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mikey · 13 March 2007, 01:10 PM

I own 4 Rolex spoons and I usually use to stir my coffee or mix my cocoa and marshmellows. I never really hear you guys talk about them. What is the story on the Rolex spoon? Why did Rolex make spoons?

OysterDavid · 13 March 2007, 01:27 PM

The story I'm familiar with is they were offered as 'purchase gifts' by Bucherer when customers bought Rolex watches. Bucherer is the Swiss retailer of Rolex watches that pretty much is the dominant AD in that entire country. If I remember the story correctly, the spoons weren't made by Rolex, but were sanctioned for the logo and Swiss scenes carved into the spoons.

I don't think they've been handed out for about 10+ years, at least.

At least, that the version I was told.

mikey · 13 March 2007, 02:22 PM

Thanks, so when I have relatives over for freshly brewed coffee and they ask me about the cool Rolex spoons, I have a story to tell. Thanks

teton · 13 March 2007, 02:24 PM

My mother has a whole set of these little Rolex spoons. I don't think they are made by Rolex at all but rather a logo product. She purchased them at a gift shop during her trip to Switzerland about 5 years ago. The gift shop is close by the Rolex factory.

mikey · 13 March 2007, 02:25 PM

Does she use them?

rolexfan21 · 13 March 2007, 02:31 PM

Do they have Rolex Forks/Knives/Plates/Bowls?

slim · 13 March 2007, 05:15 PM

Ive never seen one, can someone post some pics?

santaclaus2100 · 13 March 2007, 05:19 PM

Yeah!! I've got one at home, a teaspoon. Kinda tiny, but because it has been around for a long time, never really thought about it.

My wife uses it to stir her morning coffee, mostly.

padi56 · 13 March 2007, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by OysterDavid

The story I'm familiar with is they were offered as 'purchase gifts' by Bucherer when customers bought Rolex watches. Bucherer is the Swiss retailer of Rolex watches that pretty much is the dominant AD in that entire country. If I remember the story correctly, the spoons weren't made by Rolex, but were sanctioned for the logo and Swiss scenes carved into the spoons.

I don't think they've been handed out for about 10+ years, at least.

At least, that the version I was told.

That is 100% correct sir,given away free if asked for,more of a promotion thing, and at at one time the name Bucherer was on some Rolex dials in the early years.You can still pick up the small silver spoons for around $15 -$20.

greenfan · 13 March 2007, 06:56 PM

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nko51 · 13 March 2007, 09:57 PM

Never knew there was such a Rolex item. Thanks for sharing!

belsaye · 13 March 2007, 11:11 PM

Hi Mikey

The spoons were available in most of the Bucherer stores in Switzerland, I used to visit Switzerland quite often, over the years.

It was not unusual for a spoon to be given on request, in fact without a purchase!

I built up quite a collection, they had different designs on them, indicating a geographical or historical link to the Bucherer store, I picked mine up in the 70's and 80's.

Regards.

Barry

President · 13 March 2007, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by nko51

Never knew there was such a Rolex item. Thanks for sharing!

x2

kakalika · 13 March 2007, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by President

x2

ofelas · 14 March 2007, 01:05 AM

Interesting...who'd have thunk that?!

mikey · 14 March 2007, 10:05 AM

My sisters and brothers know I am a Rolex freak, so when they look for a spoon to eat with for whatever event. They know the Rolex spoon is connected to me.

Alex Stylianou · 14 March 2007, 04:46 PM

Thanks For Sharing

belsaye · 14 March 2007, 09:03 PM

I have attached an image of some more spoons,from respective Bucherer stores, from left to right:

Zurich Davos Zermatt Lugano Interlaken Locarno St Moritz.

Enjoy.

Regards

Barry

jac67 · 14 March 2007, 10:57 PM

I've got a few too. I think they're cool.

I was throwing some junk away about a month ago, and threw 3 in the bin, complete with boxes as shown above.

Luckily my wife spotted them, and they were saved!

Just imagine how many Rolex items have been "accidently" thown away.

John.

Edensknight · 15 March 2007, 12:30 PM

Padi to the rescue!

