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This Rolex Made the First Solo, Nonstop Sail Around the World

And developed a beautiful tropical dial during its 312 days at sea.

Photographer: Source: Hodinkee

Originally published by Jason Heaton on Hodinkee.

I am a bit busy at the moment,” the e-mail began, “finishing off a book…hauling out my boat for some work tomorrow…and then re-launching [it] on Friday. Saturday I am preparing to sail to Falmouth for the 50th anniversary of my departure in the Golden Globe. On Tuesday I sail.”