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Rolex Watches Help Owen Wilson Recover From Attempted Suicide
After Owen Wilson's Suicide Attempt, Rolex Watches Play a Key Role in the Recovery of Owen Wilson, Reported by Melrose Jewelers, USA's #1 Online Rolex Watch Retailer
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SEATTLE, WA -- (Marketwire) -- 01/02/09 -- Rolex: Melrose Jewelers reports that, after afrightening suicide attempt in 2007, Rolex watches appeared to play anessential role in actor Owen Wilson's recovery. On August 29, 2007, Timemagazine reported: "speculation about his drug use, depression over his Maybreak-up from Hudson and a recent fight with a friend have peppered thecoverage of Wilson's hospitalization." A People magazine cover story outFriday quotes a friend as saying: "Owen was very despondent. He slit hiswrists. He almost did not make it." It was a dark period in Wilson life,and Rolex watches played akey role in helping Owen regain his bearings and his success.
This article, by John Lavitt, can be viewed in its entirety at the free MJRolex Watch Blog at: http://www.melrosejewelers.com/rolex-watch-blog/rolex-quality-and-the-recovery-of-owen-wilson/ or at the Melrose Jewelers Rolexwatch website at http://www.melrosejewelers.com.
Although Owen Wilson has worn a Rolex GMT Master in the popular films"Wedding Crashers" and "The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou," he chooses towear a Rolex Submariner in his everyday life. It is not surprising that hewould make such a choice. The Rolex Oyster PerpetualSubmariner originally was designed for diving and known for theirresistance to water. The first Rolex Submariner was introduced to thepublic in 1954 at the Swiss Watch Fair. Copied by other watchmakers, theRolex Submariner is recognized as a classic, and one of the most widelyrecognized luxury products in the world. The Rolex Submariner is part ofRolex's Oyster Perpetual Professional line. After returning home from thehospital, Owen was captured by a photographer walking on the beach, wearinghis RolexSubmariner. Later, he was seen riding his mountain bike in Santa Monicawith the Rolex Submariner on his wrist. Obviously, the quality of a Rolexwatch helped Owen realize and appreciate the quality of his own life.
A celebrity is expected to show up at a multitude of events, and Owen usedthe Rolex Mentor and Protégé Arts Initiative Benefit in New York City tomake his entrance back on the social scene after his crisis. As Liz Smithwrote in The New York Post on November 11, 2007: "THE APPEALING Owen Wilsonis easing his way back into public life after hospitalization and a rumoredsuicide attempt. He appeared -- looking good -- at the Rolex Mentor andProtégé Arts Initiative gala in Lincoln Center this week." In contrast,the National Post of Canada was not so kind when they wrote: "And who wasthat I saw swooping in, last-minute, into a swirl... Well, that was thebad-day-having-of-late clown Owen Wilson, who just that week was alsostaring out from People magazine with a cover that read: 'Picking up thePieces.'"
Whatever the hawks of the media choose to write, it is clear that Rolex played amajor role in Owen Wilson's recovery. Back in good form, the actor isnothing less than a comic genius in a time when comedy is a necessity.Wearing a Rolex Submariner and attending Rolex Benefits helped Owen Wilsonrealize his life was valuable and worth living. Once again, the precisionand quality of a Rolex proves to be a lifesaver in more ways than one.
About Melrose Jewelers:
Melrose Jewelers sells nearly 400 styles of Rolex watches on its website alongwith brands including Cartier, Omega, Breitling and Audemars Piguet.Melrose Jewelers is a member of the NAWCC (National Association of WatchCollectors) and the MJSA (Manufacturers & Jewelers Association of America)and supports law enforcement through its Platinum Membership with theCalifornia Sheriff's Association. Melrose Jewelers isnot an authorized agent or affiliated with Rolex USA, Rolex S.A., or RolexInternational. Rolex Datejust, Rolex Oyster Perpetual, Rolex Day DatePresident and Presidential, Rolex Oyster, Rolex Submariner, Rolex GMTMaster, & Rolex Daytona are trademarks of Rolex USA. All Rolex watchesoffered by Melrose Jewelers are Preowned; no new Rolex watches areavailable from Melrose Jewelers. Melrose Jewelers warranties its watchessolely through its store. Rolex USA has no obligation to service watchessold by Melrose Jewelers.
About the MelroseJewelers Rolex Watch Blog:
The Melrose Jewelers (MJ) Rolex Watch Blog is the world's largestindependent news website about Rolex events and Rolex in pop culture. Withover 300 articles and new articles and commentary updated daily, theMelrose Jewelers Rolex watch blog contains articles about Rolex watchesowned by Barack Obama, John McCain, Jessica Simpson, Eric Clapton, JohnMayer, Cameron Diaz, Justin Timberlake, Brad Pitt, Vince McMahon, RitaHayworth, Benicio Del Toro, The Dalai Lama, Zara Phillips, Saddam Hussein,O.J. Simpson, Guy Ritchie, Madonna, Ana Ivanovic, Matt Damon, Genki Sudo,Drew Barrymore, DJ Am, Tim Tebow, Colt McCoy, Jay-Z, Ari Emanuel, JenniferAniston, Orlando Bloom, Paris Hilton, Daniel Craig, Tupac Shakur and Wiley,all viewable at http://www.melrosejewelers.com/rolex-watch-blog/.
