 2013, 06:18 PM	#12
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20 February 2013, 05:08 PM	#2
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	Cool but they can't use the Daytona can they? Is there a new chronograph in the works? The return of the COSMOGRAPH???

20 February 2013, 05:08 PM	#3
versatile1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Real Name: Jeff Location: Nanaimo, B.C. Watch: DJ2 Blue Romans Posts: 1,980	Cool

20 February 2013, 05:10 PM	#4
versatile1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Real Name: Jeff Location: Nanaimo, B.C. Watch: DJ2 Blue Romans Posts: 1,980	Basel 2013 to introduce the new "Rolex Melbourne"

20 February 2013, 05:25 PM	#6
Time2time Banned Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: U.K Watch: Milgauss GV, Sub-C Posts: 2,178	Great news for both F1 and Rolex. The worlds premier motor racing sport and the worlds premier watch company. A match made in heaven. Can't wait for the British Rolex Grand Prix!

20 February 2013, 05:50 PM	#7
How "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Melbourne Watch: 16610, Tudor 1960 Posts: 1,554	Rolex Rocks. F1 Rocks. Melbourne Rocks. A triple threat made in heaven.

20 February 2013, 06:05 PM	#9
RolexWatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Vincent Location: LON HKG SYD Posts: 1,236	The Melbourne Grand Prix Circuit is a really nice event!

20 February 2013, 06:08 PM	#10
SJCal90 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Real Name: Steven Location: USA Watch: 16610LV Posts: 163	Wonder what the new model, if any, will be called!

20 February 2013, 07:26 PM	#14
zeroshiki "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: paul Location: surabaya Posts: 321	I wonder which f1 driver will be rolex ambassador in the near future..

20 February 2013, 09:07 PM	#16
1675-David "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Stockholm Posts: 6,061	Very Cool, would love to be there!

20 February 2013, 10:36 PM	#18
gpfps Banned Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: George Location: Detroit Michigan Watch: 18078 Posts: 1,142	Good news for the members down under .

20 February 2013, 11:43 PM	#19
andyol1966 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Andy Location: East Midlands, UK Watch: Patek and Rolex Posts: 1,074	The Daytona is due for a face-lift - might be a good time to do it

21 February 2013, 12:43 AM	#20
drockadam "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Adam Location: Ontario, Canada Watch: Pepsi. Posts: 5,749	Yes!! It'll be great.

21 February 2013, 01:29 AM	#21
versatile1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Real Name: Jeff Location: Nanaimo, B.C. Watch: DJ2 Blue Romans Posts: 1,980	Race-dweller? Motorsports-master? Race-just?

21 February 2013, 04:04 AM	#22
thomaspp "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: N/A Posts: 11,137	Oh god! Just when I thought I was done with chronos! __________________ Instagram: @watches_anonymous

21 February 2013, 05:04 AM	#24
snowpea "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Steven Location: Jazoom Watch: Milgauss GV Posts: 1,092	I'm thinking a bigger size Daytona hopefully with a date. Rolex Grand Prix Rolex Speedster __________________

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