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Notepad12 · 23 August 2021, 01:07 AM

A really interesting article and interesting history in regards to Rolex, including a couple of pictures I have never seen before.

Just thought sharing it with everyone else who is interested would be a good idea.

Let me know what you think once you have read it.

Cheers and have a lovely Sunday!

https://www.fratellowatches.com/role...one-1905-1945/

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mike morris · 23 August 2021, 01:24 AM

Thank you

MotoWatchLover · 23 August 2021, 02:13 AM

Love the history lesson. Thank you. I can just imagine a young Hans Wilsdorf winding watches all day everyday and beginning his vision there. So interesting.

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Rafeeq · 23 August 2021, 02:52 AM

Thanks, Notepad--a very interesting and enjoyable article.

I confess, by the way, that I at first was surprised by the statement that in 1945 the Datejust's "central seconds hand...was quite rare at the time." I scrolled back up to look at the pics of earlier watches, though, and yup, any seconds display was donenvia a wee little sub-dial. Huh. Seems obvious in retrospect, but I guess I had just never really thought about it before. This type of thing makes me love my Datejust all the more for the innovations of its line.

In any event, I'm definitely looking forward to the article's next installment.

csaltphoto · 23 August 2021, 02:56 AM

I found this quote interesting, "Wilsdorf wasn’t particularly fond of digging one out of his pocket just to check the time."

Which is exactly why I wanted a watch again after more than 10 years without one. I got tired of digging my watch/phone out of my pocket just to check the time! I'm sure there is a message here but don't know what it is...

Stan Cooper · 23 August 2021, 03:42 AM

What a fascinating and informative article!

Thank you.

Robf52 · 23 August 2021, 03:44 AM

Thanks for posting.

Kyle3130 · 23 August 2021, 03:54 AM

Thanks for sharing OP, I look forward to part 2.

Notepad12 · 23 August 2021, 04:05 AM

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Originally Posted by csaltphoto

I found this quote interesting, "Wilsdorf wasn’t particularly fond of digging one out of his pocket just to check the time."

Which is exactly why I wanted a watch again after more than 10 years without one. I got tired of digging my watch/phone out of my pocket just to check the time! I'm sure there is a message here but don't know what it is...

What I'd like to know is, which brand of pocket watch Mr Wilsdorf carried with him

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Watcheroo · 23 August 2021, 06:22 AM

Thanks for sharing. Fun read.

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Stewart_88 · 23 August 2021, 06:34 AM

Amazing read before bed. Thanks OP

Old Expat Beast · 23 August 2021, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Rafeeq

Thanks, Notepad--a very interesting and enjoyable article.

I confess, by the way, that I at first was surprised by the statement that in 1945 the Datejust's "central seconds hand...was quite rare at the time." I scrolled back up to look at the pics of earlier watches, though, and yup, any seconds display was donenvia a wee little sub-dial. Huh. Seems obvious in retrospect, but I guess I had just never really thought about it before. This type of thing makes me love my Datejust all the more for the innovations of its line.

In any event, I'm definitely looking forward to the article's next installment.

Central seconds hands weren't rare in 1945. During WWII even the cheapest Rolex models came with the option to upgrade from "ordinary" sub-seconds to "long centre seconds" for a small premium.

Rafeeq · 23 August 2021, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Central seconds hands weren't rare in 1945. During WWII even the cheapest Rolex models came with the option to upgrade from "ordinary" sub-seconds to "long centre seconds" for a small premium.

Ha! Thanks, Adam. I wasn't widely enough informed, I guess, to realize that the thing I quoted was B.S... Annoying.

Old Expat Beast · 23 August 2021, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Rafeeq

Ha! Thanks, Adam. I wasn't widely enough informed, I guess, to realize that the thing I quoted was B.S... Annoying.

You're welcome Rafeeq. I'm not sure exactly when Rolex started using centre seconds, but they were in brochures by the early 1930s at least. (pic from the Dowling & Hess book).

ltmgeller · 23 August 2021, 10:24 AM

Great article

Old Expat Beast · 23 August 2021, 01:42 PM

The comment left at the end by ARTHUR G. SAMOUELLE is really interesting.

yoniman · 23 August 2021, 02:03 PM

Thank you for sharing this article!

It's all about health, happiness & family. The rest are just necessary inconveniences we have to deal with.

23 August 2021, 01:07 AM	#1
Notepad12 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 847	Rolex History 1905-1945 (article) A really interesting article and interesting history in regards to Rolex, including a couple of pictures I have never seen before. Just thought sharing it with everyone else who is interested would be a good idea. Let me know what you think once you have read it. Cheers and have a lovely Sunday! https://www.fratellowatches.com/role...one-1905-1945/ Sent from my Pixel 3a using Tapatalk

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23 August 2021, 01:24 AM	#2
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23 August 2021, 02:13 AM	#3
MotoWatchLover "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2021 Posts: 10	Love the history lesson. Thank you. I can just imagine a young Hans Wilsdorf winding watches all day everyday and beginning his vision there. So interesting. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

23 August 2021, 02:52 AM	#4
Rafeeq "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2021 Real Name: Rafeeq Location: Ye Midwest Watch: Datejust 41 Posts: 523	Thanks, Notepad--a very interesting and enjoyable article. I confess, by the way, that I at first was surprised by the statement that in 1945 the Datejust's "central seconds hand...was quite rare at the time." I scrolled back up to look at the pics of earlier watches, though, and yup, any seconds display was donenvia a wee little sub-dial. Huh. Seems obvious in retrospect, but I guess I had just never really thought about it before. This type of thing makes me love my Datejust all the more for the innovations of its line. In any event, I'm definitely looking forward to the article's next installment.

23 August 2021, 02:56 AM	#5
csaltphoto "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: US Watch: sub Posts: 2,429	I found this quote interesting, "Wilsdorf wasn’t particularly fond of digging one out of his pocket just to check the time." Which is exactly why I wanted a watch again after more than 10 years without one. I got tired of digging my watch/phone out of my pocket just to check the time! I'm sure there is a message here but don't know what it is...

23 August 2021, 06:22 AM	#10
Watcheroo 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: USA Posts: 3,927	Thanks for sharing. Fun read. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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23 August 2021, 01:42 PM	#16
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Far East Watch: Golden Tuna Posts: 28,826	The comment left at the end by ARTHUR G. SAMOUELLE is really interesting. __________________ _______________________

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yoniman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Real Name: Jesse Location: New Zealand Watch: 116234, 116613LB Posts: 1,855	Thank you for sharing this article! It's all about health, happiness & family. The rest are just necessary inconveniences we have to deal with.

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