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Watchvirgin · 22 May 2011, 06:20 AM

Hi all. Did anyone happen to read the latest bloomberg magazine?
They have a Rolex watch made in 1942 that sold in an auction for $1.16 million. It says it is a stainless steel chronograph one of 12. Took a picture of the watch from the magazine. Anyone know what it is and the story behind this timepiece?

HKtoter · 22 May 2011, 06:25 AM

Rolex needs to reproduce many of their vintage timpieces

Watchvirgin · 22 May 2011, 06:27 AM

I think so too! They have such a classy look with the vintage timepieces.

kyle L · 22 May 2011, 06:29 AM

Pics borrowed from VRF!

HL65 · 22 May 2011, 06:32 AM

Sold earlier this week in Geneva. As for classic vintage watches- you can't reproduce an era. They are classic timepieces which are captured best in their time as far as I am concerned. The allure of the old school vintage watches is what drives many of us to the great heritage of Rolex!!

capote · 22 May 2011, 06:36 AM

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Originally Posted by SteelerFan1965

Sold earlier this week in Geneva. As for classic vintage watches- you can't reproduce an era. They are classic timepieces which are captured best in their time as far as I am concerned. The allure of the old school vintage watches is what drives many of us to the great heritage of Rolex!!

I agree 100%. Nothing is sader than "heritage" or "homage" reproductions.

raph · 22 May 2011, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by capote

I agree 100%. Nothing is sader than "heritage" or "homage" reproductions.

Rolex should do a reissue line like Gibson does for its '59 bursts. Old school construction, old school movements, and sell them at semi-affordable normal sports watch prices.

Watchvirgin · 22 May 2011, 06:36 AM

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Originally Posted by SteelerFan1965

As for classic vintage watches- you can't reproduce an era. They are classic timepieces which are captured best in their time as far as I am concerned. The allure of the old school vintage watches is what drives many of us to the great heritage of Rolex!!

I agree, but it would be nice to have a "throw back" model and have hints of classic pieces. I know it would never happen, I would just like it!

DG123 · 22 May 2011, 11:18 AM

I would like to see a brand new Rolex model name or two.
For example, a general sports watch. Rolex has made diving, car racing, yachting, and mountain climbing specific watches, but not one with a "general sports" conceptual origin. They could name it something like "Activa" and then market it by using baseball, football, soccer, tennis, golf etc... players. Basic stainless steel case and bracelet. 3 basic dial choices; white with red arabic, yellow dial with gray arabic, royal blue dial with black arabic. General sports watch. In future years Rolex could keep the same theme/concept, but update with new color dials. MSRP $5,300.
Another possible new theme/concept model could be aimed at the age 25-35 consumer. Fun, whimsical dials. Not your grandfathers Rolex. Maybe name it "Joy". MSRP $4,300.

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Originally Posted by Watchvirgin

I agree, but it would be nice to have a "throw back" model and have hints of classic pieces. I know it would never happen, I would just like it!

DG123 · 22 May 2011, 10:31 AM

Well stated.

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Originally Posted by SteelerFan1965

Sold earlier this week in Geneva. As for classic vintage watches- you can't reproduce an era. They are classic timepieces which are captured best in their time as far as I am concerned. The allure of the old school vintage watches is what drives many of us to the great heritage of Rolex!!

Michael M. · 22 May 2011, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by SteelerFan1965

Sold earlier this week in Geneva. As for classic vintage watches- you can't reproduce an era. They are classic timepieces which are captured best in their time as far as I am concerned. The allure of the old school vintage watches is what drives many of us to the great heritage of Rolex!!

I must agree Ken! Very cool Chronograph, I believe that was in John Goldbergers book, it a very unusual piece!

DCgator · 22 May 2011, 01:36 PM

A very unique watch and history behind it.

HL65 · 22 May 2011, 06:40 AM

The watch is one of 12 made of which 8 are left in existence. It is a 1942 Rolex reference 4113 is part of a special collection of watches that were never meant to be sold on the open market. They were manufactured as gifts to Italian and British race drivers of the time who needed the watches’ chronograph functions to monitor their lap times. So now you understand why ref. 4113 timepieces are the most valuable and most desirable Rolexes in the world.

Watchvirgin · 22 May 2011, 06:43 AM

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Originally Posted by SteelerFan1965

The watch is one of 12 made of which 8 are left in existence. It is a 1942 Rolex reference 4113 is part of a special collection of watches that were never meant to be sold on the open market. They were manufactured as gifts to Italian and British race drivers of the time who needed the watches’ chronograph functions to monitor their lap times. So now you understand why ref. 4113 timepieces are the most valuable and most desirable Rolexes in the world.

That is AWESOME!!!!

Watch Professor · 22 May 2011, 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by SteelerFan1965

The watch is one of 12 made of which 8 are left in existence. It is a 1942 Rolex reference 4113 is part of a special collection of watches that were never meant to be sold on the open market. They were manufactured as gifts to Italian and British race drivers of the time who needed the watches’ chronograph functions to monitor their lap times. So now you understand why ref. 4113 timepieces are the most valuable and most desirable Rolexes in the world.

Thanks for this information. I hadn't known this.

MonBK · 22 May 2011, 07:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Watch Professor

Thanks for this information. I hadn't known this.

