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thomaswentworth · 24 February 2018, 09:19 AM

Can you imagine if Rolex has dumpsters outside of their facilities what kinds of treasures one could find.

Has anyone who has been there seen dumpsters? Probably the only treasures you would find would be half eaten sack lunches and maybe some loogies.

I'm sure all watch components, fixtures, chips, etc. that aren't used get recycled.

I'm also sure you'd have to be Jason Bourne to get close to one of their dumpsters.

MonBK · 24 February 2018, 09:21 AM

All I saw was Toblerone wrappers.

TickTockChuck · 24 February 2018, 09:24 AM

I'm sure their trash (treasure?) control is like Fort Knox. They don't even want you to be able to extract DNA from an old sandwich...ha! But one can dream of finding discarded Daytonas. Cheers!

thomaswentworth · 24 February 2018, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by MonBK

All I saw was Toblerone wrappers.

hbombkid · 24 February 2018, 09:58 AM

I bet they burn their trash lol nothing goes out!!!

yhzdude · 24 February 2018, 11:21 AM

you would probably find some green plastic Rolex watch box, you know the one that don't close with the watch in it...yes the one that fail quality control...oh never mind they sell those to costumers, with their $ 15 000 watches.

could not resist. :-)

DoctorA · 24 February 2018, 11:23 AM

Wow are we now fantasizing about Rolex trash?? Lol

returntorolex · 24 February 2018, 11:23 AM

Meteorite dials that don’t pass muster?

AK797 · 24 February 2018, 11:23 AM

But where's the advantage, you can't trade on the info.

THC · 24 February 2018, 11:27 AM

You lost me at dumpster

yhzdude · 24 February 2018, 11:52 AM

you never know, i remember seeing in the news last year. someone pick up a painting from the somebody's trash in PARIS, turned out to be worth over a Mil. you never know...

s14roller · 24 February 2018, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by yhzdude

you never know, i remember seeing in the news last year. someone pick up a painting from the somebody's trash in PARIS, turned out to be worth over a Mil. you never know...

That's someone cleaning out the attic...this is a corporate company which is also one of the most secretive companies out there.

Starhutch · 24 February 2018, 01:54 PM

Laughing...some of you guys have lost it

77T · 24 February 2018, 02:20 PM

Well...now that we’re talking secrets in the dustbins, it’s the cleaning crew that can’t miss as a source. A secret spy mission uncovered new materials for the Basel 2018 releases.

First - this ethereal fluffy stuff

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77T · 24 February 2018, 02:21 PM

Was found in a bin with this metallic chaff

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77T · 24 February 2018, 02:23 PM

Result?

Rumors say it will be the first....

...wait for it...

...floating White metal Yachtmaster III !!!

Never again will a Rolex be lost to the deep blue sea.

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jrs146 · 24 February 2018, 04:02 PM

I wouldn’t put it past Rolex to intentionally stuff fake documents in a dumpster just hoping that someone gets ahold of it.

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Investr · 24 February 2018, 04:06 PM

I dug through and it was just a bunch of Tudors....

ma2045 · 24 February 2018, 04:33 PM

Maybe a few dozen DJ's as even Rolex are sick of the sight of

Romeojk · 24 February 2018, 05:51 PM

Trash is trash and trash to them might be odd bracelets not meeting specks or cases or crazy looking emblems. I’d bet there some good finds. I’ve gotten more than a few good things dumpster diving. Although for the most part those days are behind me (I hope). Maybe the RSC dumpsters are the best, maybe old crowns and dials and case backs. Worn bracelets.

I was hoping to read about some good Rolex dumpster dive finds here.

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Max16013 · 24 February 2018, 06:24 PM

https://youtu.be/xYG89rB6c5k

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Max16013 · 24 February 2018, 06:28 PM

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=xYG89rB6c5k

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Jacksh · 24 February 2018, 06:29 PM

I saw a documentary once about Disney back in the days. They threw away sketches of their movies..and someone could just pick them up.

Laszlo · 25 February 2018, 01:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MonBK

All I saw was Toblerone wrappers.

