It is well known that actor Owen Wilson suffered a suicide attempt in 2007. He later remained reclusive for a period of time during his recovery after slitting his wrists. It's not clear what causes celebrity depression, though it is theorized that extreme media attention combined with drug use, and Hollywood break ups - typically pushes the already edgy, over the edge.

After beginning his recovery in August of 2007, Owen Wilson made no media appearances until he finally showed up at a benefit event sponsored by the Rolex Mentor and Protégé Arts Initiative in New York City in November of 2007. Wilson is a well known Rolex fan, wearing his Rolex Submariner watch in his personal life, and often adorning a Rolex watch on the screen. The Rolex Mentor Protégé Arts Initiative is a philanthropic organization with an interesting mission. It takes current masters (the mentor) in the worlds of film, literature, theater, visual arts, dance, and music, and sets them up with a protégé who is an up and comer in the same industry. Many press releases and media opportunities ensue. It's not clear whether Owen Wilson has been chosen to be a mentor for the initiative - perhaps a protégé.

Rolex is clearly happy that Rolex watch lover Owen Wilson chose the Rolex philanthropic event to return to the spot light. Clearly it must be his love of watches that gave him the strength to...keep on ticking.

Via MelroseJewelers.com.

Ariel Adams publishes the watch review site aBlogtoRead.com.