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Trouble15 · 25 April 2012, 01:24 AM

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Originally Posted by FeelingTheBlues

Do you think they hired the same that guy that does all the Rolex watches!

Isn't that what two hands are for?

Welshwatchman · 25 April 2012, 01:27 AM

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Originally Posted by FeelingTheBlues

Do you think they hired the same that guy that does all the Rolex watches!

That would be silly.

It's his German cousin Hans.

FeelingTheBlues · 25 April 2012, 01:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Trouble15

Isn't that what two hands are for?

You know, for some reason I wouldn't like you to be my boss...

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Originally Posted by Welshwatchman

That would be silly.

It's his German cousin Hans.

Paul, please meet Hans.

Kingair · 25 April 2012, 01:35 AM

Hope this guy doesn't eat to much Mexican food . . .
Otherwise Rolex is losing millions of $$$ down the drain each time . . . . ;-)

Cru Jones · 25 April 2012, 01:46 AM

Actually, it would be pretty awesome and really amazing if they could produce these wonders in just 15 seconds, no?

A.J.R. · 25 April 2012, 01:56 AM

Why do you seem to enjoy bashing Rolex so much OP?

You can simply sell your mass produced Rolexes and order up a intricately designed, hand made marvel from Switzerland.

tranny · 25 April 2012, 04:24 AM

Let's simplify this with an example we can identify with. Using the same assumptions, McDonalds serves 23 burgers per second, but If you've ever been there, you know it takes them longer than 1/23 of a second to actually make one. Ok, only SLIGHTLY longer, but you get my point!

McLovin · 25 April 2012, 04:29 AM

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Originally Posted by transio

Let's simplify this with an example we can identify with. Using the same assumptions, McDonalds serves 23 burgers per second, but If you've ever been there, you know it takes them longer than 1/23 of a second to actually make one. Ok, only SLIGHTLY longer, but you get my point!

Wait a minute -- Ronald doesn't make every burger?

stusrt · 25 April 2012, 04:32 AM

GM makes about 2.5 million cars a year -

so does this argument stand with Cadillac ?

producing a car every 15 seconds, I guess there ain't much that goes into making one.....

Reu · 25 April 2012, 04:47 AM

Two Words:

Mean Average.

handsfull · 25 April 2012, 04:53 AM

Day = 24 hours.

joeh · 25 April 2012, 05:09 AM

Ha ha ha ha ha Has anyone factored in the time it took to design the watch in the first place? What about the actual assembly of all the little pieces ? What about the testing of each watch ? THe polishing ? What about all the engineering time involved?

C'mon, 15 seconds might be what it costs to punch out a case but there is a lot more to making a watch than just that.

tranny · 25 April 2012, 05:16 AM

This could get complex!! Ok Rolex has 2 "factories". So we have to "factor" by 2. Then we have time for integration of the components. I haven't done integrals in a while but I remember they make numbers bigger. Then we have the division of labor. Let's say division by 2000 to get a rough figure. The derivative of the product Is time, so time is integral too. Wait. I'm confused.

Reu · 25 April 2012, 05:19 AM

I want to know where the OP has got to??

He's probably not responded because he's hiding under a rock!!

le_baroudeur · 25 April 2012, 06:19 AM

Yes, my watch is a mass produced product. But hey, it is very well produced, and a machine is more precise than a man.
Exclusivity is only marketing for rich, self-centered and naive people..
My watch will last a lifetime, will do it very well and stay precise and aesthetic. Rolex does not make children work, and it is ecologically rational, much more than a car.

Trex700 · 25 April 2012, 06:26 AM

My word there are some pointless threads about!

I doubt we will ever know how long it really takes so I dont think about it!

A.J.R. · 25 April 2012, 07:32 AM

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Originally Posted by le_baroudeur

much more than a car.

Holds its value better than a car too

Kingair · 25 April 2012, 07:39 AM

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Originally Posted by A.J.R.

