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Rolex ventures into film production

By Philippe Vasset

Published on 20.11.2025 at 06:00 GMT

The Geneva watchmaker already sponsors the Oscars and has ties with a number of Hollywood stars, including Leonardo DiCaprio. But producing films is a new departure for the company.

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Rolex ventures into film production

The Geneva watchmaker already sponsors the Oscars and has ties with a number of Hollywood stars, including Leonardo DiCaprio. But producing films is a new departure for the company.

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Switzerland Rolex ventures into film production

The Geneva watchmaker already sponsors the Oscars and has ties with a number of Hollywood stars, including Leonardo DiCaprio. But producing films is a new departure for the company.

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Bucherer Rolex banks on its new Paris boutique as watchmaking industry struggles

Counterfeiters How Dutch postal service became gateway for fake luxury watches

Second Rolex retailer after Arije falls foul of French anti-money laundering legislation

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MSC-founding Aponte shipping clan cosies up to Rolex

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Switzerland
Rolex ventures into film production

Bucherer
Rolex banks on its new Paris boutique as watchmaking industry struggles

Counterfeiters
How Dutch postal service became gateway for fake luxury watches

Spotlight
The case of the 500 secondhand watches stuck in US customs limbo

In Focus
Is Saint Laurent producing films, or discreetly advertising on the big screen?

Front Row
Jae Goodman, LVMH's new partner in brand content