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Old 7 December 2008, 04:27 PM   #1
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Jake's Rolex Watch Blog

Jake has created an informative and interesting watch blog.

Definitely worth checking out:

Jake's Rolex Watch Blog


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Old 8 December 2008, 02:43 AM   #2
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agree a great derth of info.joy to behold.
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Old 8 December 2008, 03:13 AM   #3
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A lot of information and some real good ads. Thanks for sharing!!
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Old 8 December 2008, 03:16 AM   #4
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Hi, Steve,

Good to see Jake back......

Thanks for the link.



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Old 8 December 2008, 08:48 AM   #5
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Old 8 December 2008, 09:08 AM   #6
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Hi Everybody,

Thanks for sharing your kind compliments.

Happy Holidays!!!

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Old 8 December 2008, 02:22 PM   #7
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Very cool and informative information..thanks steve!!
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Old 8 December 2008, 05:22 PM   #8
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Old 9 December 2008, 06:46 AM   #9
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Thank you, Steve
Great information, I wish I would have some more time
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Old 10 December 2008, 08:39 PM   #10
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T. Walker Lloyd Podcast & Article: 25 Years With Rolex

Hi Everybody!!!

I hope you are all having a great holiday season.

I just put up part 1 of a 9 part podcast interview with T. Walker Lloyd who was an executive with Rolex for almost a quarter century.

T. Walker began his career with Rolex as an oceanographic consultant and helped to develop the Rolex SEA-DWELLER with SEALAB and went on to become a senior executive.

This is an amazing story and the first and only time I know of when a former Rolex executive went on the record in a detailed recorded interview.

In part 1, T. Walker Lloyd covers everything from Kojak to Thunderball to Jaws.

I am certain you will enjoy this amazing podcast and article which you can find here:

http://www.RolexWatchBlog.com

Happy Holidays!!!

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Old 11 December 2008, 01:19 AM   #11
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nice one...thanks steve!
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Old 17 December 2008, 02:20 AM   #12
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Part 2 of the T. Walker Lloyd Podcast & Article: 25 Years With Rolex

I just put up part 2 of the 9 part podcast interview with T. Walker Lloyd who was an executive with Rolex for almost a quarter century.

In part 2, T. Walker Lloyd covers everything from the mystery of the NASA Apollo Astronauts wearing Rolex to the Moon, to how the Rolex President was named "The President" to how Rolex provided Tom Selleck on Magnum P.I. with his Rolex GMT.

I also added a whole new set of photos along with show notes.

T. Walker began his career with Rolex as an oceanographic consultant and helped to develop the Rolex SEA-DWELLER with SEALAB and went on to become a senior executive.

This is an amazing story and the first and only time I know of when a former Rolex executive went on the record in a detailed recorded interview.

Enjoy part 2 and stay tuned for part 3 of 9:

http://www.RolexWatchBlog.com

Happy Holidays!!!

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Old 19 December 2008, 03:13 AM   #13
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My 2nd Favorite Rolex Watch Site!
Thanks for doing it. Great Photos.
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Old 19 December 2008, 06:09 AM   #14
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A GREAT Rolex site.
Amazing quantity and quality of information and pictures about our favourite watches.
Also very interesting Rolex related themes, famous Rolex owners, etc.
Well worth our visit and support.
Great Job Jake!!
Thank you Lol-x for talking about it!
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Old 19 December 2008, 10:36 PM   #15
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Steve,

May I ask why that when I posted this several weeks ago it was blocked because Jake was a banned member? Just curious, but I am really happy to see this up here because I know there a lot of people here on TRF who will immensely enjoy the work Jake is doing.

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Old 22 December 2008, 01:34 AM   #16
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Part 3 of the T. Walker Lloyd Podcast Interview & Article is up...

I just put up part 3 of the 9 part podcast interview with T. Walker Lloyd who was an executive with Rolex for almost a quarter century.

In part 3, T. Walker Lloyd shares more stories about sports figures, supermodels, celebrities, and President Lyndon Johnson.

