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Lol-x · 21 January 2008, 03:45 PM

The 5th in the series of unsolicited letters to Rolex.

This one is special to me because I can say personally verify that the Army Ranger Scool is a true story.

I have personally spoken to the now Colonel, Director of Staff, NATO Joint Forces Command, Naples Italy, who until I spoke to him about 2 years ago didn't even realise that Rolex had published his letter dated 10 November 1976.

Texsubmariner · 21 January 2008, 03:48 PM

Awesome letter! These Rollies are more rugged than most of us will ever need.

Thani · 21 January 2008, 03:48 PM

like i said before great bed time stories !! lol

thanks again for sharing steve !

CPCC · 21 January 2008, 04:45 PM

Sweet.

frostie · 21 January 2008, 08:09 PM

This stuff is great

looking forward for No.6

Gil F. · 22 January 2008, 12:21 AM

Damn right on the Ranger tab. Looks like the Rollie earned it too.

Great letter ..thanks for sharing ...truly enjoyed reading it.

kcmo · 22 January 2008, 01:45 AM

Gotta love these! Thanks!

S/SOnly · 22 January 2008, 04:43 AM

Why we own them, yes?

f16570 · 22 January 2008, 04:55 AM

This is why I know if I can my Rollie can.

Welshwatchman · 22 January 2008, 05:10 AM

The Janet Moss 58 year old Rolex watch letter intrigues me.

I wonder if she wrote in subsequently when Rolex would have refused to service her watch since it was more than 30 years old and they don't hold parts any more?

JBat · 22 January 2008, 05:32 AM

Lol! If a watch can get through Ranger school, it can get through anything. One of the toughest courses on the planet.

SPACE-DWELLER · 24 January 2008, 09:16 PM

Those letters are cool! I got the have that book!

SSD · 24 January 2008, 09:28 PM

That's awesome! Did he mention if he had the same Explorer, by chance? That's one tough watch!!!

Lol-x · 24 January 2008, 09:59 PM

Jamie, unfortunately, the Explorer was lost in a theft, but it was replaced with the Submariner, so the Colonel is still sporting a Rolex.

Trurolexer · 25 January 2008, 07:01 PM

Good story...Thanks Steve.

mike · 26 January 2008, 05:08 AM

Love these stories.

21 January 2008, 03:45 PM	#1
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,588	Letters to Rolex No. 5 The 5th in the series of unsolicited letters to Rolex. This one is special to me because I can say personally verify that the Army Ranger Scool is a true story. I have personally spoken to the now Colonel, Director of Staff, NATO Joint Forces Command, Naples Italy, who until I spoke to him about 2 years ago didn't even realise that Rolex had published his letter dated 10 November 1976. Attached Images __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

21 January 2008, 03:48 PM	#2
Texsubmariner "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Khanh Location: Texas Watch: SSGMTc Posts: 1,227	Awesome letter! These Rollies are more rugged than most of us will ever need. __________________ Sea Dweller M series SS GMT IIc M series Omega SMP Electric Blue Dial Wife's SS WG MOP Ladies DJ Z series

21 January 2008, 04:45 PM	#4
CPCC "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Bill Location: USA Posts: 1,857	Sweet. __________________

21 January 2008, 08:09 PM	#5
frostie 1,000,000th PostMember Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Earth Posts: 14,048	This stuff is great looking forward for No.6 __________________ GMT - Master II C - 116710 LN

22 January 2008, 04:43 AM	#8
S/SOnly "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: The Desert Watch: GMT II RN Posts: 339	Why we own them, yes? __________________ 904L..... Clean, Simple, Durable....

21 January 2008, 03:48 PM	#3
Thani Banned Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Thani Location: Dubai UAE Watch: Milgauss 116400 GV Posts: 2,082	like i said before great bed time stories !! lol thanks again for sharing steve !

22 January 2008, 12:21 AM	#6
Gil F. Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Gil Location: NC Watch: Sea-Dweller Posts: 432	Damn right on the Ranger tab. Looks like the Rollie earned it too. Great letter ..thanks for sharing ...truly enjoyed reading it.

22 January 2008, 01:45 AM	#7
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	Gotta love these! Thanks!

22 January 2008, 04:55 AM	#9
f16570 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: F Location: Scotland Watch: Exp II White Face Posts: 4,272	This is why I know if I can my Rollie can. __________________ Why have what's new when you have what's best. f

22 January 2008, 05:10 AM	#10
Welshwatchman "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Paul Location: Wales, UK Posts: 14,578	The Janet Moss 58 year old Rolex watch letter intrigues me. I wonder if she wrote in subsequently when Rolex would have refused to service her watch since it was more than 30 years old and they don't hold parts any more? __________________ ..33

22 January 2008, 05:32 AM	#11
JBat "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: John Location: Washington Watch: 16710, 16610, DJ Posts: 7,329	Lol! If a watch can get through Ranger school, it can get through anything. One of the toughest courses on the planet.

24 January 2008, 09:16 PM	#12
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	Those letters are cool! I got the have that book! __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

24 January 2008, 09:28 PM	#13
SSD "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Jamie Location: Georgia Watch: Stainless Sub Date Posts: 3,023	That's awesome! Did he mention if he had the same Explorer, by chance? That's one tough watch!!! __________________ SUBMARINER OWNERS' CLUB ESTABLISHED 1953 TRF Member # 5464

24 January 2008, 09:59 PM	#14
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,588	Jamie, unfortunately, the Explorer was lost in a theft, but it was replaced with the Submariner, so the Colonel is still sporting a Rolex. __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

25 January 2008, 07:01 PM	#15
Trurolexer Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: USA Watch: 5513MaxiI+PreComex Posts: 18,421	Good story...Thanks Steve.

26 January 2008, 05:08 AM	#16
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Love these stories.

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