Every woman who wears a Rolex watch has an inspiring story, and the best of them are none other than Rolex spokespersons, including athletes, explorers and artists, each of whom stands out and is a role model for millions of women around the world. Today, we have moved from the era of exploring the world to the era of protecting the natural environment, and Rolex has been with us from beginning to end, as an outstanding explorer and an unwavering partner of the expedition agency, Rolex has been tirelessly supporting them in exploring the mysteries of the earth and protecting the future of the earth.
The first female Rolex representative
1927 – British swimmer Mercedes Gleitze is the first Rolex spokesperson.
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Since the inception of Rolex, women have occupied important seats and have accompanied the company to create brilliant achievements. Rolex founder Hans Wilsdorf created accurate, reliable and durable watches that, in addition to adapting to the increasingly active lifestyles of the twentieth century, also designed fashion watches suitable for men and women. He admires pioneering women, and swimmer MexiconS Gleitze is a classic example.
The Oyster watch features a sealed Oyster case and is the world's first waterproof watch.
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The swimmer who created the feat of crossing the English Channel will become the first Rolex spokesperson in 1927. As she crossed the Strait, she wore the new Oyster watch of the time, the world's first waterproof watch and the cornerstone of Rolex's success. In tribute to Gillise's sporting feats, Rolex selected her as the PR representative of the Oyster watch and set the precedent for Rolex to adopt outstanding people as a spokesperson in the worlds of art, adventure and sports. With their pioneering spirit, they have created history with extraordinary achievements and continue to set new standards for outstanding performance. At the same time, as Rolex spokespersons, they uphold brand values, are committed to making unremitting efforts in their respective fields, and pursue the perfect integration of excellence and elegance. The Rolex watches they wear have also become a sign of facing difficulties, dedication and unremitting pursuit of excellence.
Dr. Sylvia Earle and her "Blue Mission"
Rolex spokesperson Sylvia Earl in Capopulmo
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A pioneer in the field of deep-sea exploration, an internationally renowned marine biologist, and a resident explorer of the National Geographic Society, Dr. Sylvia Earle has been exploring the seabed for more than fifty years, and her enthusiasm for work has not diminished, as dedicated as she was when she first dived at the age of sixteen. As praised by The New York Times, she is a well-deserved "queen of the deep sea" and a brave and fearless global ocean conservation leader.
Rolex spokesperson Sylvia Earl wears the Rolex Oyster Perpetual Women's Datejust Watch
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Throughout her career, she has spent more than 7,500 hours diving, led many marine expeditions, and developed technologies for the study and protection of marine ecosystems and the development of deep-sea diving technologies. In 2008, Sylvia Earl was named "Hero for the Planet" by Time magazine.
Rolex spokesperson Sylvia Earl wears a Rolex Oyster Perpetual Women's Datepiece
Her first collaboration with Rolex dates back to 1970. At the time, she was a member of the Tektite II subsea science program. The marine exploration program, which aims to test the effects of long-term seafloor habitat on human health, is made up of women and wearing Rolex. She has been a Rolex spokesperson since 1982 and has won numerous accolades for her active advocacy for the protection of the ocean and its fragile ecosystems. "We rely heavily on natural systems to thrive," she says. The more we care about the ocean and other natural environments is more about ourselves. ”
Rolex spokesperson Sylvia Earl
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Mission Blue, founded by Sylvia Earle, aims to bring together global efforts to include 20% of the world's oceans in protected areas by 2020 through public awareness, scientific expeditions, and collaboration with international businesses and government agencies. At the outset of the plan, less than 4 percent of the world's oceans were protected in some form, and less than 2 percent of the waters were off-limits to commercial fishing. After years of tireless efforts, The Blue Mission has long drawn the attention of the expanding Hope Point network around the world, and an important indicator of the program's success is to rescue more damaged and overdeveloped waters and bring them into formal marine protection.
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Pioneering spirit inspires generations
Like Sylvia Earl, golfers Annika Sörenstam and Lydia Ko, equestrian steeplechase jockey Meredith Michaels-Beerbaum, tennis champions Chris Evert, Angelique Kerber and Galbine Mugulaza Garbiñe Muguruza, lindsey Vonn, the world's top skier, and renowned performing artists Dame Kiri Te Kanawa, Yuja Wang and Sonya Yoncheva, among other outstanding women, have demonstrated in their own way the qualities of Rolex spokespeople.
Rolex spokesperson Annika Sorenstein wears the Oyster Perpetual Women's Datepiece
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Rolex spokesperson Galbini Mugurazza wears the Oyster Perpetual Log 36 watch
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Rolex spokesperson Gao Baojing wears the Oyster Perpetual Log 31 watch
Rolex spokesperson Sir Keely Di Kanava wears an Oyster Perpetual Women's Datepiece
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Rolex spokesperson Wang Yujia wears an Oyster Perpetual Women's Datejust Watch
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Rolex spokesperson Songya Yongcheva wears the Oyster Perpetual Women's Datejust Watch
Rolex spokespeople and other women work together to change the world and the way people treat women. They are pioneering, dedicated, striving for excellence and achieving great things. Their indomitable courage and perseverance have set an example for humanity and inspired generations to achieve great things.