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dankap · 3 April 2009, 07:51 AM

Is it true or not that Rolex sends each new US President a Rolex President?

Just Curious...

kyle L · 3 April 2009, 08:01 AM

I don't think so! But I don't really know. 50/50 lol.

AIKO · 3 April 2009, 08:20 AM

Don't know but my guess is no. I would think more would have worn them if that was the case.

Idle Swede · 3 April 2009, 08:22 AM

Urban legend.

rustedmetal · 3 April 2009, 09:10 AM

The only way to really know is to become El Presidente.

MrRetep · 3 April 2009, 09:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rustedmetal

The only way to really know is to become El Presidente.

I'll get on that ASAP!

The only president Im aware of that MIGHT have been given a Rolex President is Dwight D Eisenhower, When Rolex first released the President with the hidden clasp.

wantonebad · 3 April 2009, 09:15 AM

Yeah its not something that either party would admit, and since we don't see presidents (other than LBJ) wear them, i tend to doubt it

txbikerdude · 3 April 2009, 09:18 AM

i doubt it, their to cheap. they may give me a 20% discount

postiff · 3 April 2009, 09:25 AM

http://rolexblog.blogspot.com/2008/0...nt-part-1.html

http://rolexblog.blogspot.com/search?q=EISENHOWER

I thought on jakes Rolex watch blog itunes podcast he talks about this. He said the Rolex tried to give one president one he declined at time of presidency but after wards came back to Rolex asking for it them and they told him to go pound sand.

I also thought that Eisenhower had a date just on a jubilee not on the presidential band? I can not access jakes site picture from my office.

postiff · 3 April 2009, 09:33 AM

i thought this letter was cool also

http://bp1.blogger.com/_Cv-0TBEhWVE/...953-Page-1.jpg

MrRetep · 3 April 2009, 09:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by postiff

http://rolexblog.blogspot.com/2008/0...nt-part-1.html

http://rolexblog.blogspot.com/search?q=EISENHOWER

I thought on jakes Rolex watch blog itunes podcast he talks about this. He said the Rolex tried to give one president one he declined at time of presidency but after wards came back to Rolex asking for it them and they told him to go pound sand.

I also thought that Eisenhower had a date just on a jubilee not on the presidential band? I can not access jakes site picture from my office.

This is true, I just did a bit of research and found out my info was wrong

adam78 · 3 April 2009, 09:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrRetep

I'll get on that ASAP!

The only president Im aware of that MIGHT have been given a Rolex President is Dwight D Eisenhower, When Rolex first released the President with the hidden clasp.

He did receive one as a gift, but it was while he was Commander of NATO, in 1951 I think.

No, the US President does not receive a Rolex from the company.

postiff · 3 April 2009, 09:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by adam78

He did receive one as a gift, but it was while he was Commander of NATO, in 1951 I think.

No, the US President does not receive a Rolex from the company.

I think it was 12-19-1950 As that is what is engraved on his case back.

MrRetep · 3 April 2009, 09:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by adam78

He did receive one as a gift, but it was while he was Commander of NATO, in 1951 I think.

No, the US President does not receive a Rolex from the company.

im soo confused

Dan Pierce · 3 April 2009, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Idle Swede

Urban legend.

Agreed.

dP

cody p · 3 April 2009, 09:54 AM

i'm going with urban legend.

Toxicant · 3 April 2009, 09:56 AM

I didn't think Rolex made a model called the President

Perhaps they send the President a President bracelet without the watch, that would explain why none of them have worn it

postiff · 3 April 2009, 10:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrRetep

im soo confused

He got one I think it was like the 150,000 or 200,000 one made Rolex used to honor certain people with their 50,000, 100,000, 150,000 and so on watch produced.

DDE got his when he was supreme commander of NATO not when he was president. He became president in 1953 if my 29 year old memory serves me correct. He received the watch from Rolex in 1950 I think this is way before my time.

MrRetep · 3 April 2009, 10:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by postiff

He got one I think it was like the 150,000 or 200,000 one made Rolex used to honor certain people with their 50,000, 100,000, 150,000 and so on watch produced.

DDE got his when he was supreme commander of NATO not when he was president. He became president in 1953 if my 29 year old memory serves me correct. He received the watch from Rolex in 1950 I think this is way before my time.

I see

rijowysock · 3 April 2009, 10:51 AM

you know their is NO SUCH WATCH as a rolex president right?

its a day date with a president bracelet

so that alone will tell you its legend. since theirs no rolex president

thunderyacht · 4 April 2009, 12:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dankap

Is it true or not that Rolex sends each new US President a Rolex President?

Just Curious...

