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Daily Mirror
25-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
My £45 two-tone watch looks just like Zara Tindall's £11.7k Rolex
I found the best lookalike for Zara Tindall's go-to £11.7k Rolex watch that you can pick up for just £45, and the two-tone gold and silver timepiece nails quiet luxury on a budget Over the years Zara Tindall has worn quite an impressive range of luxury watches, many of which happen to be from one of the most coveted timepiece brands in the world; Rolex. The equestrian and Royal became a Rolex Testimonee prior to winning individual gold at the World Equestrian Games in 2006 in Aachen, and has since been spotted in several Rolex watches, including the two-tone Lady-Datejust which comes with a huge £11,700 price tag. Whilst I'm a big fan of Zara's collection, I definitely won't be affording a Rolex of my own anytime soon, which is why I was quick to snap up Sekonda's Classic Ladies 26mm Francis Watch in Two Tone when I saw it. Priced at just £44.99, the watch embodies the classic, timeless (pardon the pun) luxury look of Zara's designer wrist watch, without the hefty price tag. The Sekonda watch has a slightly more slimline design compared to Zara's Rolex, with a narrower strap and smaller dial. However it sticks to a similar design with a two-tone gold and silver metal bracelet, pale gold face and gold surround. Obviously the Sekonda Francis Watch isn't made from the same materials, swapping the 18ct gold and diamonds for a stainless steel alloy and crystals, hence the much more affordable price tag. However the Sekonda watch still reflects the elegance and sophistication of the designer version, with crystals in place of numbers around the face and gold-coloured accents including the dial surround and winder. The watch is also super lightweight and comfortable to wear, and you can barely feel it on your wrist. The clasp can be a little fiddly to unlatch at first, but after a few wears it loosens up and becomes easy to do one handed, and closes super securely so you don't need to worry about it popping open while you wear it. It's currently available for £44.99 on Amazon, or you can get a different colourway at Freemans, which swaps the gold face for a silver one whilst maintaining the two-tone bracelet strap, although it doesn't have the crystals around the edge. Alternatively you can pick up an all-silver version direct from the Sekonda website for £39.99, which looks just like mine but without any gold details. Alternatively, you can pick up the Mini Two Tone Pearl Link Belgravia 23 Watch at Abbott Lyon for £149. This watch features a two-tone gold and silver metal strap, in-laid crystals around the face, and has a pearl-effect dial, giving it a premium, high end look. However I couldn't be happier with my Classic Ladies 26mm Francis Watch in Two Tone from Sekonda. They also stock plenty of other great designer alternatives, letting you get that quiet luxury look on a budget.
Time of India
24-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Eve Jobs' fiancé Harry Charles' net worth: A look at youngest Rolex Testimonee and Olympian's Rs 21.61 crore fortune
Former CEO of Apple Steve Jobs' daughter, Eve Jobs, is set to get hitched to Olympic equestrian gold medallist Harry Charles this week. Eve, 27, and Harry, 26, are set to tie the knot in a grand $6.7 million (Rs 55.94 crore) wedding ceremony, with former US Vice President Kamala Harris on the guest list and a performance by Elton John. But did you know Eve's fiancé comes from equestrian royalty and also became the youngest Rolex Testimonee in 2019? Well, let's take a look at his wealth, background, assets, and more. Harry Charles comes from equestrian royalty, with his father, Peter Charles, having won Olympic gold in 2012. He went in to follow his father's footsteps and made his Olympic debut at Tokyo 2021 and also became a part of the gold team at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Harry Charles became the youngest Rolex Testimonee in 2019 According to an HT report, in 2019, Harry Charles became the youngest Rolex Testimonee, which means being selected as an official ambassador of Rolex, a prestigious program that is far more than just wearing a watch. A Testimonee, Rolex's term for its ambassadors, represents the brand's ethos of precision, excellence, perseverance, and leadership across various domains, including sports, arts, science, and more, as per The Hour Markers. What is Harry Charles's net worth? Talking about Eve Jobs' would-be husband, Harry Charles' net worth, it is estimated to be between $600,000 and $2.5 million (Rs 5.19 crore to Rs 21.61 crore), reported ET. Although Harry isn't a billionaire yet, his equestrian career is rapidly ascending, as already mentioned that he was the youngest Rolex Testimonee so far, joining the elite brand at such a young age. He now competes in top-tier international events such as the Longines Global Champions Tour and the Hickstead Derby, earning most of his income via competition prize money, corporate endorsement, sponsorships, and more. FAQs Q. Who is Harry Charles, and what is his connection to Rolex? Harry Charles is a British equestrian athlete and the youngest-ever Rolex Testimonee, a title he earned in 2019. Q. What is Harry Charles's estimated net worth? Harry Charles's net worth is estimated to be between $600,000 and $2.5 million (approximately ₹5.19 crore to ₹21.61 crore).
