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Alcan · 30 December 2006, 02:03 PM

I received this Rolex magazine ad as a Christmas gift. It's not a reprint, but an actual magazine page with something about Sumo wrestlers on the other side. The best part is the small print at the bottom:

"The Rolex Submariner. Tested pressure-proof down to 660 feet. Officially certified, self-winding superlative chronometer. In steel $428.50. In 18kt gold with matching bracelet $3,450."

I think the magazine was from 1974.

montecristo · 30 December 2006, 02:14 PM

Too bad rolex ad doesn't pricematch. i'd image the look on someone's face if I bring this copy into the store and ask them to do a price match.

JJ Irani · 30 December 2006, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by montecristo

Too bad rolex ad doesn't pricematch. i'd image the look on someone's face if I bring this copy into the store and ask them to do a price match.

You wish!!

padi56 · 30 December 2006, 07:07 PM

Got to love these old Rolex adds, when Rolex was a Rolex and men were men.

leopardprey · 30 December 2006, 07:15 PM

My favorite was the old add "from the highest mountain to the depths of the sea" add.

Flyjet601 · 30 December 2006, 07:45 PM

Just imagine of you would have bought one back then.

Although that was a fortune back then also......

JJ Irani · 30 December 2006, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by padi56

Got to love these old Rolex adds, when Rolex was a Rolex and men were men.

So you're saying this is NOT a Rolex and this is NOT a man?

leopardprey · 30 December 2006, 08:10 PM

You need to move the camera a little to the left, your right!

leopardprey · 30 December 2006, 08:11 PM

Need some Oakleys to go with that Rolex!!!

JJ Irani · 30 December 2006, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by leopardprey

You need to move the camera a little to the left, your right!

The other guy was taking the picture, tosser!!

mailman · 30 December 2006, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by padi56

Got to love these old Rolex adds, when Rolex was a Rolex and men were men.

And sheep in NZ weren't scared

montecristo · 30 December 2006, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Flyjet601

Just imagine of you would have bought one back then.

Although that was a fortune back then also......

I wasn't born yet.

mike · 30 December 2006, 10:57 PM

Love those old adds.

lmperra · 30 December 2006, 11:12 PM

My favorite was one of where a Datejust is shown being boiled in water and claimed with no resulting harm to the movement.

Flyjet601 · 30 December 2006, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by montecristo

I wasn't born yet.

montecristo · 30 December 2006, 11:25 PM

http://www.oysterworld.de/rolexads.htm

Heres more.

Alcan · 30 December 2006, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by montecristo

http://www.oysterworld.de/rolexads.htm

Heres more.

These 2 are my all time favourites, with my sport and my watch:

http://www.oysterworld.de/Ads/Ad80.jpg

http://www.oysterworld.de/Ads/Ad07.jpg

kakalika · 31 December 2006, 01:08 AM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

So you're saying this is NOT a Rolex and this is NOT a man?

Hey, the watch matches your glasses.

watchdawg · 31 December 2006, 01:40 AM

1974 is about right. I paid $400 for my GMT in '75 and the sub was more if memory serves me.

JJ Irani · 31 December 2006, 03:56 AM

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Originally Posted by kakalika

Hey, the watch matches your glasses.

Thanks, but what else matches my watch?

JJ Irani · 31 December 2006, 03:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alcan

These 2 are my all time favourites, with my sport and my watch:

http://www.oysterworld.de/Ads/Ad80.jpg

http://www.oysterworld.de/Ads/Ad07.jpg

Very nice, Al....I wish at least one had the BLUE dial!!

Subfiend · 31 December 2006, 04:09 AM

It's too bad Photobucket limits the amount of scans you can have, otherwise I would post some of the hundreds of Rolex ads I have over here. But I take requests, so ask away if there is something in particular you want to see.

mikey · 31 December 2006, 04:11 AM

JJ, you sure like to smile alot. I guess its from being cool. Anyway, I guess back in the early 70s your average watch was probably $5-10 bucks. Whatever thoses watches were are probably worth $100-500 now. I am thinking Hamilton, Longines, etc.. A Rolex for $400 was like $2500-4000 for a Datejust today. Depending on your profession, you probably cleared $250-300 every 2 weeks. Times have changed.

JJ Irani · 31 December 2006, 04:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Subfiend

It's too bad Photobucket limits the amount of scans you can have, otherwise I would post some of the hundreds of Rolex ads I have over here. But I take requests, so ask away if there is something in particular you want to see.

