ROLEX CELEBRATES LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AND ARTISTIC EXCELLENCE AS EXCLUSIVE PARTNER OF THE 16TH GOVERNORS AWARDS

Geneva, 16 November 2025 – As a champion of the arts and creativity, Rolex will once again support the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for the 16th Governors Awards, honouring some of the world’s most influential talents.

This premier event of the film season, organized by the Academy, is presented and supported by Rolex, the Exclusive Watch of the Academy and Proud Sponsor of the Oscars ® and Exclusive Partner of the Governors Awards.

Rolex’s enduring partnership with the Academy since 2017 reflects the brand’s commitment to amplifying exceptional achievement across creative disciplines. The Governors Awards mark a unique occasion to recognize generations of artists and visionaries whose contributions have shaped the narrative of cinema and culture.

This year’s celebration, which takes place at The Ray Dolby Ballroom in Hollywood today, honours four trailblazers — Dolly Parton, Tom Cruise, Debbie Allen and Wynn Thomas — with honorary Oscars ® for their lifetime contributions to film and the creative arts.

The Governors Awards highlight not only individual achievement but also the power of artistic legacy and the role of innovation, values deeply shared by Rolex. The company’s collaboration with the Academy is founded on a mission to nurture excellence, foster the next generation of talent, and preserve cultural heritage. 

Through its Perpetual Arts Initiative, Rolex champions creativity in cinema, music, dance, architecture, literature, theatre and the visual arts. The Initiative is a global framework that supports those who pursue their passions with relentless dedication and inspire future innovators.

By supporting landmark events such as the Governors Awards, Rolex helps shine a spotlight on the key figures and unsung heroes who drive the film industry forwards. From celebrating iconic actors and musicians to acknowledging behind-the-scenes trailblazers, Rolex’s support highlights the importance of artistry and vision in society. 

For over 50 years, Rolex has built meaningful partnerships with the finest artists and cultural institutions worldwide, continually striving to create opportunities for outstanding achievement. The brand shares the Academy’s passion for cinematic excellence and its commitment to safeguarding the legacy of the arts for future generations. 

Through the Governors Awards, Rolex reaffirms its dedication to the arts — recognizing creativity as a perpetual source of inspiration and progress.

ROLEX AND CINEMA 
Rolex has had close ties with the film industry for decades, its watches playing a role in numerous films, including Oscar ® -winning masterpieces. Since 2017, Rolex has supported the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, serving as Proud Sponsor of the Oscars ® , hosting the event’s Greenroom, as well as supporting the Governors Awards, which recognize lifetime achievement and humanitarian efforts in the film industry. Rolex also sponsors Film at Lincoln Center as Official Partner and Exclusive Timepiece.
 
The company promotes achievement through Testimonees such as James Cameron, Leonardo DiCaprio, Jia Zhang-Ke, Martin Scorsese and Zendaya. It also assists in the preservation of film history for future generations as a Founding Supporter of the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, as a partner of The Film Foundation and through its support to the UK’s National Film and Television School.

ABOUT ROLEX
AN UNRIVALLED REPUTATION FOR QUALITY AND EXPERTISE
Rolex is an integrated and independent Swiss watch manufacture. Headquartered in Geneva, the brand is recognized the world over for its expertise and the quality of its products – symbols of excellence, elegance and prestige. The movements of its Oyster Perpetual and Perpetual watches are certified by COSC, then tested in- house for their precision, performance and reliability. The Superlative Chronometer certification, symbolized by the green seal, confirms that each watch has successfully undergone tests conducted by Rolex in its own laboratories according to its own criteria. These are periodically validated by an independent external organization. 

The word ‘Perpetual’ is inscribed on every Rolex Oyster watch. But more than just a word on a dial, it is a philosophy that embodies the company’s vision and values. Hans Wilsdorf, the founder of the company, instilled a notion of perpetual excellence that would drive the company forward. This led Rolex to pioneer the development of the wristwatch and numerous major watchmaking innovations, such as the Oyster, the first waterproof wristwatch, launched in 1926, and the Perpetual rotor self-winding mechanism, invented in 1931. In the course of its history, Rolex has registered over 600 patents. At its four sites in Switzerland, the brand designs, develops and produces the majority of its watch components. A fifth site, also in Switzerland, is under construction and is expected to open in 2029. Rolex carries out its own manufacturing operations, from casting the gold alloys to machining, crafting, assembling and finishing the movement, case, dial and bracelet. Furthermore, the brand is actively involved in supporting the arts and culture, sport and exploration, as well as those who are devising solutions to preserve the planet.