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Alcan · 12 February 2008, 10:48 AM

A pretty good 2 page history of early Rolex.

http://www.redwatches.com/page3.html

erasuretim · 12 February 2008, 10:52 AM

An interesting read, thanks for posting the link

Tim

SPACE-DWELLER · 12 February 2008, 08:57 PM

Terrific link, Al!

Thanks for posting it here!

Quoting from page 3:

"Therefore, on 2nd July 1908 the now famous name of ‘Rolex’ was coined."

I wonder if Rolex comes up with something nice this year to celebrate the 100th. year of the name "Rolex"?

JostheBoss · 12 February 2008, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by SPACE-DWELLER

Terrific link, Al!

"Therefore, on 2nd July 1908 the now famous name of ‘Rolex’ was coined."

I wonder if Rolex comes up with something nice this year to celebrate the 100th. year of the name "Rolex"?

I think that's a near certainty!!

rpryan55 · 13 February 2008, 01:23 AM

Al, thanks for that post. You're always telling me something I didn't know.

SPACE-DWELLER · 13 February 2008, 03:28 AM

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Originally Posted by JostheBoss

I think that's a near certainty!!

Well, I am not sure about that. In 2005, the new GMT IIc came (the "Anniversary" one in YG with a green dial). But the launch of the GMT IIc was to mark the 50th. year of the GMT. But somehow it was forgotten that the company that started Rolex - Wilsdorf & Davis - was founded in London in 1905.

kcmo · 13 February 2008, 03:33 AM

Great read, thanks!

Tools · 13 February 2008, 03:40 AM

Great stuff...

f16570 · 13 February 2008, 05:44 AM

Every days a school day, thanks for posting Al.

mike · 13 February 2008, 09:44 AM

Thanks Al.

mdx77 · 13 February 2008, 09:53 AM

Very interresting, thanks for the post Al!

JJ Irani · 13 February 2008, 04:06 PM

Good stuff, Al....many thanks, pal!!

12 February 2008, 10:48 AM	#1
Alcan 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Al Location: Way Up North Watch: your P's & Q's Posts: 10,473	A good Rolex read A pretty good 2 page history of early Rolex. http://www.redwatches.com/page3.html __________________ Member #1,315 I don't want to get technical, but according to chemistry alcohol IS a solution!

12 February 2008, 08:57 PM	#3
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	Terrific link, Al! Thanks for posting it here! Quoting from page 3: "Therefore, on 2nd July 1908 the now famous name of ‘Rolex’ was coined." I wonder if Rolex comes up with something nice this year to celebrate the 100th. year of the name "Rolex"? __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

13 February 2008, 01:23 AM	#5
rpryan55 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Dick Location: USA Watch: SubND,DD,SSDaytona Posts: 2,257	Al, thanks for that post. You're always telling me something I didn't know. __________________ “The only reason for time ....................... is so that everything doesn't happen at once." Albert Einstein

13 February 2008, 03:40 AM	#8
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	Great stuff... __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

13 February 2008, 05:44 AM	#9
f16570 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: F Location: Scotland Watch: Exp II White Face Posts: 4,272	Every days a school day, thanks for posting Al. __________________ Why have what's new when you have what's best. f

12 February 2008, 10:52 AM	#2
erasuretim "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: cranfield, uk Watch: 14060m Posts: 251	An interesting read, thanks for posting the link Tim

13 February 2008, 03:33 AM	#7
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	Great read, thanks!

13 February 2008, 09:44 AM	#10
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Thanks Al.

13 February 2008, 09:53 AM	#11
mdx77 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Kurt Location: Philly Burbs!! Posts: 3,296	Very interresting, thanks for the post Al! __________________ “This is your last chance. After this, there is no turning back. You take the BLUE pill - the story ends; you wake up in your bed and believe whatever you want to believe. You take the RED pill - you stay in Wonderland, and I show you how deep the rabbit hole goes.” Rolex Submariner 116610LV Hulk \| Rolex GMT 16710 Pepsi \| Omega Speedmaster “Speedy Tuesday” \| Tudor Black Bay 79220R “ETA Rose” \| Tudor Pelagos Blue Dial \| Rolex Submariner Yellow Gold 116618LB \| Rolex Milgauss “Z-Blue” 116400GV

13 February 2008, 04:06 PM	#12
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Good stuff, Al....many thanks, pal!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

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