Melrose Jewelers has recently launched its Rolex website in Mumbai, Indiaat http://www.melrosejewelers.co.in.
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Although Owen Wilson has worn a Rolex GMT Master in the popular films"Wedding Crashers" and "The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou," he chooses towear a Rolex Submariner in his everyday life. It is not surprising that hewould make such a choice. The Rolex Oyster PerpetualSubmariner originally was designed for diving and known for theirresistance to water. The first Rolex Submariner was introduced to thepublic in 1954 at the Swiss Watch Fair. Copied by other watchmakers, theRolex Submariner is recognized as a classic, and one of the most widelyrecognized luxury products in the world. The Rolex Submariner is part ofRolex's Oyster Perpetual Professional line. After returning home from thehospital, Owen was captured by a photographer walking on the beach, wearinghis RolexSubmariner. Later, he was seen riding his mountain bike in Santa Monicawith the Rolex Submariner on his wrist. Obviously, the quality of a Rolexwatch helped Owen realize and appreciate the quality of his own life.
A celebrity is expected to show up at a multitude of events, and Owen usedthe Rolex Mentor and Protégé Arts Initiative Benefit in New York City tomake his entrance back on the social scene after his crisis. As Liz Smithwrote in The New York Post on November 11, 2007: "THE APPEALING Owen Wilsonis easing his way back into public life after hospitalization and a rumoredsuicide attempt. He appeared -- looking good -- at the Rolex Mentor andProtégé Arts Initiative gala in Lincoln Center this week." In contrast,the National Post of Canada was not so kind when they wrote: "And who wasthat I saw swooping in, last-minute, into a swirl... Well, that was thebad-day-having-of-late clown Owen Wilson, who just that week was alsostaring out from People magazine with a cover that read: 'Picking up thePieces.'"
Whatever the hawks of the media choose to write, it is clear that Rolex played amajor role in Owen Wilson's recovery. Back in good form, the actor isnothing less than a comic genius in a time when comedy is a necessity.Wearing a Rolex Submariner and attending Rolex Benefits helped Owen Wilsonrealize his life was valuable and worth living. Once again, the precisionand quality of a Rolex proves to be a lifesaver in more ways than one.
About Melrose Jewelers:
Melrose Jewelers sells nearly 400 styles of Rolex watches on its website alongwith brands including Cartier, Omega, Breitling and Audemars Piguet.Melrose Jewelers is a member of the NAWCC (National Association of WatchCollectors) and the MJSA (Manufacturers & Jewelers Association of America)and supports law enforcement through its Platinum Membership with theCalifornia Sheriff's Association. Melrose Jewelers isnot an authorized agent or affiliated with Rolex USA, Rolex S.A., or RolexInternational. Rolex Datejust, Rolex Oyster Perpetual, Rolex Day DatePresident and Presidential, Rolex Oyster, Rolex Submariner, Rolex GMTMaster, & Rolex Daytona are trademarks of Rolex USA. All Rolex watchesoffered by Melrose Jewelers are Preowned; no new Rolex watches areavailable from Melrose Jewelers. Melrose Jewelers warranties its watchessolely through its store. Rolex USA has no obligation to service watchessold by Melrose Jewelers.
About the MelroseJewelers Rolex Watch Blog:
The Melrose Jewelers (MJ) Rolex Watch Blog is the world's largestindependent news website about Rolex events and Rolex in pop culture. Withover 300 articles and new articles and commentary updated daily, theMelrose Jewelers Rolex watch blog contains articles about Rolex watchesowned by Barack Obama, John McCain, Jessica Simpson, Eric Clapton, JohnMayer, Cameron Diaz, Justin Timberlake, Brad Pitt, Vince McMahon, RitaHayworth, Benicio Del Toro, The Dalai Lama, Zara Phillips, Saddam Hussein,O.J. Simpson, Guy Ritchie, Madonna, Ana Ivanovic, Matt Damon, Genki Sudo,Drew Barrymore, DJ Am, Tim Tebow, Colt McCoy, Jay-Z, Ari Emanuel, JenniferAniston, Orlando Bloom, Paris Hilton, Daniel Craig, Tupac Shakur and Wiley,all viewable at http://www.melrosejewelers.com/rolex-watch-blog/.
Melrose Jewelers has recently launched its Rolex website in Mumbai, Indiaat http://www.melrosejewelers.co.in.
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Mike B.Melrose Jewelerssalesteam@melrosejewelers.com1-888-574-1250
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