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What happens when you take young talents and introduce them to some of the world’s most renowned artists for one‐to‐one mentoring? Alchemy does, and lives are changed. And when that happens over and over across more than two decades, the momentary magic becomes a lasting force for good. That is exactly what the Rolex Mentor and Protégé Arts Initiative has become today. Under the programme, industry icons from various disciplines – architecture, dance, film, literature, music, theatre, the visual arts and even an open category – hand‐pick young gifted artists from around the globe to be a part of a creative exchange like no other. And in doing so, Rolex has helped to perpetuate the world’s cultural heritage by connecting artists and fostering collaborations across boundaries, paving the way for greater, sustainable global artistic and cultural excellence.

If there’s one person who can teach women a thing or two about the life skills needed in their climb towards the top, it’s the 33-year-old Nepali mountaineer and Rolex Testimonee Dawa Yangzum Sherpa.

Trusted as a classic and associated with legends, the Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust is a reminder that greatness often begins by making every day count. Here, get acquainted with what makes it one of the most dependable watches around.

Under its Perpetual Planet Initiative, Rolex has gone from championing exploration for the sake of discovery to protecting the planet and supporting the individuals and companies that employ science to help do so. The watchmaker’s latest endeavour with a cause? A partnership with the non-profit Mission Blue to assess the state – and future – of the marine ecosystem in the Galapagos Islands.