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Rebel · 15 January 2024, 06:12 AM

Gerry62 · 15 January 2024, 06:44 AM

Thanks for sharing

bestwatch1 · 15 January 2024, 11:27 AM

Classic!

Nick9 · 16 January 2024, 05:19 AM

Thanks for posting. I have one of these, and I’ve also looked at several — yours is the best dial I’ve seen and a great catch.

Another watch Rolex produced for Eaton’s was the Solar Aqua, also Solar Aqua King of Wings. “Solar” was Eaton’s house brand for watches for decades, so there are thousands of Solars, but only a few are Rolex.

One note of caution with the 1/4 Century is that some have been redialed and the Eaton script replaced with “Rolex”. I’ve personally seen one of these.

The 1/4 Century started in the 1920s, with watches that were essentially the Rolex Prince, and were handed out as late as 1971. Eaton’s bought these in bulk and had the engraving done locally, as needed. There was also a women’s version, very hard to find. Apparently women employees hitting the 25 year mark had other options for recognition.

No one seems to know how Eaton persuaded Rolex to make these. As others have noted, there appear to be no other examples of Rolex providing private label watches.

zapokee · 16 January 2024, 01:47 PM

Very cool. What's the case size/lug width?

Dr.Smellody · 16 January 2024, 01:52 PM

Fantastic 1/4 Centry Club!! Dial is very nice.

Latrodectus · 17 January 2024, 09:26 AM

Wow, a great watch. It looks wonderful! Very interesting story as well! Thanks for sharing that with us!

andrewjb88 · 17 January 2024, 09:37 AM

Very cool.

There is one for sale on eBay UK at moment for £6,800

aczaja10 · 17 January 2024, 10:24 PM

Super cool. I had no idea Rolex did this. Thank you for sharing.

15 January 2024, 06:12 AM	#31
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15 January 2024, 06:44 AM	#32
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17 January 2024, 09:26 AM	#37
Latrodectus 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Fred Location: KY, USA Watch: GMT-Master II Posts: 9,995	Wow, a great watch. It looks wonderful! Very interesting story as well! Thanks for sharing that with us! __________________ Member # 16057 4-Hands Club Tosser Club Member TRF Skypers Group

17 January 2024, 09:37 AM	#38
andrewjb88 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: United Kingdom Watch: 16302 Rolex OP Posts: 750	Very cool. There is one for sale on eBay UK at moment for £6,800 __________________ Rolex Datejust 16203 Omega Seamaster Professional 300m Tudor BB GMT Luch one hand

15 January 2024, 11:27 AM	#33
bestwatch1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: usa Posts: 190	Classic!

16 January 2024, 05:19 AM	#34
Nick9 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Ontario Posts: 372	Thanks for posting. I have one of these, and I’ve also looked at several — yours is the best dial I’ve seen and a great catch. Another watch Rolex produced for Eaton’s was the Solar Aqua, also Solar Aqua King of Wings. “Solar” was Eaton’s house brand for watches for decades, so there are thousands of Solars, but only a few are Rolex. One note of caution with the 1/4 Century is that some have been redialed and the Eaton script replaced with “Rolex”. I’ve personally seen one of these. The 1/4 Century started in the 1920s, with watches that were essentially the Rolex Prince, and were handed out as late as 1971. Eaton’s bought these in bulk and had the engraving done locally, as needed. There was also a women’s version, very hard to find. Apparently women employees hitting the 25 year mark had other options for recognition. No one seems to know how Eaton persuaded Rolex to make these. As others have noted, there appear to be no other examples of Rolex providing private label watches.

16 January 2024, 01:47 PM	#35
zapokee "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Japan Posts: 4,344	Very cool. What's the case size/lug width?

16 January 2024, 01:52 PM	#36
Dr.Smellody "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Salem, OR Posts: 5,205	Fantastic 1/4 Centry Club!! Dial is very nice.

17 January 2024, 10:24 PM	#39
aczaja10 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Illinois Posts: 932	Super cool. I had no idea Rolex did this. Thank you for sharing.

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