Hindustan Times
23-07-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Eve Jobs' fiancé Harry Charles became youngest Rolex Testimonee in 2019, here's a look at his net worth
Steve Jobs' daughter, Eve Jobs, is set to tie the knot with Olympic equestrian gold-medalist Harry Charles this week. Eve, 27, and Harry, 26, will get married in a lavish $6.7 million wedding that has family friend Kamala Harris on the guest list, and a performance by Elton John too. Eve Jobs' fiancé Harry Charles became the youngest Rolex Testimonee, here's a look at his net worth (evejobs/Instagram) Harry comes from equestrian royalty, with his father, Peter Charles, having won Olympic gold in 2012. Harry went on to follow in his father's footsteps, making his Olympic debut at Tokyo 2021, and clinching team gold at the 2024 Paris Olympics. What is Harry Charles' net worth? Harry's net worth is estimated between $600,000 to $2.5 million, as reported by the Economic Times. While Harry is not a billionaire in his own right yet, he seems to be building his career rapidly. In 2019, Harry became the youngest Rolex Testimonee. He also competes in popular events like the Longines Global Champions Tour and the Hickstead Derby, and his earnings mostly come from prize money, brand endorsements, sponsorships, and family-supported equestrian ventures. Longlines Global Champions Tour says of Harry, 'Full of talent, he brought no less than 6 championships medals to his name at home! 2018 was clearly a year to remember as Harry entered CSI 5* for the first time in 2018 in Aachen and competed in his first ever LGCT event in London in August 2018 where he reached the LGCT Grand Prix jump-off and honourably ended up 6th with one fence down. At the end of the Summer, he made his first appearance on a 5* Nations Cup team and delivered two clear rounds.' The website adds that Harry 'had an incredible show at the London International Horse Show in 2021 with three 5* wins, including winning the World Cup competition with Stardust, and the Grand Prix with Borsato.' He joined New York Empire back in 2022 as their U25 rider 'alongside superstars such as Scott Brash and Denis Lynch, Georgina Bloomberg and Spencer Smith,' per the website.
USA Today
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Lydia Ko on being clumsy, remembered like Arnold Palmer and chasing the career Grand Slam
Winning the Amundi Evian Championship in 2015 was very special for Lydia Ko. It was only her second year on the LPGA Tour, and it marked her last chance to be the youngest major champion. "In every major championship I played, everyone was asking if I was going to break the record, so when you get to the final chance, you think that it is probably not going to happen," Ko said. "I think winning the Amundi Evian Championship, seeing the flag come down, having the Rolex representatives at the prize ceremony with me and getting the special Rolex watch for winning the Amundi Evian Championship was really special. There's obviously a lot of history there and that tournament specifically hasn't been a major for very long, so to be part of that new tradition and history was really exciting." Ko, who is a longtime Rolex Testimonee, also was awarded a Rolex. "I gifted my sister that watch. She took it and I haven't seen it since!" Ko said. "With the special engraving, that's something that she's going to cherish forever. It's something that when we both look back, it's going to be a very special moment because whilst all of my wins and all of the moments are unique and memorable in their own way, those 'firsts' are so unique and never come back." Enjoy this incredibly rich and insightful Q&A with Ko, one of golf's great champions. Q: Excellence and precision are qualities associated with Rolex. How do you channel these qualities in your game, particularly when facing the unique challenges of major events? Lydia Ko (LK): It's interesting, because in my day-to-day life, I'm quite clumsy in ways and I am the type of person who if it's not urgent, I don't feel like I need to do it there and then, and would typically to push it back to later. However, as I have got older and become more invested in my sport and my work, I have come to realize how important precision is. People say 'golf is a game of inches' and you kind of laugh, but I truly think that does make a difference. It depends on the quality that I put into my process, my practice, my routine or how I put in my time. I think it truly reflects in my performance and it's weird because sometimes you think you put in 100 percent, but the results don't always show that right away, but somebody once told me that the practice and the effort that I'm putting in now doesn't necessarily mean I'm going to play better the week after. It is more about the bigger picture and that is where I think excellence and precision is so important because all of those precise