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rolepam312 · 31 October 2011, 01:11 AM

Greetings all, I had a nice visit with my local AD and when we were discussing the TOG and I commented how much I liked the alternating number color , she promptly told me the reason and how the date wheel came about.. Basically the alternating color was to inform/remind the wearer what day (odd number days?) they were rationing food, that is I suppose when the food will be available for rationing... While the story is a sad reminder of some difficult times, did Rolex really had that in mind when they made the date wheel?

I'm assuming even then the lucky ones who can afford a Rolex, really needed this feature in a watch to remind them when food is available? Does this story have any merits or is it some myth passed down to the AD?

FremStar · 31 October 2011, 01:21 AM

Hmmmm....

What TOG are you referencing? My TOG and the many other modern day TOG's I have seen only have the red date wheel...

rolepam312 · 31 October 2011, 01:30 AM

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Originally Posted by FremStar

Hmmmm....

What TOG are you referencing? My TOG and the many other modern day TOG's I have seen only have the red date wheel...

Possibly older models, black and red numbers? I'm fairly new to the nuances of Rolex, I own a sub date.. Outside of that, I'm just learning about the various models...

FremStar · 31 October 2011, 01:37 AM

Ok got it... Here is what I was able to find, which does not entirely answer your question about the roulette wheel, however, I will research more and get back to you, or some of the more senior members may be able to chime in... http://www.melrosejewelers.com/a-bri...rn-o-graph.htm

31 October 2011, 01:11 AM	#1
rolepam312 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: arizona Posts: 415	TOG history? Greetings all, I had a nice visit with my local AD and when we were discussing the TOG and I commented how much I liked the alternating number color , she promptly told me the reason and how the date wheel came about.. Basically the alternating color was to inform/remind the wearer what day (odd number days?) they were rationing food, that is I suppose when the food will be available for rationing... While the story is a sad reminder of some difficult times, did Rolex really had that in mind when they made the date wheel? I'm assuming even then the lucky ones who can afford a Rolex, really needed this feature in a watch to remind them when food is available? Does this story have any merits or is it some myth passed down to the AD?

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31 October 2011, 01:21 AM	#2
FremStar "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Sam Location: Gotham City Watch: Wall Street Posts: 9,954	Hmmmm.... What TOG are you referencing? My TOG and the many other modern day TOG's I have seen only have the red date wheel...

31 October 2011, 01:37 AM	#4
FremStar "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Sam Location: Gotham City Watch: Wall Street Posts: 9,954	Ok got it... Here is what I was able to find, which does not entirely answer your question about the roulette wheel, however, I will research more and get back to you, or some of the more senior members may be able to chime in... http://www.melrosejewelers.com/a-bri...rn-o-graph.htm

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