Rolex Phenomenon in Hip Hop

What is the origin of Rolex’s huge popularity amongst the hip hop industry? Who started this trend?

Rolex first came to prominence in the hip hop world during the beginning of the “bling” era in the mid 1990′s. Hip hop was always known to be about marketing a persona as much as the lyrics and musical capabilities of the artist. In order to achieve a persona that was larger than life and successful many hip hop artists started sporting very expensive and boastful jewelry in the mid 1980′s. Around the same time rolex watches become extremely popular among the newly wealthy “yuppie” crowd in New York City. This young nouveu rich community set a trend that was copied around the country and the world that made Rolex watches the new status symbol.
It took a few years for this connection to be made among the hip hop community and the trend started by the “yuppies” but it was popularized and threaded into the fabric of hip hop culture with the huge hit by the Notorious B.I.G., “mo’ money mo’ problems”

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In this iconic song the line “throw your rollies in the sky, and wave them side to side” cemented the rolex as a staple in hip hop culture. Now every rapper that wanted to show that he has “made it” and is successful must own at least one rolex.
The only problem with this is that many rappers simply did not have the sufficient cash flow to keep up with this quite expensive trend. This has lead to many aspiring and up and coming hip hop stars to sport the latest Replica Watches and replica jewelry. Again, in hip hop, building a persona and image is a big part of the game. If they can’t afford the real thing then the next best option is a high quality replica.

found a great watch that wears beautifully to the office…

Panerai Ferrari Granturismo Chronograph

…the replica Panerai Ferrari Granturismo Chronograph in red. Finely thought-out sleek lines inspired by the famous car. Mechanical movement and Panerai-invented luminescent hands, outlined impressively in black. The perfect demonstration of controlled excitement and power.  Just what i need to give the right impression to clients – that and a lunch at Tavern on the Green.

A weighty 44mm face, this is a watch you can feel on you. It’s heft serves to remind you that you’re wearing a timepiece that was drawn upon over two centuries of perfecting two crafts – car engineering and watchmaking.   Each in a right of it’s own – the Paneiri Ferrari watch bears the Ferrari logo on its face and crown, not randomly.  The watch was meant to mirror the aerodynamic lines of Ferrari, when looking at it’s profile it is similar to the front of the famous car. Check out the comparison.

And, as we know, intelligent girls don’t pay full price. We know that that same quality that Panerai and Ferrari have delivered, are also present in a good Swiss replica watch.  City-style, this watch is impressive not only because of the luxury brand names attached to it, but because of the sheer ingenuity of its design.  The band is in patterned black leather, with hand-stitching in white.  Stainless-steel casing compliment the red face, which is also echoed in the back-side of the leather strap. This watch is not for weaklings – anyone who sees you wear it will know you control any situation and can achieve any goal.

I found it!

replica Rolex Submariner 50th Anniversary edition

The gorgeous replica Rolex Submariner, with a black stainless steel band, black face, and dark lime bezel. With white hands looking striking against the black and lime, this summer watch goes perfectly from beach to seaside cocktails. Of course everyone today couldn’t take their eyes off it…
Rolex knew their clientele when they came up with this one…In the past those who wanted a black band would have only two choices – leather or plastic. Revamped for a new generation, this black beauty with lime and white accents made my Saturday, looking cool at the beach and sexy at seaside cocktails with my new sun-glow.
And the price? I’m a working girl (not what you’re thinking!). I simply mean that I’m not shelling out $6000 for the real deal, uh uh. So, after a bit of research I found a really great site, and from there i purchased a Swiss Rolex replica watch, the very same one I wore out today, and it was worth every penny. This original watch drew attention from both male and female alike, but I have to say, it did look amazing on me!

Watch Me!

Hey guys!  This is Alexis the rockinwatchguru, on a mission to update myself and the world on cool replica watches. Why? Because this is my new obsession – the most important accessory one can wear, it tells the world who we are:  our status, our style, and our lifestyle.  We choose the watch we wear more carefully than other articles of clothing because we are aware of this .  Some of us wear one timepiece, feeling that this piece of jewelry sufficiently communicates to the world who we are.  Others have one for day, one for night, one for sport, one for work, one for play (or several)!  I will be reviewing all those juicy brands like Rolex (of course), Breitling, Tag Heuer, Bvlgari, and many others. I’ll also be covering the hot trend of women wearing men’s watches, and where to get affordable, high-quality knockoff watches, swiss-made, that can keep up with our active lifestyle.