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AndrewG · 20 May 2007, 11:58 PM

I have in my posession a small silver spoon which, not having a digital camera, I'll try to describe.
It measures 4.25" in length and I suspect it is a sugar spoon.
Ok, the good bits!
The end of the handle has the Rolex crown proud of the top, beneath it is the name 'Rolex' and, below that, within a heraldic shield, is what looks like a tree with roots.
Beneath the shield is 'Bucherer' and just beneath that, 'Watches'.
On the bowl itself is what looks to be a dead lion, the Swiss cross with an axe beneath it and beneath all of that 'Lucerne'.

So, any idea what I have here? Is it official Rolex gift stuff; commemorative? Is it collectible?

Come you Rolex buffs, one of you must know; I sure as heck don't!

Andrew

AndrewG · 21 May 2007, 12:05 AM

Ok, I answered my own question! Apparently these were giveaway souvenirs, mostly by Swiss hotels which would leave them on your pillow!

No real value but a nice thing to have, nevertheless.

Prince · 21 May 2007, 12:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AndrewG

I have in my posession a small silver spoon which, not having a digital camera, I'll try to describe.
It measures 4.25" in length and I suspect it is a sugar spoon.
Ok, the good bits!
The end of the handle has the Rolex crown proud of the top, beneath it is the name 'Rolex' and, below that, within a heraldic shield, is what looks like a tree with roots.
Beneath the shield is 'Bucherer' and just beneath that, 'Watches'.
On the bowl itself is what looks to be a dead lion, the Swiss cross with an axe beneath it and beneath all of that 'Lucerne'.

So, any idea what I have here? Is it official Rolex gift stuff; commemorative? Is it collectible?

Come you Rolex buffs, one of you must know; I sure as heck don't!

Andrew

I have two of them. They were given away by the Bucherer stores as a great promotion. I love them - they are being collected now. I'm not sure if they are being produced any longer.

AndrewG · 21 May 2007, 12:18 AM

Interesting; my design differs slightly from yours in not having 'Bucherer of Switzerland' on the reverse; also 'watches' is engraved beneath 'Bucherer' on the front.

Andrew

padi56 · 21 May 2007, 12:25 AM

Check out this quite resent thread on the Rolex Bucherer spoons

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...t=ROLEX+SPOONS

AndrewG · 21 May 2007, 12:32 AM

Thanks padi; why didn't I think of doing a search?

Andrew

Prince · 21 May 2007, 12:50 AM

And this thread as well, Andrew!

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...t=rolex+spoons

OysterDavid · 21 May 2007, 01:34 AM

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Originally Posted by AndrewG

Ok, I answered my own question! Apparently these were giveaway souvenirs, mostly by Swiss hotels which would leave them on your pillow!

No real value but a nice thing to have, nevertheless.

Bucherer is the name of the major Rolex retailer (AD) in Switzerland.

As you'll learn from the thread referrals, they were not left on pillows in Swiss hotels, but given out as perks to buyers of Rolex watches from Bucherer a number of years ago.

Now, if only I could figure out a way to stay at the Budget Inn and have a Rolex put on my pillow instead of the chocolate piece, I'd certainly sleep well...

Prince · 21 May 2007, 01:57 AM

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Originally Posted by OysterDavid

...Now, if only I could figure out a way to stay at the Budget Inn and have a Rolex put on my pillow instead of the chocolate piece, I'd certainly sleep well...

You and me both, David!

Alcan · 21 May 2007, 02:14 AM

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Originally Posted by OysterDavid

Now, if only I could figure out a way to stay at the Budget Inn and have a Rolex put on my pillow instead of the chocolate piece, I'd certainly sleep well...

You don't want know what gets left on the pillow at the No-Tell Motel!

Prince · 21 May 2007, 02:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Alcan

You don't want know what gets left on the pillow at the No-Tell Motel!

SPACE-DWELLER · 21 May 2007, 03:35 AM

I have one of those spoons, too.

You can read more about them in THIS link:

http://www.oysterinfo.de/de/zubehoer/loeffel/index.php

Sorry, it's on German, but since I have a master's degree in German and Danish, I have no problems reading it.

kingblackbolt · 21 May 2007, 03:50 AM

Just found about 20 listed on ebay from .99 to $20... may have to bid on one!

mikey · 21 May 2007, 05:12 AM

The spoons are nice, but they are cool to feed a baby food or sugar in coffee or tea.

Prince · 21 May 2007, 05:14 AM

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Originally Posted by mikey

The spoons are nice, but they are cool to feed a baby food or sugar in coffee or tea.

Wouldn't know about feeding the baby, but using as a sugar spoon is spot-on for me, mikey!

20 May 2007, 11:58 PM	#1
AndrewG Member Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Andrew Location: England Posts: 66	Rolex spoon...! I have in my posession a small silver spoon which, not having a digital camera, I'll try to describe. It measures 4.25" in length and I suspect it is a sugar spoon. Ok, the good bits! The end of the handle has the Rolex crown proud of the top, beneath it is the name 'Rolex' and, below that, within a heraldic shield, is what looks like a tree with roots. Beneath the shield is 'Bucherer' and just beneath that, 'Watches'. On the bowl itself is what looks to be a dead lion, the Swiss cross with an axe beneath it and beneath all of that 'Lucerne'. So, any idea what I have here? Is it official Rolex gift stuff; commemorative? Is it collectible? Come you Rolex buffs, one of you must know; I sure as heck don't! Andrew

21 May 2007, 12:25 AM	#5
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21 May 2007, 12:50 AM	#7
Prince "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Real Name: Allan Location: St. Augustine, FL Watch: Daytona/Sub/GMT/DJ Posts: 20,323	And this thread as well, Andrew! http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...t=rolex+spoons __________________ Member: Rolex Keeper's Society "You see, you can't please everyone, so you got to please yourself." - Rick Nelson

21 May 2007, 03:35 AM	#12
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	I have one of those spoons, too. You can read more about them in THIS link: http://www.oysterinfo.de/de/zubehoer/loeffel/index.php Sorry, it's on German, but since I have a master's degree in German and Danish, I have no problems reading it. __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

21 May 2007, 03:50 AM	#13
kingblackbolt "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Ren Location: Toronto On Canada Posts: 1,886	Just found about 20 listed on ebay from .99 to $20... may have to bid on one! __________________ “Hail to the king, baby" Ash (Army of Darkness 1992)

21 May 2007, 12:05 AM	#2
AndrewG Member Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Andrew Location: England Posts: 66	Ok, I answered my own question! Apparently these were giveaway souvenirs, mostly by Swiss hotels which would leave them on your pillow! No real value but a nice thing to have, nevertheless.

21 May 2007, 12:18 AM	#4
AndrewG Member Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Andrew Location: England Posts: 66	Interesting; my design differs slightly from yours in not having 'Bucherer of Switzerland' on the reverse; also 'watches' is engraved beneath 'Bucherer' on the front. Andrew

21 May 2007, 12:32 AM	#6
AndrewG Member Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Andrew Location: England Posts: 66	Thanks padi; why didn't I think of doing a search? Andrew

21 May 2007, 05:12 AM	#14
mikey "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: USA Watch: Oysterdate 6694 Posts: 2,713	The spoons are nice, but they are cool to feed a baby food or sugar in coffee or tea.

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