T. Walker began his career with Rolex as an oceanographic consultant and helped to develop the Rolex SEA-DWELLER with SEALAB and went on to become a senior executive.

This is an amazing story and the first and only time I know of when a former Rolex executive went on the record in a detailed recorded interview.

Enjoy part 3 and stay tuned for part 4 of 9:

http://www.RolexWatchBlog.com

Merry Christmas!!!

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Old 22 December 2008, 01:27 PM   #17
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I just listened to part 1 and I'm looking forward to the rest. Very fascinating.
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Old 22 December 2008, 01:51 PM   #18
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WOW, what a Blog site!!!!
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Old 25 December 2008, 11:38 AM   #19
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The History of The Rolex Oyster...

The History of The Rolex Oyster...

Merry Christmas Everybody!!!

I just finished up a story about the history of the Rolex Oyster that includes the story about Mercedes Gleitze swimming the English Channel.

http://rolexblog.blogspot.com/

Enjoy!!!

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Old 26 December 2008, 07:02 PM   #20
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Jake,

Your blog is brilliant. I'm sure everyone on here hugely loves the efforts you go to.

Merry Christmas and wishing you and your family a prosperous 2009.
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Old 28 December 2008, 03:34 AM   #21
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Oh, by the way, Omega bought the rights to the moon


According to T. Walker Lloyd, Omega bought the rights to the moon in the Apollo program. Most astronauts preferred their Rolex GMT's. It's in the podcast.. Be sure to devote some hours to the podcasts because they are definately cool! http://rolexblog.blogspot.com/search...Walker%20Lloyd

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Old 2 January 2009, 04:38 PM   #22
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Rolex on Mount Everest...

Hi Everybody!!!

I hope you had an excellent holiday season and I wish you nothing but the best in 2009!!!

I spent much of my holiday season working on putting together the Mercedes Gleitze Rolex Oyster story and on the story of Rolex on Mount Everest which you can see at:

http://www.rolexblog.blogspot.com

I hope you enjoy the Mount Everest story I just completed. It is amazing!!!

Happy New Year!!!!

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Old 3 January 2009, 01:01 AM   #23
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Both stories about Rolex and Miss Gleitze and Rolex-Everest connection are amazing.
Also show a Great investigation and writing effort from Jake.
A great and enjoyable Rolex related web site very commendable.
It´s really unbelivable to see the volume and quality of info which Jake has researched for his site.
Congrats Jake! And please keep your great work!
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Old 10 January 2009, 12:42 AM   #25
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thanks jake.. wonderful podcasts too.
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Old 19 January 2009, 04:39 PM   #26
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400 Years Of Watchmaking: Watches From The Hans Wilsdorf Collection...

Hi Everybody!!!

I just completed an article about the personal watch collection of Hans Wilsdorf, who founded Rolex in 1908. The images are amazing and I hope you enjoy them.

You can read the story and see the images at:

http://www.RolexBlog.blogspot.com

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Old 28 January 2009, 05:40 PM   #27
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Jean-Paul Belmondo...

Hi Everybody,

I just put up a great post with pics of Jean-Paul:

http://www.rolexblog.blogspot.com/

Enjoy!!!

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Old 9 February 2009, 10:59 PM   #28
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The First Rolex At Daytona: The Story of Sir Malcolm Campbell

Hi Everybody!!!

I just finished writing the story of the first Rolex male celebrity endorsement by Sir Malcolm Campbell who broke the world land and water speed records many, many times–all while wearing a Rolex on his wrist.

You can read this fascinating article by visiting:

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I hope you enjoy this great piece of Rolex History story.

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Old 9 February 2009, 11:39 PM   #29
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just read it jake.. super.. as always. thanks for your hard work.
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Old 11 February 2009, 06:16 PM   #30
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Captain Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger Rolex...

Hi Everybody,

I just completed an article about Captain Chesley Sullenberger who saved 155 lives when he ditched his Airbus airplane in the Hudson, along with photos of his Rolex:

http://www.RolexBlog.blogspot.com

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