Ugly As Ever

Unlike a Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster, a vintage Avanti or even a Smart Car, Rolex Watches continue to bore me to tears--especially since so many glorious designs from lesser-known brands are introduced at BaselWorld (the watch and jewelry industry's equivalent of Cannes) each year.
Clunky, tedious and worn mostly by Republicans, I give you the latest Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona: 18k white gold, diamonds, automatic movement, leather strap, sapphire crystal, water-resistance to 1,000 meters and a price tag equal to the GNP of some developing nations. Oh, and your choice of black or pink mother-of-pearl face.
John McCain probably wears one.


Rolex Watch U.S.A.
665 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY
212-758-7700
www.rolex.com