moments create excellence at the top level. All of the players on tour are very good and it is those marginal differences that make you end up hoisting the trophy at the end of the week, or maybe even missing or making the cut. It is something that I have learned to get better at, and I think that golf has helped me to embrace this outside of the sport too. Q: What were the key factors behind your consistency and success during the 2024 season, and how you have managed to carry that momentum into 2025, already securing a win on the LPGA Tour this year at the HSBC Women's World Championship in March? LK: Golf is crazy. Potentially, I may be even crazier to play a crazy sport! In 2022, I got back to being the LPGA Rolex Player of the Year and then 2023 was probably the most difficult year I've had in my career so far, finishing 100th in the Rolex Women's World Golf Rankings. I lost a lot of confidence, but I played the Grant Thornton Invitational with fellow Rolex Testimonee, Jason Day, and we won. I got a bit of confidence and momentum back and it made my off season a little less stressful. Winning the first tournament out of the gates in 2024 was like a reset for me. Coming into the New Year, anything can happen, but having that win felt like a real boost for me. No matter how the year was going to be going forward, I knew it was going to be better than the year prior. It was a really good start, but the months of April and May were a little bit difficult for me, missing a few cuts, especially at the U.S. Women's Open, which is the major that I've always wanted to win, so to not even be around for the weekend was disappointing. I knew how important August was for me with the 2024 Paris Olympics coming up, so I didn't think there was a lot of momentum going in my favor. However, I started working with my coach, Holton, in May, and we were progressing. Before I left for the Olympics, I had played the Canadian Open and he said that he feels like good things are coming. Sometimes when your performance is not showing and somebody says good things are coming, you don't really know if you believe it or not, but it turns out he was right! Just a little bit of a spark ended up turning into probably the best stretch of my career, winning the gold medal in Paris and then a couple weeks later being a major champion again for the first time in eight years at the AIG Women's Open. Golf is a rollercoaster ride. At the start, I was taken to a high, then taken a little down, and then the highest of the highs came, and I finished the season off really strong and consistent. There's a lot of momentum involved in golf, because I don't think my golf IQ necessarily improved drastically within a couple months, but when shots start showing and your ball flight is a little bit more like what you're envisioning, I think those are like building blocks, like a Lego piece where you build it and then it becomes a masterpiece. I just tried to stay positive and really trust the process with my team. They have been the really important factor for me to help me get out of my lulls and end up having a really consistent year. Q: Being inducted into the LPGA Hall of Fame in 2024 is an incredible achievement, especially at such a young age. How does it feel to join this elite group of golfers and how has this recognition impacted your mindset? LK: I did not know this before, but they said the LPGA Hall of Fame is the hardest Hall of Fame to get into in any sport, so why did I choose this sport? I don't know! Growing up, it wasn't really a goal of mine to be in the Hall of Fame, because I didn't really know what was required and I just felt like a little kid that was playing a sport. I wasn't really sure if I was at that level yet. You meet hall of famers in football, in golf and in other industries, and you think that's definitely not my league. I had the opportunity after having such a great year in 2022 and winning my first event in 2024, it was less stressful being one point away rather than two points away. I just thought if I did the right things and it was meant to be, then at some point I was going to get into the Hall of Fame. Did I think it was going to be through winning the gold at the Olympics? Probably not, but it was nice to do it in one go rather than through two different circumstances. It's just very cool to be part of that elite club of all the other amazing golfers that are in the Hall of Fame – people such as a Juli Inkster or fellow Rolex Testimonee Annika Sörenstam – and to know that my name is going to be engraved in that Hall of Fame history book is awesome. It made me realize that golf has given me a lot and not everybody has the opportunity to do what they love and also excel at it. I've been very fortunate to be able to do both and hopefully keep excelling, so I think it makes me feel like I should give back as much love as I've gotten from