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Mikesf340 · 25 February 2008, 05:09 AM

I'm a little new to TRF and just bought my first Rolex (new GMT-master II SS). I was wondering why the hour hand of many watches have the mercedes symbol on them. Is there any historical significance to this?

Thanks

Letsgodiving · 25 February 2008, 05:12 AM

This has been discussed in the past and I think the consensus was that it was just a good design to hold the lume material.

mike · 25 February 2008, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Letsgodiving

This has been discussed in the past and I think the consensus was that it was just a good design to hold the lume material.

Spot on.

It's simply a strong platform for luminous material.

Mikesf340 · 25 February 2008, 09:39 AM

ok, it makes sense, but why isn't the symbol on the minute hand? I just think its interesting that so many different watch companies use the same design for all these years. Thanks again for all the responses!

Stef_Call · 25 February 2008, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Mikesf340

ok, it makes sense, but why isn't the symbol on the minute hand? I just think its interesting that so many different watch companies use the same design for all these years. Thanks again for all the responses!

If both hands are the same its harder to distinguish them from each other ?? The hands on my Daytona are the same style and are harder to read than on my GMT.
If you ask why they are not the same size I'll know your pulling our chain

Tools · 25 February 2008, 10:24 AM

They're not exactly the same....only similar..

PeteNYC13 · 10 January 2010, 07:44 AM

Do all Mods get a company Merecedes!?

Jocke · 10 January 2010, 07:47 AM

They try with skoda but it looks wierd.

Nicko · 10 January 2010, 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Jocke

They try with skoda but it looks wierd.

Sperry · 10 January 2010, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Jocke

They try with skoda but it looks wierd.

But a particular technical achievement, never the less to have the
logo always facing correctly, as that hand revolves about the hours.

SDDS · 10 January 2010, 09:31 AM

great job Jocke

axxeman01 · 10 January 2010, 09:33 AM

I think the difference in hands makes it a lot more easier to read at a quick glance.

kyle L · 10 January 2010, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Jocke

They try with skoda but it looks wierd.

Way to demolish my favorite Rolex Jocke.

Jolu · 10 January 2010, 04:23 PM

Well, some say Hans Wilsdorf had a little crush on Mercedes Gleitze, and that the hour hand design was his way of saying "I looove you".

swatty · 10 January 2010, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Jocke

They try with skoda but it looks wierd.

You are the best Jocke

Andad · 10 January 2010, 05:22 PM

HaHa, a Skoda watch.

everose · 10 January 2010, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Sperry

But a particular technical achievement, never the less to have the
logo always facing correctly, as that hand revolves about the hours.

Great observation.... i had not thought about that.........Its also important that you can see the hr hand even when the min hand is directly above it.

G.J · 10 January 2010, 05:52 PM

Good one Jocke..

JohnBoy · 10 January 2010, 06:10 PM

This doesn't have anything to do with the cyclops crystal and the three point star, does it?

Trurolexer · 10 January 2010, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Jocke

They try with skoda but it looks wierd.

BASSETHOUNDS · 10 January 2010, 08:55 PM

We should have known that Jocke would come up with something similar as soon that question was posted . Great , and good fun as always

Tiggilawson · 10 January 2010, 09:28 PM

Thanks Jocke for yet another fabulous (and hillarious) photo.

Below is my attempt at comparing Rolex and Mercedes 3-pointed stars.

Jackxv · 10 January 2010, 11:52 PM

If all four hands are different you can easily read the time in the dark.

The mercedes design is to hold the lumi down.

Jack

stockjock1975 · 11 January 2010, 12:02 AM

I believe the question SHOULD be......why does MERCEDES have the ROLEX symbol on their cars!!!!

everose · 11 January 2010, 12:30 AM

Im nottotally convinced the purpose of the star design is to hold the lume down.....the hour markers have no such design.

everose · 11 January 2010, 12:39 AM

Maybe its so it cannot be confused with a circular hour marker at night

Fofo · 11 January 2010, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Jocke

They try with skoda but it looks wierd.

MoBowness · 11 January 2010, 09:41 AM

The star is there to stop the lume from cracking. Larger areas of lume material can be prone to splitting.

Idle Swede · 11 January 2010, 09:48 AM

.

I actually believe that it corresponds to Mercedes, not the car but Mercedes Gleitze as she was HW's mistress.

JBat · 11 January 2010, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Jocke

They try with skoda but it looks wierd.

