Explorer 216578 replica

Forty years ago, in September 1976, Rolex made history by announcing the creation of the Rolex Awards for Excellence. The Rolex Awards for Excellence are the world’s first major corporate awards program dedicated to supporting people who take on big responsibilities and have a passion for improving the lives of our planet. Rolex announces that it will celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Rolex Awards for Talent and pay tribute to the winners. These laureates are making a difference in the world with their creative thinking and energy. Rolex culminated in a public awards ceremony in Los Angeles on November 15, 2016, United States time.

To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Oyster, the world’s first waterproof watch, the Rolex Awards for Talent were created to honor the spirit of creation. This spirit inspired Rolex founder Hans Wilsdorf to create this iconic watch.

Since then, Rolex Award winners, aged between 24 and 74, have pursued projects ranging from scientific and technological innovation programs to protect endangered species and ecosystems, explore new frontiers, revive old customs, protect forgotten peoples, and provide safe and affordable water, energy, shelter, food, medicine, and healthcare for millions of people in over 60 countries around the world.