Hey David,

Not sure if you can comply with this request, but one of the very latest TIME magazines (mid-Nov. issue) had a cracker of an ad for the TT Blue Sub. Think you can find that one and post it here for all to enjoy?

Thanks - JJ

OldSkool · 31 December 2006, 04:20 AM

I haven't seen this one posted yet and it's my favorite...

Cheers,
JC

JJ Irani · 31 December 2006, 05:19 AM

WOW!!! Where's the watch?

ezmoney46 · 31 December 2006, 09:36 AM

JJ, didn't you do stunt doubles for that TV show "KOJAK"

montecristo · 31 December 2006, 10:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Subfiend

It's too bad Photobucket limits the amount of scans you can have, otherwise I would post some of the hundreds of Rolex ads I have over here. But I take requests, so ask away if there is something in particular you want to see.

Try

flickr.com
tinypic.com
imageshack.us

I want to see some Rolex Cellini collection ads.

Alcan · 31 December 2006, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by montecristo

I want to see some Rolex Cellini collection ads.

I don't have any ads for Cellini's, just a pic of Nancy's:

Flyjet601 · 31 December 2006, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by OldSkool

I haven't seen this one posted yet and it's my favorite...

Cheers,
JC

Whoooaaaa!!!.........

30 December 2006, 02:03 PM	#1
Alcan 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Al Location: Way Up North Watch: your P's & Q's Posts: 10,473	Roled magazine ad I received this Rolex magazine ad as a Christmas gift. It's not a reprint, but an actual magazine page with something about Sumo wrestlers on the other side. The best part is the small print at the bottom: "The Rolex Submariner. Tested pressure-proof down to 660 feet. Officially certified, self-winding superlative chronometer. In steel $428.50. In 18kt gold with matching bracelet $3,450." I think the magazine was from 1974. Attached Images

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30 December 2006, 02:14 PM	#2
montecristo "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Ken Location: New York Watch: 116234 DateJust Posts: 1,769	Too bad rolex ad doesn't pricematch. i'd image the look on someone's face if I bring this copy into the store and ask them to do a price match.

30 December 2006, 07:15 PM	#5
leopardprey Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Chad Location: Around the world Watch: Panerai 233 Posts: 4,204	My favorite was the old add "from the highest mountain to the depths of the sea" add.

30 December 2006, 07:45 PM	#6
Flyjet601 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hong Kong Watch: All of them Posts: 2,789	Just imagine of you would have bought one back then. Although that was a fortune back then also......

30 December 2006, 08:10 PM	#8
leopardprey Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Chad Location: Around the world Watch: Panerai 233 Posts: 4,204	You need to move the camera a little to the left, your right!

30 December 2006, 08:11 PM	#9
leopardprey Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Chad Location: Around the world Watch: Panerai 233 Posts: 4,204	Need some Oakleys to go with that Rolex!!!

30 December 2006, 10:57 PM	#13
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Love those old adds.

30 December 2006, 11:12 PM	#14
lmperra Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Epping NH Posts: 28	My favorite was one of where a Datejust is shown being boiled in water and claimed with no resulting harm to the movement.

30 December 2006, 11:25 PM	#16
montecristo "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Ken Location: New York Watch: 116234 DateJust Posts: 1,769	http://www.oysterworld.de/rolexads.htm Heres more.

31 December 2006, 01:40 AM	#19
watchdawg "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: Vic Location: Colorado/UAE Watch: GMT 1675 Posts: 494	1974 is about right. I paid $400 for my GMT in '75 and the sub was more if memory serves me.

31 December 2006, 04:11 AM	#23
mikey "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: USA Watch: Oysterdate 6694 Posts: 2,713	JJ, you sure like to smile alot. I guess its from being cool. Anyway, I guess back in the early 70s your average watch was probably $5-10 bucks. Whatever thoses watches were are probably worth $100-500 now. I am thinking Hamilton, Longines, etc.. A Rolex for $400 was like $2500-4000 for a Datejust today. Depending on your profession, you probably cleared $250-300 every 2 weeks. Times have changed.

31 December 2006, 04:20 AM	#25
OldSkool "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: JC Location: NW Arkansas Watch: Rolex & Panerai Posts: 12	I haven't seen this one posted yet and it's my favorite... Cheers, JC

31 December 2006, 09:36 AM	#27
ezmoney46 Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: steve Location: florida Watch: several Posts: 711	JJ, didn't you do stunt doubles for that TV show "KOJAK"

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