Even if they do it is not the President's to keep, it is a gift to the people of the United States. Presidents, any US Government employee, are not allowed to keep gifts given to them while in office. There is a whole treasure trove of items that have been given as gifts that are stored.

peppermannen · 4 April 2009, 02:35 AM

Yeah, run for president, that's great idea!

Spend billions to get a free Rolex! Says a lot about how popular these watches are, don't you think?
Best of luck, mate!

TheVTCGuy · 4 April 2009, 02:51 AM

I'm president of my knitting club... do I get one?

Tony-GB · 4 April 2009, 07:31 AM

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Originally Posted by TheVTCGuy

I'm president of my knitting club... do I get one?

:r ofl:

CPTL · 4 April 2009, 08:12 AM

The President bracelet got its name because Ike wore it while in the oval office, no? (Or more accurately, when he wasn't playing golf.)

3 April 2009, 07:51 AM	#1
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wantonebad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: USA Watch: 126600, 116500LN Posts: 12,849	Yeah its not something that either party would admit, and since we don't see presidents (other than LBJ) wear them, i tend to doubt it __________________ "I'm kind of a big deal... on a fairly irrelevant social media site that falsely inflates my fragile ego"

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Toxicant "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Ron Location: Maine, USA Posts: 374	I didn't think Rolex made a model called the President Perhaps they send the President a President bracelet without the watch, that would explain why none of them have worn it __________________ Time is precious, regulate it with class.

4 April 2009, 02:35 AM	#22
peppermannen "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Petter Location: Oslo Watch: me now! Posts: 503	Yeah, run for president, that's great idea! Spend billions to get a free Rolex! Says a lot about how popular these watches are, don't you think? Best of luck, mate! __________________ Rolex: SS Sub 5513, Pepsi GMT 1675 Tudor: 79170 "Big Block", 79260p, 7021/0 Snowflake, 79190 Sub Heuer Carrera, Omega Speedmaster

4 April 2009, 08:12 AM	#25
CPTL "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Kevin Location: Texas on my mind Watch: Sub Date; SS/WG DJ Posts: 2,445	The President bracelet got its name because Ike wore it while in the oval office, no? (Or more accurately, when he wasn't playing golf.) __________________ 16610 Submariner Date; D Serial 16234 DateJust SS with WG Fluted Bezel & Jubillee, White Roman Dial; F Serial 16570 Explorer II White Dial; M Serial And Hers: 78240 Mid-Size DateJust SS with Domed Bezel & Oyster, White Roman; D Serial

3 April 2009, 08:01 AM	#2
kyle L "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: USA Watch: Rolex Explorer I Posts: 10,278	I don't think so! But I don't really know. 50/50 lol.

3 April 2009, 08:20 AM	#3
AIKO "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South Carolina Posts: 1,937	Don't know but my guess is no. I would think more would have worn them if that was the case.

3 April 2009, 08:22 AM	#4
Idle Swede Suspended Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Leo Location: Boca Raton Posts: 13,820	Urban legend.

3 April 2009, 09:10 AM	#5
rustedmetal "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Matthew Location: Mn Watch: 16234 16600 Posts: 512	The only way to really know is to become El Presidente.

3 April 2009, 09:18 AM	#8
txbikerdude Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: texas Posts: 622	i doubt it, their to cheap. they may give me a 20% discount

3 April 2009, 09:25 AM	#9
postiff Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Danny Location: Ca Watch: 116710LN Posts: 936	http://rolexblog.blogspot.com/2008/0...nt-part-1.html http://rolexblog.blogspot.com/search?q=EISENHOWER I thought on jakes Rolex watch blog itunes podcast he talks about this. He said the Rolex tried to give one president one he declined at time of presidency but after wards came back to Rolex asking for it them and they told him to go pound sand. I also thought that Eisenhower had a date just on a jubilee not on the presidential band? I can not access jakes site picture from my office.

3 April 2009, 09:33 AM	#10
postiff Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Danny Location: Ca Watch: 116710LN Posts: 936	i thought this letter was cool also http://bp1.blogger.com/_Cv-0TBEhWVE/...953-Page-1.jpg

3 April 2009, 09:54 AM	#16
cody p "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Canada Watch: Air-King 114200 Posts: 2,878	i'm going with urban legend.

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rijowysock "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Riley Location: 41.89° N, 87.62° Watch: URWERK Posts: 499	you know their is NO SUCH WATCH as a rolex president right? its a day date with a president bracelet so that alone will tell you its legend. since theirs no rolex president

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TheVTCGuy Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Paul Location: San Diego Watch: 126619LB Posts: 21,540	I'm president of my knitting club... do I get one?

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