Holds its value better than a car too

Mmmmm not really sure of that . . .
How much does a BMW M1 costs today ?
Porsche RS 2.7
Mustang Hertz/Shelby

Check it out if you have time

HAGT

mrbill2mrbill2 · 25 April 2012, 08:06 AM

To make it simple there many parallel processes. While the case is being made, the dial is being made, each internal component is being made, the bracelet links are being made, etc., etc.

Add up the individual durations of all of the parallel activities and 15 seconds does not make sense.

WhatTheDeuce · 25 April 2012, 08:11 AM

Thank goodness for Henry Ford.

The Joker · 25 April 2012, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Bobble

Whow wait a minute, if you watch the Rolex video about the Daytona, they say each watch takes a year to make

http://www.rolex.com/en#/rolex-watch...graph-movement

It's got to be BS that a daytona movement takes well over a year to complete? Why??

nauticajoe · 25 April 2012, 08:40 AM

With all the numbers being thrown around.......I need a nap.

A.J.R. · 25 April 2012, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Kingair

Mmmmm not really sure of that . . .
How much does a BMW M1 costs today ?
Porsche RS 2.7
Mustang Hertz/Shelby

Those cars you mentioned do not exactly count as they are more collector cars than every day transportation.

Megalobyte · 25 April 2012, 09:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by transio

Let's simplify this with an example we can identify with. Using the same assumptions, McDonalds serves 23 burgers per second, but If you've ever been there, you know it takes them longer than 1/23 of a second to actually make one. Ok, only SLIGHTLY longer, but you get my point!

They taste like a 1/23 of a second burger though.

LightOnAHill · 25 April 2012, 09:31 AM

number of WIP to FG doesn't describe WIP process or timeline

sierra11b · 25 April 2012, 09:40 AM

Who cares! Proof is in the puddin'

When I look at my Rolex watches they exude quality and exemplary fit and finish.

While I may not be on the AP or PP bandwagon (Yet) like other members here, as a collector of another type of item that cannot be mentioned here per the rules of equal or lesser value, I know quality when I see it.

If Rolex watches were produced in a nanosecond I'd be the first in line to understand how their operation works so that I may use their practices in my industry.

Bobble · 25 April 2012, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by The Joker

It's got to be BS that a daytona movement takes well over a year to complete? Why??

I can only think that if one person cut each piece of the movement, polished the edges etc, then did the same for the other pieces

up2nogood · 25 April 2012, 10:06 AM

Alright, his butt cheeks are red. You guys have spanked him enough!

LTM · 25 April 2012, 10:34 AM

Sorry, but this is quite possibly the worst post and stupidest thread I've seen on any watch forum, any where..... sheesh....

Frogman4me · 25 April 2012, 10:36 AM

This thread made me chuckle.

25 April 2012, 01:56 AM	#36
A.J.R. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: AJ Location: Oregon Watch: SUBC, DJII Posts: 1,827	Why do you seem to enjoy bashing Rolex so much OP? You can simply sell your mass produced Rolexes and order up a intricately designed, hand made marvel from Switzerland. __________________

25 April 2012, 06:19 AM	#45
le_baroudeur "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Rennes, FRANCE Posts: 802	Yes, my watch is a mass produced product. But hey, it is very well produced, and a machine is more precise than a man. Exclusivity is only marketing for rich, self-centered and naive people.. My watch will last a lifetime, will do it very well and stay precise and aesthetic. Rolex does not make children work, and it is ecologically rational, much more than a car. __________________ Card Carrying Member of the Global Assoc. of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons.

25 April 2012, 08:06 AM	#49
mrbill2mrbill2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Mr. Bill Location: South Florida Watch: 16610 Posts: 6,148	To make it simple there many parallel processes. While the case is being made, the dial is being made, each internal component is being made, the bracelet links are being made, etc., etc. Add up the individual durations of all of the parallel activities and 15 seconds does not make sense. __________________ Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of the Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons - ID # 13

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25 April 2012, 01:35 AM	#34
Kingair "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA Watch: Not enough ;-) Posts: 21,232	Hope this guy doesn't eat to much Mexican food . . . Otherwise Rolex is losing millions of $$$ down the drain each time . . . . ;-)

25 April 2012, 01:46 AM	#35
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,303	Actually, it would be pretty awesome and really amazing if they could produce these wonders in just 15 seconds, no?

