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bravetony · 13 December 2018, 01:31 AM

This video from Rolex is awesome! So much history. Just wanted to share it since I've not seen it posted.

Toe_Fuz · 13 December 2018, 03:16 AM

lenfried29 · 13 December 2018, 03:29 AM

Thanks for sharing!!!
Yes, a lot of history. I'm often wondering what will be the future of the company, giving technology and electronics are creating new tech gadgets that are a lot less expansive and more functional. Will Rolex watches be produced on demand as boutique watches or will it be something else...?

themast · 13 December 2018, 03:30 AM

Thanks for sharing!

LuminousMaximus · 13 December 2018, 03:51 AM

Good find. I’ll see it tonight

Rashid.bk · 13 December 2018, 03:55 AM

Thanks a million, couldn't stream it from the Rolex website with my crappy internet.

ltmgeller · 13 December 2018, 04:00 AM

Thanks for sharing. Great video.

GoingPlaces · 13 December 2018, 04:11 AM

Great video, so inspiring!

DJRikki · 13 December 2018, 05:26 AM

Is it truthful?

Where was mention of Alfred Davis and I thought Mercedes DIDNT swim the channel wearing a Rolex. She failed wearing it and managed it at another point in time.

Small things but if you're going to make a historically accurate video ...

Noticed they turned off comments too on the video - wonder if others piped in.

GarageBMW · 13 December 2018, 05:32 AM

great video, thanks for sharing

Seaotter · 13 December 2018, 06:17 AM

Super

mulgogy · 13 December 2018, 06:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DJRikki

Is it truthful?

Where was mention of Alfred Davis and I thought Mercedes DIDNT swim the channel wearing a Rolex. She failed wearing it and managed it at another point in time.

Small things but if you're going to make a historically accurate video ...

Noticed they turned off comments too on the video - wonder if others piped in.

I believe the story is that Mercedes swam it twice, the first time no watch and received very little press. Wilsdorf asked her to swim it again with the watch and he provided the press and media coverage that we see today.

Ar_Mi · 13 December 2018, 06:59 AM

Saw it this morning, I especially liked the part where the name Rolex was whispered into his ear by a 'Genie'!

Seaotter · 13 December 2018, 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by ar_mi

saw it this morning, i especially liked the part where the name rolex was whispered into his ear by a 'genie'!

😝

DJRikki · 13 December 2018, 07:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mulgogy

I believe the story is that Mercedes swam it twice, the first time no watch and received very little press. Wilsdorf asked her to swim it again with the watch and he provided the press and media coverage that we see today.

Yeah but she failed it the second time, with the watch. So I seem to remember lol

Danj338 · 13 December 2018, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by bravetony

This video from Rolex is awesome! So much history. Just wanted to share it since I've not seen it posted.

Thanks for posting, I love documentaries but have never seen one on Rolex. There has to be one out there.

abozz · 13 December 2018, 09:44 AM

Wonderful video! Thanks

GradyPhilpott · 13 December 2018, 09:50 AM

Very well done!

77T · 13 December 2018, 09:57 AM

Another Rolex record!!!

100+ years of history in 5 minutes.

For those seeking truth, remember it’s a PR video made for the internet...

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Old Expat Beast · 13 December 2018, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by DJRikki

Yeah but she failed it the second time, with the watch. So I seem to remember lol

Correct. She stopped quite a few miles short on the so-called 'vindication swim' with the Rolex.

Lol-x · 13 December 2018, 10:03 AM

Such great history with the brand it shows how it made its name as the # professional tool watch in the world.

Such is the esteemed history of the brand it lends one to ponder the thought that it is a privilege to own a watch of this brand and that it isn't so bad that they are not easy to acquire. Perhaps the way it should be and always be from now on.

GradyPhilpott · 13 December 2018, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Correct. She stopped quite a few miles short on the so-called 'vindication swim' with the Rolex.

But, the Oyster endured and prevailed, regardless.

The swim, whether successful or not, was only the vehicle by which Wilsdorf would prove the durability of his wristwatch.

That's what's important.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 77T

Another Rolex record!!!

100+ years of history in 5 minutes.

For those seeking truth, remember it’s a PR video made for the internet...

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

I really don't see the need for cynicism at all.

