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In Peru last week, a single watch reported by a local podcaster was enough to turn a suspicion into a scandal and push a third of a government to resign.
Out of the 14 watches spotted on the wrist of Peru president Dina Boluarte only one was a Rolex, a 36mm Datejust in Everose Rolesor. Still, that was enough to turn the podcast episode into an accusation of corruption and a scandal now named “Rolexgate” in Peru.
On Friday, armed police officers broke down the front door of the president's house, but the search yielded no Rolex timepieces though other luxury brands were found.
“As a brand, we have no comment to make on the subject,” a Rolex representative said.