Read all about it on Jake's blog.

mjclark32 · 22 May 2011, 06:47 AM

Posted the link to it a few days ago. Awesome looking watch, auctioned by Christies. I'll try to find the link via my phone.

dddrees · 22 May 2011, 07:11 AM

Fabulous watch, just amazing.

sub2004 · 22 May 2011, 07:20 AM

Lets just pray we dont see a thread entitled "Sub C or 1942 Chronographe"

wdalew5 · 22 May 2011, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by sub2004

Lets just pray we dont see a thread entitled "Sub C or 1942 Chronographe"

Yes it would be a hard choice

Defiancekofb · 22 May 2011, 10:09 AM

When I read the thread title, I thought it was going to be a photo of Bloomberg at a tuxedo party with the $1.16 million dollar Rolex on his wrist.

conrail · 22 May 2011, 10:18 AM

Breitling does a really nice job bringing back their heritage look, would be cool if Rolex put out a few limited runs. Certainly wouldn't come close to the character and feel of the real vintage pieces though, but thats what makes them special :)

RRY · 22 May 2011, 10:28 AM

Jake has the video tape:
http://rolexblog.blogspot.com/2011/0...price-116.html

Watchvirgin · 22 May 2011, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by RRY

Jake has the video tape:
http://rolexblog.blogspot.com/2011/0...price-116.html

klayface · 22 May 2011, 11:44 AM

That's amazing, I saw a website that had the most expensice watches in the world. In really what it came down to the author of the post was more diamonds/jewels the watch had the more expensive it was.

But this one really is one of those one-of a kind watches. No precious metals fancy over the top functions ( ringing bell, star map ) what a nice piece of history to own.

klayface · 22 May 2011, 11:50 AM

Btw , Can anyone explain what the hands are for and what do the Sub dials do?

I noticed 4 hands , obviously 2 of those are for hours+minutes and the really long skinny one probably keeps track of second for the chronograph but what about the longer thicker one?

2 chronographs in one watch ?

22 May 2011, 06:20 AM	#1
Watchvirgin Banned Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Ash_Flash Location: Washington, DC Watch: AP Posts: 901	Bloomberg $1.16million Rolex Hi all. Did anyone happen to read the latest bloomberg magazine? They have a Rolex watch made in 1942 that sold in an auction for $1.16 million. It says it is a stainless steel chronograph one of 12. Took a picture of the watch from the magazine. Anyone know what it is and the story behind this timepiece?

22 May 2011, 06:25 AM	#2
HKtoter "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Steve Location: Roll Tide Watch: 16710 Pepsi Posts: 1,025	Rolex needs to reproduce many of their vintage timpieces __________________ LUG HOLE LOYALIST

22 May 2011, 06:32 AM	#5
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,008	Sold earlier this week in Geneva. As for classic vintage watches- you can't reproduce an era. They are classic timepieces which are captured best in their time as far as I am concerned. The allure of the old school vintage watches is what drives many of us to the great heritage of Rolex!! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

22 May 2011, 06:40 AM	#13
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,008	The watch is one of 12 made of which 8 are left in existence. It is a 1942 Rolex reference 4113 is part of a special collection of watches that were never meant to be sold on the open market. They were manufactured as gifts to Italian and British race drivers of the time who needed the watches’ chronograph functions to monitor their lap times. So now you understand why ref. 4113 timepieces are the most valuable and most desirable Rolexes in the world. __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

22 May 2011, 06:47 AM	#17
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Posted the link to it a few days ago. Awesome looking watch, auctioned by Christies. I'll try to find the link via my phone. __________________

22 May 2011, 06:27 AM	#3
Watchvirgin Banned Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Ash_Flash Location: Washington, DC Watch: AP Posts: 901	I think so too! They have such a classy look with the vintage timepieces.

22 May 2011, 06:29 AM	#4
kyle L "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: USA Watch: Rolex Explorer I Posts: 10,278	Pics borrowed from VRF!

22 May 2011, 01:36 PM	#12
DCgator "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: PNW Watch: DS,BLNR,SubLV,DJ2 Posts: 8,123	A very unique watch and history behind it.

22 May 2011, 07:11 AM	#18
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	Fabulous watch, just amazing. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

22 May 2011, 07:20 AM	#19
sub2004 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: South Pacific Watch: SS Daytona Posts: 643	Lets just pray we dont see a thread entitled "Sub C or 1942 Chronographe"

22 May 2011, 10:09 AM	#21
Defiancekofb "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: US Posts: 1,999	When I read the thread title, I thought it was going to be a photo of Bloomberg at a tuxedo party with the $1.16 million dollar Rolex on his wrist.

22 May 2011, 10:18 AM	#22
conrail "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Boston Posts: 3,177	Breitling does a really nice job bringing back their heritage look, would be cool if Rolex put out a few limited runs. Certainly wouldn't come close to the character and feel of the real vintage pieces though, but thats what makes them special :) __________________ "Oh, you give a f****' aspirin a headache, pal!"

22 May 2011, 10:28 AM	#23
RRY "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: DOUBLE RY Location: NYC Watch: and learn. Posts: 289	Jake has the video tape: http://rolexblog.blogspot.com/2011/0...price-116.html

22 May 2011, 11:44 AM	#25
klayface Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Chuck Norris Location: So. California Watch: SS Daytona w/ dial Posts: 346	That's amazing, I saw a website that had the most expensice watches in the world. In really what it came down to the author of the post was more diamonds/jewels the watch had the more expensive it was. But this one really is one of those one-of a kind watches. No precious metals fancy over the top functions ( ringing bell, star map ) what a nice piece of history to own.

22 May 2011, 11:50 AM	#26
klayface Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Chuck Norris Location: So. California Watch: SS Daytona w/ dial Posts: 346	Btw , Can anyone explain what the hands are for and what do the Sub dials do? I noticed 4 hands , obviously 2 of those are for hours+minutes and the really long skinny one probably keeps track of second for the chronograph but what about the longer thicker one? 2 chronographs in one watch ?

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