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CharlesN · 6 July 2022, 11:26 PM

Today is a sad day for Rolex.

It's founder, Hans Wilsdorf, died on this very day (July 06) in 1960.

We should all have a drink in his memory.

TheWatchmen · 6 July 2022, 11:53 PM

Hey, what not add this to the list!

https://www.esquire.com/food-drink/d...arty-15614063/

amh · 7 July 2022, 12:04 AM

I don't see it as sad. He would have been ancient and frail by this time if he had kept living!

Life is finite for a reason.

JMGoodnight369 · 7 July 2022, 01:16 AM

I think he might be a little ticked off by the current direction of the brand. Went from being sturdy tools that had jobs and being built to handle those rigors to this elite luxury item status symbol. Guys got issued these watches for service and immediately beat them to death and now they pay 3 times the retail to put them into a safe.

ltmgeller · 7 July 2022, 01:17 AM

brandrea · 7 July 2022, 01:20 AM

Remembering the man

OYptL · 7 July 2022, 02:34 AM

dauster · 7 July 2022, 02:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JMGoodnight369

I think he might be a little ticked off by the current direction of the brand. Went from being sturdy tools that had jobs and being built to handle those rigors to this elite luxury item status symbol. Guys got issued these watches for service and immediately beat them to death and now they pay 3 times the retail to put them into a safe.

I encourage you to use your explorer 2 for cave diving - nobody is stopping you :)

C0d · 7 July 2022, 02:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JMGoodnight369

I think he might be a little ticked off by the current direction of the brand. Went from being sturdy tools that had jobs and being built to handle those rigors to this elite luxury item status symbol. Guys got issued these watches for service and immediately beat them to death and now they pay 3 times the retail to put them into a safe.

You can say that about the founding fathers of most nations, I am sure they are all turning in their graves...

waterking · 7 July 2022, 02:57 AM

RIP Hans. You missed the late 60's, drug and disco-filled 70's, total weirdness of the 80's, internet dial-up of the 90's and...well...all the crap that has happened since we turned the calendar to the 2000's and up. Oh, and by the way Hans....your watch is now worth way more than you thought it ever would be....thanks to a disease.

RIP Hans. You missed a ton of stuff that, well, you are probably glad you did.

Rags · 7 July 2022, 03:06 AM

May Hans Rest in Heavenly Peace & thank you for creating a wonderful watch company.

CharlesN · 7 July 2022, 06:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dauster

I encourage you to use your explorer 2 for cave diving - nobody is stopping you :)

I use mine for Spelunking.

HuguenotSW1 · 7 July 2022, 06:15 AM

saxo3 · 7 July 2022, 06:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CharlesN

Today is a sad day for Rolex.

It's founder, Hans Wilsdorf, died on this very day (July 06) in 1960.

We should all have a drink in his memory.

Charles, would he know the difference between accuracy and precision?

CharlesN · 7 July 2022, 06:26 AM

It depends ……..
But ……..
Did he use a Weishi or a Witschi to get information

Cambo · 7 July 2022, 08:56 AM

Sad? Hardly. What a legacy! To have thousands of enthusiasts discussing his life’s work daily on this and other forums?

BNA/LION · 7 July 2022, 11:22 AM

Rest In Peace Hans Wilsdorf...

GST15 · 7 July 2022, 11:23 AM

saxo3 · 27 July 2022, 08:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CharlesN

It depends ……..

But ……..

Did he use a Weishi or a Witschi to get information

Here is the answer, source: rolex.com

6 July 2022, 11:26 PM	#1
CharlesN "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: The UK Watch: I love them all. Posts: 1,860	What a sad day for Rolex Today is a sad day for Rolex. It's founder, Hans Wilsdorf, died on this very day (July 06) in 1960. We should all have a drink in his memory. __________________ Regards, CharlesN Member of the IWJG.

7 July 2022, 01:17 AM	#5
ltmgeller 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: New York Watch: Rolex Posts: 22,580	__________________ Oh, look at the time... Official Member: 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas International GTG 2019

7 July 2022, 03:06 AM	#11
Rags 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Chuck Location: SW Florida Watch: 16233,16610,214270 Posts: 11,196	May Hans Rest in Heavenly Peace & thank you for creating a wonderful watch company. __________________ 16233 Y Serial Datejust 16610 Z Serial Submariner 214270 Explorer *114300 Oyster Perpetual* *76200 Tudor Date+Day*

7 July 2022, 06:26 AM	#15
CharlesN "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: The UK Watch: I love them all. Posts: 1,860	It depends …….. But …….. Did he use a Weishi or a Witschi to get information __________________ Regards, CharlesN Member of the IWJG.

7 July 2022, 08:56 AM	#16
Cambo "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Cam Location: North of 49th Watch: Rolex/Grand Seiko Posts: 1,934	Sad? Hardly. What a legacy! To have thousands of enthusiasts discussing his life’s work daily on this and other forums? __________________ 16618 126710BLRO 116500 LN (White) 228235 228239 SBGK002

6 July 2022, 11:53 PM	#2
TheWatchmen "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: The Moon Posts: 1,367	Hey, what not add this to the list! https://www.esquire.com/food-drink/d...arty-15614063/

7 July 2022, 12:04 AM	#3
amh "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Tejas Watch: Various Posts: 5,082	I don't see it as sad. He would have been ancient and frail by this time if he had kept living! Life is finite for a reason.

7 July 2022, 01:16 AM	#4
JMGoodnight369 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Georgia USA Posts: 373	I think he might be a little ticked off by the current direction of the brand. Went from being sturdy tools that had jobs and being built to handle those rigors to this elite luxury item status symbol. Guys got issued these watches for service and immediately beat them to death and now they pay 3 times the retail to put them into a safe.

7 July 2022, 01:20 AM	#6
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,117	Remembering the man

7 July 2022, 02:34 AM	#7
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7 July 2022, 02:57 AM	#10
waterking 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Texas Watch: Yachtmaster II Posts: 495	RIP Hans. You missed the late 60's, drug and disco-filled 70's, total weirdness of the 80's, internet dial-up of the 90's and...well...all the crap that has happened since we turned the calendar to the 2000's and up. Oh, and by the way Hans....your watch is now worth way more than you thought it ever would be....thanks to a disease. RIP Hans. You missed a ton of stuff that, well, you are probably glad you did.

7 July 2022, 06:15 AM	#13
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7 July 2022, 11:22 AM	#17
BNA/LION 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Larry Location: San Diego, CA Watch: ROLEX Posts: 25,654	Rest In Peace Hans Wilsdorf... __________________ ✦ 28238 President DD 18K/YG ✦ 16610LN SS Sub ✦ 16613 18K/SS Serti ✦ 16550 Exp II Non-Rail Cream Dial ✦ Daytona C 116500 ✦ 126710 BLRO GMT-Master II ✦ NEXT-->? ⛳ Hole In One! 10/3/19 DMCC 5th hole, par 3, 168 yards w/ 4-Iron.

7 July 2022, 11:23 AM	#18
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