Something different to alignment points, is it safe etc.

[JR16]

Thanks for posting, I love learning new things on TRF!


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[springer]

Peter, thanks for taking the time to put that informative info together. It was quite interesting to read.

jP

[Scapegoat]

Thank you Peter, have a nice day...

[Timrolexnl]

👍

[Oldfellow]

Thank you Peter for taking the time to impart your vast knowledge and experience to all.
I am a newcomer here and have only posted once, although I have very much enjoyed this site for a couple of years.
I have definitely learnt a lot in that time, including a lot from your many posts.
In June I purchased my first Rolex, an EXPLORER 1. I love this watch and enjoy it every day.
Best wishes for continued good health.
I am of a similar vintage to yourself, and hope I can also enjoy this wonderful hobby for many moons.
Cheers

[Speedbird-1]

Thank you Peter,
Enjoyed reading that.


More please?

[padi56]

Originally Posted by johnnyjazz

I really enjoyed this piece of knowledge from Padi-Peter. I think it would be great if you could make this a regular, say, Saturday segment, with snippets of information you have learned over the years. Thanks.

Trouble today many are more interested in Mk1, Mk2, Mk3, dials, tiny so called imperfections,will this go up or down if I buy this or that.Afraid many today not interested in the real reason for the TRF, its Rolex trivialities and moaning about these trivialities today.So today the history of the RWC is far down the line of importance, Rolex watches are no longer watches they are just thought of as little more than $$$$$$$$$$£££££££££££.

[travisb]

Thanks for taking the time to write this up Peter. Extremely informative!

[avega357]

Thank you

[Speedbird-1]

So today the history of the RWC is far down the line of importance, Rolex watches are no longer watches they are just thought of as little more than $$$$$$$$$$£££££££££££.

Yep, hate it.

[Burlington]

Thanks for sharing - always fascinating the non linear course to success some companies (and people) have.

[Art 1]

Originally Posted by padi56

Trouble today many are more interested in Mk1, Mk2, Mk3, dials, tiny so called imperfections,will this go up or down if I buy this or that.Afraid many today not interested in the real reason for the TRF, its Rolex trivialities and moaning about these trivialities today.So today the history of the RWC is far down the line of importance, Rolex watches are no longer watches they are just thought of as little more than $$$$$$$$$$£££££££££££.

Such is life. Things evolve. One is not better than the other. Just different. The one constant is people complaining about the same thing over and over about the same thing.

[cht]

Originally Posted by padi56

Very sorry its so difficult for you to read,myself just over 75 years old and in quite poor health.Yet I took the time to write and try and educate some of you guys, thank you for your remarks, now you have a nice day.

WOw, fantastic job Peter and MUCH appreciated!

Thank you so much for taking the time, I hope this gets stickied.

Do you have citations for your information?


Sorry to hear about your health, anything we can do?

[cht]

Originally Posted by waikeekee

LOL,,, Yes and I sincerely thank you for all your selfless effort. I have actually learned a lot from you. I had to use a ruler to read, btw, and it is really good of you to share. You too, have a good weekend.


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If you are using firefox, you can push CONTROL and the + key at the same time and it will magnify the font/screen.


Or you can highlight all the text, right clip and COPY.

then open up microsoft word, push control + V at the same time or just right click again and paste, highlight if needed again and you can increase the font size.

[waikeekee]

@cht

Bro,,, thanks for the advice. You are indeed thoughtful and kind like most people here.

When reading our forum and other forum too, I am only using either my iPad and iPhone + via Tapatalk which is easier and more convenient.


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[padi56]

Originally Posted by waikeekee

@cht

Bro,,, thanks for the advice. You are indeed thoughtful and kind like most people here.

When reading our forum and other forum too, I am only using either my iPad and iPhone + via Tapatalk which is easier and more convenient.


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You can change the font reading page size in whatever browser you are using. in browser settings and zoom in or out.

[waikeekee]

@padi56

Thanks, yet again. Noted.


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[padi56]

Originally Posted by calh22a

Thanks for sharing and taking the time to write this OP. It’s always nice to be able to learn some of the history behind these watches.

Yes hope it made a change from some of the posts on forum lately.

[Johny]

Originally Posted by padi56

Yes hope it made a change from some of the posts on forum lately.

Keep them coming.

[HogwldFLTR]

Originally Posted by padi56

Very sorry its so difficult for you to read,myself just over 75 years old and in quite poor health.Yet I took the time to write and try and educate some of you guys, thank you for your remarks, now you have a nice day.

Peter, I was a bit put off by the shear volume of text. On the other hand, the information and story was engrossing. Reading it was no issue. Thanks so much for putting it together. I hope your health improves!!!

[Camel]

Thank you for the education Peter.

[yannis]

Thanks for the info Peter, at 75 you have the spirit of a teenager. I thoroughly enjoy your posts. Thank you once again!

PS: 3186 rules!!
And iechyd da to you my friend.

[ras47]

@padi56

Thanks for that bit of Rolex history! I love a good back story and as a former diver I've always been fascinated by the COMEX story. When I first got interested in Rolex watches I thought I'd just pick up a COMEX model. You know, just spend a couple hundred extra dollars over the price of a new Rolex Sea Dweller or Submariner and get the COMEX. Yeah, right!! :)

[00Seven]

Good stuff, Peter. Learned something new today.

[mikkoi]

Great write up! Thank you


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[mjclark32]

Always enjoy when you post up some history 99% of us aren’t aware of

[Carry The Interest]

Thank you for sharing this very interesting history, Peter. I'll admit most of the information in your post is completely new to me. "Learn something everyday" certainly applies to me today!

[faz]

Thanks! Good read.

And I am glad I was able to come around today and see this post and read it, before it disappears out of sight into the nth page.

[Ljung]

Originally Posted by padi56

Yes hope it made a change from some of the posts on forum lately.

Thanks for trying to steer back the TRF value.

Appreciate your time and effort to put the information together.

[padi56]

Originally Posted by HogwldFLTR

Peter, I was a bit put off by the shear volume of text. On the other hand, the information and story was engrossing. Reading it was no issue. Thanks so much for putting it together. I hope your health improves!!!

Afraid you cannot say in a few words the history of the RWC although Hans Wilsdorth were not watchmakers he wanted the best for his company.And now Rolex makes one of the finest mechanical movements and watches made today.