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29 November 2012, 02:47 AM
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The Begining
Passed by RSC today and saw this photo, I wonder if he ever expected how successful Rolex would become.
I also saw this in the workshop as I bought a NOS link for my 16520. So I guess Nato bands are okay? :p |
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29 November 2012, 03:36 AM
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By 1959 the icons had already been established. I'm sure he knew Rolex was firmly anchored .
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29 November 2012, 04:01 AM
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When even Thierry Stern wants to see how it's done, it says something. Op, is this RSC in Kuwait. |
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29 November 2012, 04:05 AM
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Very cool photo. Thanks
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29 November 2012, 06:18 AM
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He was a visionary...so of course he knew
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29 November 2012, 06:58 AM
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It is my understanding that Rolex, while long being a symbol of excellence and innovation in the craft, really took off in the Eighties as the watch of the yuppies, symbolizing, I would think to Hans Wilsdorf's dismay, ostentation and conspicuous consumption.
Of course, no one here ever bought a Rolex for those reasons and while Mr. Wilsdorf might have been a little put off by those values, he undoubtedly would have reveled in the success of his company, especially considering that the surge of Rolex popularity occurred at a time when Japanese quartz watches were killing off the Swiss watch industry. I do think that it was the Rolex adherence to slow evolutionary change that played a very big part in the continued success of Rolex, while other watch companies foundered.
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29 November 2012, 07:04 AM
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Look at his hair, it is really awesome!
 Maybe I should try that style. 
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29 November 2012, 07:52 AM
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29 November 2012, 08:11 AM
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Interesting pictures, thanks for sharing.
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29 November 2012, 12:36 PM
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Great pic!
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29 November 2012, 12:43 PM
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It is always nice to remember those who made this great watch brand happen. Thanks for sharing
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29 November 2012, 12:49 PM
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29 November 2012, 03:34 PM
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Thanks for sharing!
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29 November 2012, 05:30 PM
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nice !
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29 November 2012, 08:33 PM
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Great pics. Hans has a great legacy.
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30 November 2012, 10:11 AM
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1 December 2012, 04:52 AM
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Too bad we can't see what watch he was wearing.
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1 December 2012, 05:04 AM
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 Source: http://rolexblog.blogspot.no/2010/07...and-rolex.html
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1 December 2012, 05:09 AM
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1 December 2012, 05:14 AM
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very interesting, nice pictures
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1 December 2012, 05:24 AM
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HW is The Man.
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