it. Q: What are your goals going forward and what does success look like for you? LK: The career grand slam has been my biggest goal. I think when I first said it, I did not realize how difficult it is to win one major championship, let alone all five major championships separately. So, that has been a goal of mine, but after winning the AIG Women's Open last year, that was a new goal that got set in my mind and I thought the impossible happened by winning that tournament. Winning the Olympic gold and winning the AIG Women's Open made me realize that if I set my mind to it and I do the right things, then why not? That is probably my biggest goal and the two I am missing is the KPMG Women's PGA Championship and the U.S. Women's Open. This year's editions are at two locations that I have never played before, so it is going to be a very new experience for me. Even in Singapore, when I won the HSBC Women's World Championship in March earlier this year, it was a very new experience for me. I have not really played well there the last few years, but I was able to change that rhythm, play well and win at a place that I probably never expected I would at. So, maybe it is going to be that kind of a year. Those two – the KPMG Women's PGA Championship and the U.S. Women's Open – are definitely marked on my calendar and I was really inspired by Rory McIlroy, winning the 2025 Masters Tournament. Seeing his emotional reaction made me teary because I feel like if I do have that opportunity to be in a similar position to him, I can totally see how meaningful it would be and how difficult it is. When other people judge you and criticize you, those kinds of thoughts getting engraved in your own head, so you often become your own worst enemy. I would love that opportunity to fight my own demons, so it was honestly really inspiring seeing Rory win. It gave me the hope that maybe I too can win the career grand slam. Q: Winning your third major title at the Home of Golf must have been special. What did this experience winning at St. Andrews means to you? LK: I actually played at St. Andrews for the first time in 2013 when Stacy Lewis won. When you are that young, I was 16, I do not think I truly understood what the 'Home of Golf' meant and what St. Andrews really meant, especially in the golfing world. I think now that I am a little bit older, I was just able to enjoy the town, the history, and just realize what a special place St. Andrews is. I truly enjoyed the experience, and to win the tournament was the cherry on top of the cake. I did not expect to win because the biggest moment of my career happened two weeks ago at the Olympics. To have two amazing wins in such a short amount of time, I was not really sure if that was even possible. However, winning the AIG Women's Open was special. It was probably the major that I thought I had the least chance of winning just because I did not really grow up on links golf. My previous experiences playing on links courses were not particularly great, so I just wanted to enjoy it. I had a lot of family members there and made a lot of good memories. I was thinking that potentially this is my last AIG Women's Open at St. Andrews, so I just wanted to be like a sponge and soak everything up. Coming down the 18th hole, with everybody going over the Swilcan Bridge, seeing all the crowds behind the green and on the right with The R&A building right there, it is a very, very surreal experience. You feel like you are walking into a postcard almost. To say that I won at St. Andrews is surreal, given only a very small group of people that can say that. It is definitely something that I am going to be proud of for a long time. It is really funny because my husband and I were watching the highlights from the Sunday there yesterday. He was there at the time and we both cried after I won, and when we were watching on the couch last night, we were both bawling again, so it was a very emotional and special moment for us. Q: Outside of the golfing world, what are some of your personal passions or routines that help you maintain balance and focus on the course – especially with the highs and lows of a demanding professional golf career? LK: I have been working with a mental coach for the past three or four years now, which is nice. Sometimes, we talk about personal things that is very unrelated to golf, and sometimes, we talk about the stress and pressure of golf or how I need to deal with being uncomfortable when I am out there playing. I think having her is really important because she says that she is like a trash bin at times where I just need to dump some of the things that I do not necessarily need onto her. To have somebody like her that I can talk to on a weekly basis has been really helpful. Through her, I have also come to realize how much growth I have had as a golfer and as a person. She has been a very important aspect