GB-man · 25 February 2018, 01:52 AM

That is how steinharts design team develops new models.

AzPaul · 25 February 2018, 01:57 AM

First, hopes of finding a fortune in gold in their sewer system and now dumpster diving behind the factory.

Don't let anyone tell you there's not a sickness in this Forum

goin camping · 25 February 2018, 03:53 AM

It is common to find new guitars in the dumpsters at Guitar Center... So good luck in Switzerland.

tyler1980 · 25 February 2018, 04:29 AM

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Originally Posted by thomaswentworth

Can you imagine if Rolex has dumpsters outside of their facilities what kinds of treasures one could find.

Has anyone who has been there seen dumpsters? Probably the only treasures you would find would be half eaten sack lunches and maybe some loogies.

I'm sure all watch components, fixtures, chips, etc. that aren't used get recycled.

I'm also sure you'd have to be Jason Bourne to get close to one of their dumpsters.

i haven't but i bet the are in house and superlative. Although i don't know who certifies them.

spoilsofwar01 · 25 February 2018, 04:53 AM

its well worth a looksee in any builders skips, ive found loads of useful / sellable items.... one man junk is another mans treasure.... dumpsters or wheelie bins as their known over here in England may be locked, also trespass laws may apply... looking into this further the laws are bit sketchy in regards to all waste being confidential.... however Id give it ago given the rights of access,

BNA/LION · 25 February 2018, 04:59 AM

"BC" is that you?

24 February 2018, 09:19 AM	#1
thomaswentworth Banned Join Date: Feb 2018 Real Name: Tom Wentworth Location: Los Angeles Watch: Rolex 116610 Sub Posts: 541	Dumpster Diving outside of Rolex factories Can you imagine if Rolex has dumpsters outside of their facilities what kinds of treasures one could find. Has anyone who has been there seen dumpsters? Probably the only treasures you would find would be half eaten sack lunches and maybe some loogies. I'm sure all watch components, fixtures, chips, etc. that aren't used get recycled. I'm also sure you'd have to be Jason Bourne to get close to one of their dumpsters.

24 February 2018, 11:23 AM	#7
DoctorA "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: USA Posts: 6,523	Wow are we now fantasizing about Rolex trash?? Lol __________________ Wear the watch you like, not the one they tell you to wear!

24 February 2018, 11:23 AM	#8
returntorolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Real Name: Steve Location: Atlanta Watch: Jackie Stewart DD Posts: 5,649	Meteorite dials that don’t pass muster? __________________ Rolex - Tudor - Omega - Breitling - Oris - Grand Seiko - Timex - Casio - Ocean Crawler - Ganymede - American Waltham - Seiko - Gruen - Arethusa - Citizen - Sinn - Nodus - Formex

24 February 2018, 02:20 PM	#14
77T 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 40,731	Well...now that we’re talking secrets in the dustbins, it’s the cleaning crew that can’t miss as a source. A secret spy mission uncovered new materials for the Basel 2018 releases. First - this ethereal fluffy stuff Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

24 February 2018, 02:21 PM	#15
77T 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 40,731	Was found in a bin with this metallic chaff Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

24 February 2018, 09:21 AM	#2
MonBK Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kingstown Posts: 58,281	All I saw was Toblerone wrappers.

24 February 2018, 09:24 AM	#3
TickTockChuck "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Real Name: Chuck Location: Canada Watch: Rolex 116610LV Posts: 2,138	I'm sure their trash (treasure?) control is like Fort Knox. They don't even want you to be able to extract DNA from an old sandwich...ha! But one can dream of finding discarded Daytonas. Cheers!

24 February 2018, 09:58 AM	#5
hbombkid "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: VA Watch: Sub 116610 Posts: 1,082	I bet they burn their trash lol nothing goes out!!!

24 February 2018, 11:21 AM	#6
yhzdude 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Nat E FL370 0.82 Posts: 712	you would probably find some green plastic Rolex watch box, you know the one that don't close with the watch in it...yes the one that fail quality control...oh never mind they sell those to costumers, with their $ 15 000 watches. could not resist. :-)

24 February 2018, 11:23 AM	#9
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,237	But where's the advantage, you can't trade on the info.