Awesome pics! What great "Rolex" nostalgia!

13 March 2007, 01:10 PM	#1
mikey "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: USA Watch: Oysterdate 6694 Posts: 2,713	The Rolex Spoons I own 4 Rolex spoons and I usually use to stir my coffee or mix my cocoa and marshmellows. I never really hear you guys talk about them. What is the story on the Rolex spoon? Why did Rolex make spoons?

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13 March 2007, 09:57 PM	#11
nko51 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Alex Location: USA Watch: TT Blue Sub Posts: 2,542	Never knew there was such a Rolex item. Thanks for sharing! __________________

13 March 2007, 11:11 PM	#12
belsaye "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: UK Watch: Submariner ND Posts: 13	Rolex spoons Hi Mikey The spoons were available in most of the Bucherer stores in Switzerland, I used to visit Switzerland quite often, over the years. It was not unusual for a spoon to be given on request, in fact without a purchase! I built up quite a collection, they had different designs on them, indicating a geographical or historical link to the Bucherer store, I picked mine up in the 70's and 80's. Regards. Barry

13 March 2007, 01:27 PM	#2
OysterDavid Banned Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: S F Bay Area Posts: 621	The story I'm familiar with is they were offered as 'purchase gifts' by Bucherer when customers bought Rolex watches. Bucherer is the Swiss retailer of Rolex watches that pretty much is the dominant AD in that entire country. If I remember the story correctly, the spoons weren't made by Rolex, but were sanctioned for the logo and Swiss scenes carved into the spoons. I don't think they've been handed out for about 10+ years, at least. At least, that the version I was told.

13 March 2007, 02:22 PM	#3
mikey "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: USA Watch: Oysterdate 6694 Posts: 2,713	Thanks, so when I have relatives over for freshly brewed coffee and they ask me about the cool Rolex spoons, I have a story to tell. Thanks

13 March 2007, 02:24 PM	#4
teton "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Real Name: Teton Location: California Watch: SS DJ Oyster band Posts: 67	My mother has a whole set of these little Rolex spoons. I don't think they are made by Rolex at all but rather a logo product. She purchased them at a gift shop during her trip to Switzerland about 5 years ago. The gift shop is close by the Rolex factory.

13 March 2007, 02:25 PM	#5
mikey "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: USA Watch: Oysterdate 6694 Posts: 2,713	Does she use them?

13 March 2007, 02:31 PM	#6
rolexfan21 Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toronto Watch: 16610 Posts: 379	Do they have Rolex Forks/Knives/Plates/Bowls?

13 March 2007, 05:15 PM	#7
slim "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: los angeles/SD Watch: RG DD,SD43,Pam104 Posts: 385	Ive never seen one, can someone post some pics?

13 March 2007, 05:19 PM	#8
santaclaus2100 Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Han Location: Singapore Watch: TT GMT Master II Posts: 130	Yeah!! I've got one at home, a teaspoon. Kinda tiny, but because it has been around for a long time, never really thought about it. My wife uses it to stir her morning coffee, mostly.

14 March 2007, 01:05 AM	#15
ofelas "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: On the Edge Watch: Dinged & Gouged Posts: 204	Interesting...who'd have thunk that?!

14 March 2007, 10:05 AM	#16
mikey "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: USA Watch: Oysterdate 6694 Posts: 2,713	My sisters and brothers know I am a Rolex freak, so when they look for a spoon to eat with for whatever event. They know the Rolex spoon is connected to me.

14 March 2007, 04:46 PM	#17
Alex Stylianou "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: UK Posts: 1,785	Thanks For Sharing

14 March 2007, 10:57 PM	#19
jac67 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: John Location: Australia Watch: Me Posts: 1,950	I've got a few too. I think they're cool. I was throwing some junk away about a month ago, and threw 3 in the bin, complete with boxes as shown above. Luckily my wife spotted them, and they were saved! Just imagine how many Rolex items have been "accidently" thown away. John.

15 March 2007, 12:30 PM	#20
Edensknight Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 407	Padi to the rescue! Awesome pics! What great "Rolex" nostalgia!

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