SS Oyster · 13 December 2018, 10:10 AM

Great video - really enjoyed watching this.

Old Expat Beast · 13 December 2018, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

But, the Oyster endured and prevailed, regardless.

The swim, whether successful or not, was only the vehicle by which Wilsdorf would prove the durability of his wristwatch.

That's what's important.

I really don't see the need for cynicism at all.

I don't disagree with you, but nonetheless Rolex has always worded their advertising and other company materials to look like she completed the swim. I'm not knocking the Oyster.

bradyb · 13 December 2018, 10:18 AM

Brilliant

77T · 13 December 2018, 10:41 AM

Not being cynical, Grady.

Just saying it’s a PR video - not worth quibbling over little details like some had noted earlier.

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brandrea · 13 December 2018, 10:45 AM

Thanks for posting OP, great Video

GradyPhilpott · 13 December 2018, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by 77T

Not being cynical, Grady.

Just saying it’s a PR video - not worth quibbling over little details like some had noted earlier.

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Truly!

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77T · 13 December 2018, 10:59 AM

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Seaotter · 13 December 2018, 11:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Danj338

Thanks for posting, I love documentaries but have never seen one on Rolex. There has to be one out there.

World’s biggest Rolex store in Dubai Mall has a Rolex Experience Centre.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pme7523HVkg

Level 3. = Rolex Experience Centre

https://www.seddiqi.com/journal/duba...ue-experience/ (2018 Screening Room ???)

PS

I want that Rolex experience too

13 December 2018, 01:31 AM	#1
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13 December 2018, 05:26 AM	#9
DJRikki "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Real Name: Ricardo Location: Scotland Watch: Rolex BLNR Posts: 851	Is it truthful? Where was mention of Alfred Davis and I thought Mercedes DIDNT swim the channel wearing a Rolex. She failed wearing it and managed it at another point in time. Small things but if you're going to make a historically accurate video ... Noticed they turned off comments too on the video - wonder if others piped in. __________________ Watch Enthusiast

13 December 2018, 03:29 AM	#3
lenfried29 Banned Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Far Far Away Watch: tick-tock Posts: 1,206	Thanks for sharing!!! Yes, a lot of history. I'm often wondering what will be the future of the company, giving technology and electronics are creating new tech gadgets that are a lot less expansive and more functional. Will Rolex watches be produced on demand as boutique watches or will it be something else...?

13 December 2018, 03:30 AM	#4
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13 December 2018, 03:55 AM	#6
Rashid.bk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Dallas Watch: 12800ft = 3900m Posts: 11,172	Thanks a million, couldn't stream it from the Rolex website with my crappy internet.

13 December 2018, 04:11 AM	#8
GoingPlaces "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 5,341	Great video, so inspiring!

13 December 2018, 05:32 AM	#10
GarageBMW "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Third Degree Location: Glenfinnan Watch: the step Posts: 1,874	great video, thanks for sharing

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13 December 2018, 06:59 AM	#13
Ar_Mi "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Dubai/Los Angeles Watch: a few Posts: 593	Saw it this morning, I especially liked the part where the name Rolex was whispered into his ear by a 'Genie'!

13 December 2018, 09:44 AM	#17
abozz "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: In my home. Watch: 116660, 126600 Posts: 2,905	Wonderful video! Thanks

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13 December 2018, 09:57 AM	#19
77T 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 40,694	Another Rolex record!!! 100+ years of history in 5 minutes. For those seeking truth, remember it’s a PR video made for the internet... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

13 December 2018, 10:03 AM	#21
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,229	Such great history with the brand it shows how it made its name as the # professional tool watch in the world. Such is the esteemed history of the brand it lends one to ponder the thought that it is a privilege to own a watch of this brand and that it isn't so bad that they are not easy to acquire. Perhaps the way it should be and always be from now on. __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

13 December 2018, 10:10 AM	#23
SS Oyster "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: USA Posts: 8,800	Great video - really enjoyed watching this.

13 December 2018, 10:18 AM	#25
bradyb "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Brady Location: Austin, TX Watch: GMT Posts: 945	Brilliant

13 December 2018, 10:41 AM	#26
77T 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 40,694	Not being cynical, Grady. Just saying it’s a PR video - not worth quibbling over little details like some had noted earlier. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

13 December 2018, 10:45 AM	#27
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