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24 June 2017, 07:30 AM | #1 |
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Inside 4 Rolex manufacturing facilities
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24 June 2017, 08:13 AM | #2 |
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Thanks for posting Huy. Great article, they truly are special kind.
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24 June 2017, 08:34 AM | #3 |
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Thank you very much for this. A Great read.
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24 June 2017, 08:59 AM | #4 |
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Very cool read.
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24 June 2017, 09:40 AM | #5 |
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Awesome!!!
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24 June 2017, 12:00 PM | #6 |
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Great read
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Good read, crazy stuff!
6 underground floors at Plan-les-Ouates.. simply amazing.
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Thanks for sharing! 👍
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24 June 2017, 12:33 PM | #9 |
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Very cool. Thanks for sharing.
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25 June 2017, 07:50 AM | #10 |
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That article is from November 2013, and is simply brilliant in terms of understanding why Rolex are so much more than just purveyors of wrist jewelry, and still phenomenal innovators & manufacturers committed to cutting-edge research & design, despite their somewhat conservative image.
As well as Hodinkee's Ben Clymer, three others were allowed on that rare visit: James Dowling of Timezone.com, Ariel Adams of ABlogToWatch and Jake Ehrlich of RolexMagazine.com. If you enjoyed the Hodinkee's write-up (it's the best in my opnion), it's maybe worth reading the other accounts too for a fuller flavor of the visit - same photos and perspective, but each has their own take: http://www.rolexmagazine.com/2014/02...ful-world.html http://www.ablogtowatch.com/10-thing...makes-watches/ |
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25 June 2017, 08:32 AM | #12 |
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Interesting and informative piece. Hodinkee is a great site for us watch nuts.
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25 June 2017, 08:59 AM | #13 |
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This gives me a newfound and deeper appreciation for Rolex. They are simply unparalleled.
I wonder why it is that the author made such a fuss about being a vintage Rolex snob, though? |
25 June 2017, 09:08 AM | #14 |
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I have read and re-read all of them over the last few years. I find the articles fascinating ! Thanks for sharing
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25 June 2017, 09:34 AM | #15 |
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Additionally, the next time a five digit fanatic writes that the Parachrom Spring is marketing nonsense only I'm going to link this thread. ; )
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25 June 2017, 09:35 AM | #16 |
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Myself also when I was able. The pic that's out there of Nicklaus,Palmer and Jackie Stewart in the "Rolex" white lab coats touring one of the facilities is priceless. It could be Gary Player, I forget.
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25 June 2017, 09:46 AM | #17 |
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Fabulous article. Thank you.
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I've read this before and it was just as enjoyable the second time around as it was the first time.
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25 June 2017, 11:24 AM | #19 |
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Great article, thanks.
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25 June 2017, 03:34 PM | #20 |
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Great article, thanks a lot for sharing!
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26 June 2017, 03:11 AM | #21 |
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Finally got through it; cool read!!!!
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