25 April 2012, 04:24 AM	#37
tranny Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Steve Location: Boston, MA Watch: 116509,A21330,MVQV Posts: 773	Let's simplify this with an example we can identify with. Using the same assumptions, McDonalds serves 23 burgers per second, but If you've ever been there, you know it takes them longer than 1/23 of a second to actually make one. Ok, only SLIGHTLY longer, but you get my point!

25 April 2012, 04:32 AM	#39
stusrt "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: The Motor City Watch: too many Posts: 1,114	GM makes about 2.5 million cars a year - so does this argument stand with Cadillac ? producing a car every 15 seconds, I guess there ain't much that goes into making one.....

25 April 2012, 04:47 AM	#40
Reu Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: London Posts: 1,152	Two Words: Mean Average.

25 April 2012, 04:53 AM	#41
handsfull "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: J Location: The great Midwest Watch: youlookinat? Posts: 2,369	Day = 24 hours.

25 April 2012, 05:09 AM	#42
joeh Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 112	Ha ha ha ha ha Has anyone factored in the time it took to design the watch in the first place? What about the actual assembly of all the little pieces ? What about the testing of each watch ? THe polishing ? What about all the engineering time involved? C'mon, 15 seconds might be what it costs to punch out a case but there is a lot more to making a watch than just that.

25 April 2012, 05:16 AM	#43
tranny Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Steve Location: Boston, MA Watch: 116509,A21330,MVQV Posts: 773	This could get complex!! Ok Rolex has 2 "factories". So we have to "factor" by 2. Then we have time for integration of the components. I haven't done integrals in a while but I remember they make numbers bigger. Then we have the division of labor. Let's say division by 2000 to get a rough figure. The derivative of the product Is time, so time is integral too. Wait. I'm confused.

25 April 2012, 05:19 AM	#44
Reu Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: London Posts: 1,152	I want to know where the OP has got to?? He's probably not responded because he's hiding under a rock!!

25 April 2012, 06:26 AM	#46
Trex700 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: East England Watch: 116710LN Posts: 109	My word there are some pointless threads about! I doubt we will ever know how long it really takes so I dont think about it!

25 April 2012, 08:11 AM	#50
WhatTheDeuce "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Real Name: Kyung Location: Anywhere? Watch: cha want... Posts: 4,488	Thank goodness for Henry Ford.

25 April 2012, 08:40 AM	#52
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	With all the numbers being thrown around.......I need a nap.

25 April 2012, 09:31 AM	#55
LightOnAHill "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Bryan Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: YG DD lchdp Posts: 2,963	number of WIP to FG doesn't describe WIP process or timeline

25 April 2012, 09:40 AM	#56
sierra11b "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Eric Location: California Watch: MkXVIII, 3570.50 Posts: 1,966	Who cares! Proof is in the puddin' When I look at my Rolex watches they exude quality and exemplary fit and finish. While I may not be on the AP or PP bandwagon (Yet) like other members here, as a collector of another type of item that cannot be mentioned here per the rules of equal or lesser value, I know quality when I see it. If Rolex watches were produced in a nanosecond I'd be the first in line to understand how their operation works so that I may use their practices in my industry.

25 April 2012, 10:06 AM	#58
up2nogood "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Alex Location: Sydney, Australia Watch: Idiot Savant Posts: 1,944	Alright, his butt cheeks are red. You guys have spanked him enough!

25 April 2012, 10:34 AM	#59
LTM Banned Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: SoCar Watch: GMT & Sub-C Posts: 128	Sorry, but this is quite possibly the worst post and stupidest thread I've seen on any watch forum, any where..... sheesh....

25 April 2012, 10:36 AM	#60
Frogman4me Banned Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 6,268	This thread made me chuckle.

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