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Old 11 January 2016, 07:25 AM   #91
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i like these adverts with personal stories. i really dislike the new tudor marketing strategy though. its everywhere, magazines, websites, etc. the ads also seem like they're trying way too hard. specifically the new north flag ad.
Agree. These were real people, doing cool,stuff. Hey, it's marketing, and Rolex knew what they are doing, but some how....
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Old 11 January 2016, 07:29 AM   #92
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Fascinating!

Would love to see this contrasted with the current Rolex ads.
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Old 11 January 2016, 07:34 AM   #93
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One more of the Brabant Island Expedition...
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Old 11 January 2016, 07:38 AM   #94
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Fascinating!

Would love to see this contrasted with the current Rolex ads.
Sorry don't have any of the new ones..
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Old 11 January 2016, 07:42 AM   #95
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Great thread and ads
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Old 11 January 2016, 07:43 AM   #96
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Old 11 January 2016, 07:43 AM   #97
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Agree. These were real people, doing cool,stuff. Hey, it's marketing, and Rolex knew what they are doing, but some how....
It might be harder now to pull off these kind of testimonials because explorers are more reliant on modern technology than mechanical timepieces. I thought it was somewhat strange that James Cameron strapped a watch to the outside of his submersible. Cool for the watch, but a bit gimmicky.
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Old 11 January 2016, 07:45 AM   #98
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The best one.
This is my favourite ....
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Old 11 January 2016, 07:48 AM   #99
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It might be harder now to pull off these kind of testimonials because explorers are more reliant on modern technology than mechanical timepieces. I thought it was somewhat strange that James Cameron strapped a watch to the outside of his submersible. Cool for the watch, but a bit gimmicky.
Agree.

Back in the day. Guys wore these watches as you said. No iPhones, no external rubbish.

The sea dweller came with dive tables!

Cameron and the deep sea, different era.
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Old 11 January 2016, 07:51 AM   #100
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Fantastic thread... Thanks
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Old 11 January 2016, 07:54 AM   #101
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Old 11 January 2016, 07:56 AM   #102
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And dare I say it. The watches were cooler to......
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Old 11 January 2016, 08:58 AM   #103
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And dare I say it. The watches were cooler to......
Totally agree - I think the earlier four of five digit serial sports look better - tried most of the newer ones and apart from the SubC, flipped them all! Just too 'shiney'!
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Old 11 January 2016, 12:17 PM   #104
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WOW!!!! Thanks for all pf them
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Old 11 January 2016, 01:06 PM   #105
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Really cool stuff. Thanks for posting.
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Old 11 January 2016, 01:14 PM   #106
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Another great thread OP. Thanks for all the posts. Great read. Thank you.
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Old 11 January 2016, 02:19 PM   #107
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Never been on an expedition, but my Explorer II held up well when I was a flight surgeon for a search and rescue helicopter squadron. As I've said before, you only do great threads...
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Old 11 January 2016, 02:59 PM   #108
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Great pics of old adds
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Old 11 January 2016, 06:54 PM   #109
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Totally agree - I think the earlier four of five digit serial sports look better - tried most of the newer ones and apart from the SubC, flipped them all! Just too 'shiney'!
Most have mine have gone or are going to
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Old 11 January 2016, 06:56 PM   #110
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WOW!!!! Thanks for all pf them
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Really cool stuff. Thanks for posting.
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Another great thread OP. Thanks for all the posts. Great read. Thank you.
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Never been on an expedition, but my Explorer II held up well when I was a flight surgeon for a search and rescue helicopter squadron. As I've said before, you only do great threads...
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Great pics of old adds
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Old 11 January 2016, 06:57 PM   #111
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Saving the explorers...
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Never been on an expedition, but my Explorer II held up well when I was a flight surgeon for a search and rescue helicopter squadron. As I've said before, you only do great threads...
Now that would make a great thread......
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Old 14 April 2019, 11:44 AM   #112
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Found this old thread and enjoyed it very much.
I thought I’ll bump it for those who have not seen it :-)

Thank you toomuchtalk!
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Old 28 May 2024, 04:22 AM   #113
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Found this old thread and enjoyed it very much.
I thought I’ll bump it for those who have not seen it :-)

Thank you toomuchtalk!
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Old 28 May 2024, 09:17 PM   #114
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Desert exploration..

I find it interesting that the GMT master is featured in so many exploration style adverts..
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I know! I wonder why they push the GMT over the Explorer for exploring?
Probably it's functionality with the 24h hand (useful when it's bright or dark all day at the poles) and date.

OP - great thread BTW.
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Probably it's functionality with the 24h hand (useful when it's bright or dark all day at the poles) and date.

OP - great thread BTW.
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Old 1 June 2024, 04:24 AM   #116
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another good one
like this one
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Old 1 June 2024, 07:12 AM   #117
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Great ads! Thanks for posting OP and getting the ball rolling.

These ads make want to get an EXP II polar.
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Old 1 June 2024, 10:04 AM   #118
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A wildlife expedition ad, with perhaps one of the rarest Rolex to ever make it to a print ad:
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Old 15 June 2024, 04:20 AM   #119
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A wildlife expedition ad, with perhaps one of the rarest Rolex to ever make it to a print ad:
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Old 15 June 2024, 04:20 AM   #120
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Great ads! Thanks for posting OP and getting the ball rolling.

These ads make want to get an EXP II polar.
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