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Old 13 August 2010, 10:34 AM   #1
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Who are the people behind Rolex?

Got to wondering who made Rolex the brand it is today. Who designed all the classic models? Who in marketing came up with those great old ads we all love?

Any good history is appreciated.
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Old 13 August 2010, 10:36 AM   #2
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I'm pretty sure Hans Wilsdorf's ideas have influenced even the current models. As to the marketing genius... I'd like to know as well!
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Old 13 August 2010, 01:21 PM   #3
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I would like to know who the genius designer of the Submariner, GMT, Day Date, and Datejust is and if they are still around.
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Old 13 August 2010, 01:27 PM   #4
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Got to wondering who made Rolex the brand it is today. Who designed all the classic models? Who in marketing came up with those great old ads we all love?

Any good history is appreciated.
Same person...

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Old 13 August 2010, 01:37 PM   #5
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Same person...

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Old 13 August 2010, 01:40 PM   #6
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If you read that Rolex Stiletto Magazine there's an interview with Patrick Heiniger or how ever it's spelt and he attributes a lot of the Branding to his fathers reign as CEO.

By the sounds of it he made a lot of smart calculated decisions to get the company where it is today!
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Old 13 August 2010, 01:42 PM   #7
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Rolex Rules !!! imho...
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