12 Resplendent Rolex Innovations

It's no wonder these gorgeous branded timepieces have become style status symbols and that modified versions of the tick-tocking accessories are usually produced as limited editions as the opulent Rolex innovations wrap luxury around your wrist.

The Swiss watch manufacturer has been around since the early 1900s when consumers quickly caught on that the timeless craftsmanship and exclusive designs were worth a pretty penny. Today, a Rolex is seen as a mark of success, a touch of class, and grants you an instant high-style score. Music icons rap about the Rolex's clinging to their wrists, movie stars flaunt them as everyday embellishments and even dapper dogs can now collar-up in the coveted mini-clocks.

Save up your cents for one of the ritzy Rolex innovations, or splurge now and just maybe charge people that ask you for your posh, precious time.