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frostie · 27 December 2007, 11:26 AM

Do you think that hans wilsdorf (founder of rolex) would be satisfied with the evolution of rolex watches ?

Tools · 27 December 2007, 11:39 AM

I think he would be ecstatic..

You know old Hans was not a watchmaker.. He started buying movements from Herman Aegler, and buying his cases, and then putting them together to make money.. It wasn't 'til later that Aegler changed their name to The Rolex Watch Co.

But he was an innovator, responsible for the 500 or so patents that Rolex cranked out.. He was also responsible for the marketing genius behind the waterproof case, accurate wrist-watches, and the customers fascination with a "certified" watch..

He would be pleased....very pleased....

timetravel125 · 27 December 2007, 11:45 AM

He would have been emptionally satisfied, but also financially satisfied.

marshallr47 · 27 December 2007, 12:13 PM

I think Rolex has expanded their line to appease the wide variety of tastes out there. Even though I don't approve of all models.

SSD · 27 December 2007, 12:28 PM

I think the wide variety of models available would please him because a large range of tastes are addressed. Many happy customers! The marketing would also be viewed as a success, too, IMHO. As soon as he figured out the computer, somebody would be revamping the website, though.

frostie · 27 December 2007, 10:05 PM

Their marketing is amazing for sure. And i am sure that many companies envy rolex

SPACE-DWELLER · 27 December 2007, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by frostie

Do you think that hans wilsdorf (founder of rolex) would be satisfied with the evolution of rolex watches ?

Funny that you should ask, Velitsko, since I wondered about that some days ago, as well.

Design-wise (bling-bling), current Rolex watches are far from the original, understated design of Rolex watches. In that respect, I believe Hans Wilsdorf would not be happy, to express it mildly.

However, movement-wise (and concerning other upgrades such a the sapphire crystal) would please him, no doubt about it. I think Rolex had reached its pinnacle in terms of precision and sturdiness of their movements.

BuffaloRolex · 28 December 2007, 06:05 AM

I think he would certainly be satisfied. Rolex has worked, as Bo states, to remain at the leading edge of the industry in terms of ruggedness and accuracy. I also believe he would be satisfied with the vast majority of the lines, though some lines contain more bling versions than others.

I'd be most interested to hear his thoughts on the new Milgauss!

Leighton · 28 December 2007, 06:33 AM

I think he would be very pleased. He was a consummate marketer!

f16570 · 28 December 2007, 07:26 AM

Pleased he would be. No one could have forseen what was coming, and genius at Marketing as he was, he would have been delighted.

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Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,515	I think he would be ecstatic.. You know old Hans was not a watchmaker.. He started buying movements from Herman Aegler, and buying his cases, and then putting them together to make money.. It wasn't 'til later that Aegler changed their name to The Rolex Watch Co. But he was an innovator, responsible for the 500 or so patents that Rolex cranked out.. He was also responsible for the marketing genius behind the waterproof case, accurate wrist-watches, and the customers fascination with a "certified" watch.. He would be pleased....very pleased.... __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

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marshallr47 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Real Name: Ron Location: Alabama Watch: Daytona,TT Sub,GMT Posts: 4,673	I think Rolex has expanded their line to appease the wide variety of tastes out there. Even though I don't approve of all models. __________________ Ron

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SSD "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Jamie Location: Georgia Watch: Stainless Sub Date Posts: 3,023	I think the wide variety of models available would please him because a large range of tastes are addressed. Many happy customers! The marketing would also be viewed as a success, too, IMHO. As soon as he figured out the computer, somebody would be revamping the website, though. __________________ SUBMARINER OWNERS' CLUB ESTABLISHED 1953 TRF Member # 5464

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timetravel125 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Louie Location: California Watch: Rolex Posts: 644	He would have been emptionally satisfied, but also financially satisfied.

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frostie 1,000,000th PostMember Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Earth Posts: 14,048	Their marketing is amazing for sure. And i am sure that many companies envy rolex

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BuffaloRolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Tony Location: Buffalo Watch: 16613 (blue dial) Posts: 1,329	I think he would certainly be satisfied. Rolex has worked, as Bo states, to remain at the leading edge of the industry in terms of ruggedness and accuracy. I also believe he would be satisfied with the vast majority of the lines, though some lines contain more bling versions than others. I'd be most interested to hear his thoughts on the new Milgauss!

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Leighton "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Leighton Location: So. California Watch: SS GMT IIc Posts: 1,366	I think he would be very pleased. He was a consummate marketer!

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f16570 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: F Location: Scotland Watch: Exp II White Face Posts: 4,272	Pleased he would be. No one could have forseen what was coming, and genius at Marketing as he was, he would have been delighted. f

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