24 February 2018, 11:27 AM	#10
THC 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Tom Location: Mandeville La Watch: 16610M Posts: 10,484	You lost me at dumpster

24 February 2018, 11:52 AM	#11
yhzdude 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Nat E FL370 0.82 Posts: 712	you never know, i remember seeing in the news last year. someone pick up a painting from the somebody's trash in PARIS, turned out to be worth over a Mil. you never know...

24 February 2018, 01:54 PM	#13
Starhutch 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 X2 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: HUTCH Location: USA Watch: PROBLEM Posts: 1,333	Laughing...some of you guys have lost it

24 February 2018, 02:23 PM	#16
77T 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 40,731	Dumpster Diving outside of Rolex factories Result? Rumors say it will be the first.... ...wait for it... ...floating White metal Yachtmaster III !!! Never again will a Rolex be lost to the deep blue sea. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

24 February 2018, 04:02 PM	#17
jrs146 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Josh Location: Lost in time Watch: Me Nae Nae Posts: 9,821	I wouldn’t put it past Rolex to intentionally stuff fake documents in a dumpster just hoping that someone gets ahold of it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ "Sometimes the songs that we hear are just songs of our own." -Jerome J. Garcia, Robert C. Hunter

24 February 2018, 04:06 PM	#18
Investr Banned Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Rick Location: LSU Watch: Constantly changes Posts: 3,815	I dug through and it was just a bunch of Tudors....

24 February 2018, 04:33 PM	#19
ma2045 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Real Name: Andrew Location: 🇬🇧 Watch: SD4K, PO 2500 Posts: 91	Maybe a few dozen DJ's as even Rolex are sick of the sight of

24 February 2018, 05:51 PM	#20
Romeojk 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Real Name: Kevin Location: Cape Cod Watch: Submariner 114060 Posts: 1,915	Trash is trash and trash to them might be odd bracelets not meeting specks or cases or crazy looking emblems. I’d bet there some good finds. I’ve gotten more than a few good things dumpster diving. Although for the most part those days are behind me (I hope). Maybe the RSC dumpsters are the best, maybe old crowns and dials and case backs. Worn bracelets. I was hoping to read about some good Rolex dumpster dive finds here. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

24 February 2018, 06:24 PM	#21
Max16013 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Here Watch: DJ 16013 Posts: 247	https://youtu.be/xYG89rB6c5k Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

24 February 2018, 06:28 PM	#22
Max16013 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Here Watch: DJ 16013 Posts: 247	https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=xYG89rB6c5k Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

24 February 2018, 06:29 PM	#23
Jacksh "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Israel Posts: 159	I saw a documentary once about Disney back in the days. They threw away sketches of their movies..and someone could just pick them up.

25 February 2018, 01:52 AM	#25
GB-man 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 36,864	That is how steinharts design team develops new models. __________________

25 February 2018, 01:57 AM	#26
AzPaul 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Paul Location: Tucson, Az Watch: Rolex 1501 Posts: 13,203	First, hopes of finding a fortune in gold in their sewer system and now dumpster diving behind the factory. Don't let anyone tell you there's not a sickness in this Forum __________________ Ain't much of a crime, whacking a surly bartender

25 February 2018, 03:53 AM	#27
goin camping "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Real Name: Milo Location: Mojave Desert Posts: 922	It is common to find new guitars in the dumpsters at Guitar Center... So good luck in Switzerland.

25 February 2018, 04:53 AM	#29
spoilsofwar01 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: "H" Location: England Watch: ing Rainclouds Posts: 1,437	I do... its well worth a looksee in any builders skips, ive found loads of useful / sellable items.... one man junk is another mans treasure.... dumpsters or wheelie bins as their known over here in England may be locked, also trespass laws may apply... looking into this further the laws are bit sketchy in regards to all waste being confidential.... however Id give it ago given the rights of access,

25 February 2018, 04:59 AM	#30
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