outside of just practicing and hitting balls and all the repetition to just make me become more secure about myself personally and myself as a golfer. Q: As you continue to inspire the next generation of golfers, what legacy do you hope to leave in the sport, both in terms of your achievements and your influence off the course? LK: I want to be remembered like Mr. Arnold Palmer, a people's person. Somebody where even if I was at a tournament, a junior or a fan can come up to me and ask a question or ask for an autograph. Arnold Palmer was obviously one of the best and his logo with the umbrella is also something that a lot of people remember him by, but a lot of people remember him for being a people's person. I think that is also so inspiring because that is the kind of person I want to be remembered for. Q: It's been 10 years since you claimed your first major title at The Amundi Evian Championship. How significant is this return for you, both personally and professionally? LK: I am super excited. It is a couple of months earlier than when we used to play. It is just a beautiful place, overlooking Lake Geneva, and for me, having my partners there, it is a special event in so many ways outside of just the golf tournament itself. When you go back to a place that you played so frequently at, you get to know the spectators as well. There is a little girl that comes with her parents that have watched me at The Amundi Evian Championship, and she even came to the AIG Women's Open last year. You really get to know the community, so I am excited for my 10-year anniversary there. Time has gone by quick. Ten years, you think that is a long time, but in the world of golf, it feels like it has not been a very long time. Hopefully, I can have a good go at my 10-year defense, especially at a place where it was my first major win. It is going to be a very special place for me, whether I am still playing or not, and one that I just know that I will never really forget. Q: Returning 10 years later, what emotions do you anticipate as you tee off once again at a place where you made history? LK: I am probably going to try and approach this year's edition as a new chapter. The golf course has changed a little bit, and the golf course has been dictated quite a lot in the past by the weather conditions, whether it is going to be that beautiful July summer day, or it could potentially be very wet. Those are just the things you have got to deal with when you are playing higher up in the mountains. My game has changed a lot since 2015. When I won there, I hit it much shorter off the tee and hit a little bit of a draw. Now, I am back to my natural shape of hitting a fade and I carry it at least 10 to 15 yards further than before. Some of the holes are very different, so every year I go back and try to play the golf course to how I am playing there and then. I think that is just the smartest way for me to approach the tournament.
Perth Now
19-06-2025
- Sport
- Perth Now
Roger Federer personifies crucial Wimbledon 'connection'
Roger Federer is still seen as the "face" of the Rolex and Wimbledon "connection". The watch brand became the official timekeeper of the prestigious tennis tournament in 1978 and the eight-time champion Swiss sportsman is viewed as personifying the ethos of the partnership. Spencer Dryer, founder of BQ Watches, said: 'It's not just about keeping time. It's about owning it - marking history in seconds, minutes, hours - while standing for something larger. And at Wimbledon, where tradition is not merely preserved but celebrated, Rolex fits in as naturally as ivy on the outer walls of Centre Court. 'If there's a face of the Rolex-Wimbledon connection, it's Roger Federer. The Swiss legend and Rolex Testimonee has won Wimbledon eight times, gracing the grass courts with the same level of grace and restraint that defines a Datejust or a Day-Date. Even now, in retirement, Federer remains an icon of both tennis and watchmaking -timeless in every sense of the word. " But with Roger, 43, having retired in 2022, Spencer believes there has been a "changing of the guard" with another Rolex ambassador, Carlos Alcarez, stepping into his place. He added: "2025 is also about the next generation. Carlos Alcaraz, another Rolex ambassador, captured headlines - and hearts - with his electrifying wins in both the 2023 and 2024 Wimbledon final. At just 20, he brought youthful flair and composure beyond his years. Watching him lift the trophy, a Rolex Oyster Perpetual on his wrist, felt like a changing of the guard - in tennis, and in legacy.' Spencer insisted the "right watch" is crucial to the tournament. He said: 'The right watch at Wimbledon doesn't just tell time—it frames a moment. 'Whether it's the pause before a second serve or the roar of the crowd after match point, the best timepieces carry that same sense of composure, legacy, and quiet power.'
