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Originally Posted by DrLindaPhD
I purchased this sterling silver 12 Tribes of Israel Rolex pen. Does anyone have any history on this pen? When were they first produced? Why were they produced? Were they only produced in Israel? Was this a limited series?
Any info would be appreciated. It's not in any of my books.
It also needs a refill. I'm thinking that a generic refill will work from a parker pen or something like that. Is this true?
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Parker made /makes some of these Rolex Pens so I'd think their refills might work.
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RARE VINTAGE STERLING SILVER BALLPOINT PEN - TRIBES OF ISRAEL
made by Rolex Israel during the 1950s / 1960s
The top is inscribed "Sterling Silver" and underneath " Tribes of Israel"
At the bottom of the barrel there is Hebrew writing and "Made in Israel"
A chain and tag attached to the top of the barrel says "Rolex Israel"
The pen measures 12cm and is beautifully decorated. It comes in a plastic case marked "Rolex"
http://www.bidorbuy.co.za/item/61111...OF_ISRAEL.html