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Alcan · 18 January 2007, 08:53 AM

Today I received a package from England that Nancy ordered. It's a very cool original page from the June 6, 1953, The Illustrated London News. It's a Rolex ad, with a blurb about Sir Francis Drake and a pic of his "time machine" which included a circumferentor (whatever the h*ll that is), tide table, nocturnal, and diagram of the planetary aspects. The main blurb of the ad talks about Queen Elizabeth I and II and Rolex Datejust "And recently a Datejust became the 200,000th Rolex watch to receive the proud title "Officially Certified Chronometer".

I guess they've sold a few since then.

Sorry, no pix until I scan it. The eBay seller deleted the pix as soon as it was sold.

P.S. The back of the page has an ad for Moss Bros. of Convent Gardens, the complete man's store. Anyone know if they're still around?

montecristo · 18 January 2007, 09:13 AM

I have to ask, what on earth were you searching for in order for you to find this gem?

I would frame it

as for Moss Bros > I think its these guys
http://www.mossbros.co.uk/

Alcan · 18 January 2007, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by montecristo

I have to ask, what on earth were you searching for in order for you to find this gem?

I would frame it

as for Moss Bros > I think its these guys
http://www.mossbros.co.uk/

I wasn't. Nancy found it and ordered it. I didn't even know about it until it arrived today. Lord knows what she gets up to when she's had a glass of wine and gets onto eBay.

Yep, it's going into a frame.

Thanks for the link to Moss Bros. I'll bet they'll be surprised to receive a photocopy of their 1953 ad!

Prince · 18 January 2007, 09:32 AM

I'd say that's VERY COOL!!!

Lol-x · 20 January 2007, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Alcan

Nancy found it and ordered it. I didn't even know about it until it arrived today. Lord knows what she gets up to when she's had a glass of wine and gets onto eBay.

Makes, the new acquisition even sweeter, knowing that someone went to the effort of searching and finding this item and was thinking of you.
Congrats and look forward to seeing the advert when you get the chance.

Ashley · 21 January 2007, 03:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Alcan

I wasn't. Nancy found it and ordered it. I didn't even know about it until it arrived today. Lord knows what she gets up to when she's had a glass of wine and gets onto eBay.

thumbsup:

That's a great surprise. Very sweet

montecristo · 18 January 2007, 09:43 AM

can someone comment on this for me?
This has to be a different rolex right?

http://cgi.ebay.com/RARE-IMPERIAL-ES...QQcmdZViewItem

Gedanken · 18 January 2007, 09:44 AM

Very cool, Alcan.

BTW, a circumferentor is an old surveyor's instrument, and looking at the design it apperas to be a forerunner of the modern prismatic compass.

Spark · 20 January 2007, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Alcan

P.S. The back of the page has an ad for Moss Bros. of Convent Gardens, the complete man's store. Anyone know if they're still around?

Moss Bros are still around and are now a chain still selling mens wear and mainly off the peg suits etc....
Spark.

fat-sam · 20 January 2007, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Spark

Moss Bros are still around and are now a chain still selling mens wear and mainly off the peg suits etc....
Spark.

they have gone slightly down hill in recent years... they are great for hiring though

tonelar · 20 January 2007, 09:07 AM

Nice surprise, Alcan... that's very thoughtful of her...

Also, I think MossBros'd get a kick out of the old advert. Even more so, if you found a headquarters address to send it to...

18 January 2007, 08:53 AM	#1
Alcan 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Al Location: Way Up North Watch: your P's & Q's Posts: 10,473	How cool is this?: Today I received a package from England that Nancy ordered. It's a very cool original page from the June 6, 1953, The Illustrated London News. It's a Rolex ad, with a blurb about Sir Francis Drake and a pic of his "time machine" which included a circumferentor (whatever the hll that is), tide table, nocturnal, and diagram of the planetary aspects. The main blurb of the ad talks about Queen Elizabeth I and II and Rolex Datejust "And recently a Datejust became the 200,000th Rolex watch to receive the proud title "Officially Certified Chronometer"*. I guess they've sold a few since then. Sorry, no pix until I scan it. The eBay seller deleted the pix as soon as it was sold. P.S. The back of the page has an ad for Moss Bros. of Convent Gardens, the complete man's store. Anyone know if they're still around? __________________ Member #1,315 I don't want to get technical, but according to chemistry alcohol IS a solution!

18 January 2007, 09:13 AM	#2
montecristo "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Ken Location: New York Watch: 116234 DateJust Posts: 1,769	I have to ask, what on earth were you searching for in order for you to find this gem? I would frame it as for Moss Bros > I think its these guys http://www.mossbros.co.uk/ __________________ My Rolex reference books collection: The Rolex Report: An Unauthorized Reference Book For The Rolex Enthusiast Rolex Wristwatches: An Unauthorized History (Schiffer Book for Collectors) (Hardcover) Vintage Rolex Sports Models: A Complete Visual Reference & Unauthorized History (Hardcover)

18 January 2007, 09:32 AM	#4
Prince "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Real Name: Allan Location: St. Augustine, FL Watch: Daytona/Sub/GMT/DJ Posts: 20,323	I'd say that's VERY COOL!!! __________________ Member: Rolex Keeper's Society "You see, you can't please everyone, so you got to please yourself." - Rick Nelson

18 January 2007, 09:43 AM	#7
montecristo "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Ken Location: New York Watch: 116234 DateJust Posts: 1,769	can someone comment on this for me? This has to be a different rolex right? http://cgi.ebay.com/RARE-IMPERIAL-ES...QQcmdZViewItem __________________ My Rolex reference books collection: The Rolex Report: An Unauthorized Reference Book For The Rolex Enthusiast Rolex Wristwatches: An Unauthorized History (Schiffer Book for Collectors) (Hardcover) Vintage Rolex Sports Models: A Complete Visual Reference & Unauthorized History (Hardcover)

18 January 2007, 09:44 AM	#8
Gedanken "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Sir Location: Melbourne Watch: F-series SD Posts: 8,589	Very cool, Alcan. BTW, a circumferentor is an old surveyor's instrument, and looking at the design it apperas to be a forerunner of the modern prismatic compass. __________________ You buy a Casio to make sure you're on time; you wear a Rolex because you don't have to be on time.

20 January 2007, 09:07 AM	#11
tonelar "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: Tony Location: san francisco Watch: Seadweller Posts: 1,368	Nice surprise, Alcan... that's very thoughtful of her... Also, I think MossBros'd get a kick out of the old advert. Even more so, if you found a headquarters address to send it to... __________________ It's a rarity that something popular is actually right... Wear 'em with PRIDE, y'all.

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