25 February 2008, 05:09 AM	#1
Mikesf340 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 54	why the "mercedes" symbol I'm a little new to TRF and just bought my first Rolex (new GMT-master II SS). I was wondering why the hour hand of many watches have the mercedes symbol on them. Is there any historical significance to this? Thanks

25 February 2008, 05:12 AM	#2
Letsgodiving "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Mike Location: Virginia, US Watch: SD 16600 Posts: 4,319	This has been discussed in the past and I think the consensus was that it was just a good design to hold the lume material. __________________ The fool, with all his other faults, has this also - he is always getting ready to live. - Epicurus (341–270 BC)

25 February 2008, 10:24 AM	#6
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	They're not exactly the same....only similar.. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

10 January 2010, 07:44 AM	#7
PeteNYC13 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Pete Location: USA Watch: Rolex Posts: 1,607	Do all Mods get a company Merecedes!? __________________ SS Submariner K16610 SS Submariner F16610LV SS/P Yachtmaster M16622 SS Black Dial Daytona M116520 SS Explorer II D16570

10 January 2010, 07:47 AM	#8
Jocke 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Jocke Location: Sweden Watch: A dozen of Rolex's Posts: 22,541	They try with skoda but it looks wierd. __________________ This message is written in perfect swenglish. What is best a custom Rolex or a Rolex that is stuck in custom? Buy a professional camera and you´re a professional photographer, buy a flute and you own a flute.

25 February 2008, 09:39 AM	#4
Mikesf340 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 54	ok, it makes sense, but why isn't the symbol on the minute hand? I just think its interesting that so many different watch companies use the same design for all these years. Thanks again for all the responses!

10 January 2010, 09:31 AM	#11
SDDS "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Yazan Location: Canada Posts: 4,782	great job Jocke __________________ Patek Philippe 5167 Patek Philippe 5905P black dial Rolex Deepsea 116660 M series Rolex Oysterquartz 17000 N series Rolex OP 41MM 124300 Green Dial

10 January 2010, 09:33 AM	#12
axxeman01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Chris Location: Champaign, IL Watch: 16610lv Posts: 818	I think the difference in hands makes it a lot more easier to read at a quick glance.

10 January 2010, 04:23 PM	#14
Jolu "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Jo Location: Norway Watch: Explorer I/II Posts: 660	Well, some say Hans Wilsdorf had a little crush on Mercedes Gleitze, and that the hour hand design was his way of saying "I looove you". __________________ “I have never been lost, but I will admit to being confused for several weeks” - Daniel Boone -

10 January 2010, 05:22 PM	#16
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,533	HaHa, a Skoda watch. __________________ E

10 January 2010, 05:52 PM	#18
G.J "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Planet Earth Posts: 2,094	Good one Jocke.. __________________ In Memory of JJ Irani

10 January 2010, 06:10 PM	#19
JohnBoy "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: John Location: Seattle, WA USA Watch: Rolex - a few! Posts: 1,472	This doesn't have anything to do with the cyclops crystal and the three point star, does it?

10 January 2010, 08:55 PM	#21
BASSETHOUNDS Banned Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Tristan Location: GIRONA , SPAIN Watch: 116520/660/710/334 Posts: 7,147	We should have known that Jocke would come up with something similar as soon that question was posted . Great , and good fun as always

10 January 2010, 09:28 PM	#22
Tiggilawson Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Tim Location: Scarborough UK Watch: Exp II , YMaster Posts: 66	Thanks Jocke for yet another fabulous (and hillarious) photo. Below is my attempt at comparing Rolex and Mercedes 3-pointed stars.

10 January 2010, 11:52 PM	#23
Jackxv "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Netherlands Posts: 969	Just to read If all four hands are different you can easily read the time in the dark. The mercedes design is to hold the lumi down. Jack

11 January 2010, 12:02 AM	#24
stockjock1975 Banned Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Brian Location: Cleveland, OH Watch: Platona Posts: 1,569	What he MEANT to say...... I believe the question SHOULD be......why does MERCEDES have the ROLEX symbol on their cars!!!!

11 January 2010, 12:30 AM	#25
everose Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: World Citizen Posts: 593	Im nottotally convinced the purpose of the star design is to hold the lume down.....the hour markers have no such design.

11 January 2010, 12:39 AM	#26
everose Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: World Citizen Posts: 593	Maybe its so it cannot be confused with a circular hour marker at night

11 January 2010, 09:41 AM	#28
MoBowness "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Liverpool Watch: GMT IIc Posts: 43	The star is there to stop the lume from cracking. Larger areas of lume material can be prone to splitting.

11 January 2010, 09:48 AM	#29
Idle Swede Suspended Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Leo Location: Boca Raton Posts: 13,820	. I actually believe that it corresponds to Mercedes, not the car but Mercedes Gleitze as she was HW's mistress.

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