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dpdan93 · 2 July 2017, 04:54 AM

I love these old ads that I find on eBay. I got this one because it spoke to me the most. It's from May 1970 New Yorker.

I was in IKEA today and found a nice frame for it.

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TheRolexKingofLV · 2 July 2017, 04:56 AM

Very cool

ekbusdriver · 2 July 2017, 06:07 AM

Fantastic!!

I love these as well, and need to "ad" a few to my apartment.

I know that eventually I will have a D-Blue, and I recently packed away the National Geographic that tells the story of J. Cameron's Rolex inspiring descent.

FTX I · 2 July 2017, 06:21 AM

Looks great. Should get one for me as well.

dpdan93 · 2 July 2017, 06:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ekbusdriver

Fantastic!!

I love these as well, and need to "ad" a few to my apartment.

I know that eventually I will have a D-Blue, and I recently packed away the National Geographic that tells the story of J. Cameron's Rolex inspiring descent.

Awesome!

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dpdan93 · 2 July 2017, 06:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FTX I

Looks great. Should get one for me as well.

I always just poke around on eBay for them

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cop414 · 2 July 2017, 06:53 AM

Looks great!

Dirt · 2 July 2017, 09:03 AM

Dirt · 2 July 2017, 09:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ekbusdriver

Fantastic!!

I love these as well, and need to "ad" a few to my apartment.

I know that eventually I will have a D-Blue, and I recently packed away the National Geographic that tells the story of J. Cameron's Rolex inspiring descent.

Which Nat Geo edition is that?

KDS777 · 2 July 2017, 09:16 AM

I love the Concorde ad for the GMT that was posted here 2 weeks ago.

WEST HAM ROLEX · 2 July 2017, 10:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dpdan93

I love these old ads that I find on eBay. I got this one because it spoke to me the most. It's from May 1970 New Yorker.

I was in IKEA today and found a nice frame for it.

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Yes,

check out the Concorde one
295 USD for the GMT

Mystro · 2 July 2017, 10:13 AM

Here is one you can use. A Sub for only $225.00.

GradyPhilpott · 2 July 2017, 10:18 AM

meganfox17 · 2 July 2017, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Dirt

Which Nat Geo edition is that?

https://fmovies.se/film/deepsea-challenge.2o95

http://video.nationalgeographic.com/...meron-how-deep

Ooopss...I guess NatGeo WON'T allow you to read their pages FREE online but check out the other cool articles
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/n...-science-subs/

This online website is still active
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/n...ocean-science/

sea-dweller · 2 July 2017, 11:13 AM

I love old Rolex ads, timeless.

sensui · 2 July 2017, 11:24 AM

Wow, these are awesome. Maybe I should scour ebay on free time for these. Thanks for sharing.

Wesley Crusher · 2 July 2017, 11:48 AM

This is one of my favorites:

And if anybody thinks 36mm is too small:

greggsiam · 2 July 2017, 12:14 PM

What did people think of Rolex when these posters were made? Was it looked at as simply a tool, or did it have some of the prestige, and luxury branding it has today? I want to think Rolex was viewed as a luxury item in the 60's as it is today.

dpdan93 · 2 July 2017, 10:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by greggsiam

What did people think of Rolex when these posters were made? Was it looked at as simply a tool, or did it have some of the prestige, and luxury branding it has today? I want to think Rolex was viewed as a luxury item in the 60's as it is today.

The ads have a slight arrogance to them that I kinda love

dpdan93 · 2 July 2017, 10:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WEST HAM ROLEX

Yes,

check out the Concorde one
295 USD for the GMT

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mystro

Here is one you can use. A Sub for only $225.00.

Trust me I've looked at the prices too many times and thought if only...

Eva123 · 2 July 2017, 10:35 PM

At that time Rolex were real tool watches with some spice of luxury. Divers were actually using them for real dives. Also, taking into account inflation factor they were really reasonably priced and were more affordable to general public. Nowadays there are not many people who can afford spending more than USD 8,000 for Sub. Also, if i go to diving and my life depends on tools that I am going to use, I will always choose a good diving computer instead of Rolex.

If you have more such adverts, please share in this thread - it is vary interesting to take a look at history.

WEST HAM ROLEX · 2 July 2017, 10:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dpdan93

Trust me I've looked at the prices too many times and thought if only...

Should have bought a few

WEST HAM ROLEX · 2 July 2017, 10:47 PM

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Dirt · 3 July 2017, 03:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by meganfox17

https://fmovies.se/film/deepsea-challenge.2o95

http://video.nationalgeographic.com/...meron-how-deep

Ooopss...I guess NatGeo WON'T allow you to read their pages FREE online but check out the other cool articles
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/n...-science-subs/

This online website is still active
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/n...ocean-science/

Many thanks

Dirt · 3 July 2017, 03:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by greggsiam

What did people think of Rolex when these posters were made? Was it looked at as simply a tool, or did it have some of the prestige, and luxury branding it has today? I want to think Rolex was viewed as a luxury item in the 60's as it is today.

Not quite the same.

It was a different time altogether. The world was a totally different place.
Peoples imagination was inspired by more tangible things and life in the world was of a more practical existence with different values.
It was the decade that brought us the space age, free love and some of the best music played on real instruments by real musicians.

Now days I think people are kidding themselves a lot more and divorced from reality in general.

Dirt · 3 July 2017, 03:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wesley Crusher

This is one of my favorites:

And if anybody thinks 36mm is too small:

I always liked the one where the Submariner watch was depicted in a Submarine as worn by an officer and a periscope in the frame.

MATCH1969 · 3 July 2017, 04:00 AM

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Joemck · 3 July 2017, 08:53 AM

Great ads. Great posts. There is a bit of haughtiness and a bit of swagger to the ads. Much like the old bond films. But if you can pull it off ....

greggsiam · 3 July 2017, 09:05 AM

Abdullah71601 · 3 July 2017, 09:17 AM

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2 July 2017, 04:54 AM	#1
dpdan93 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Real Name: Daniel Parisi Location: CT Posts: 221	Vintage Rolex Ads I love these old ads that I find on eBay. I got this one because it spoke to me the most. It's from May 1970 New Yorker. I was in IKEA today and found a nice frame for it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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2 July 2017, 06:07 AM	#3
ekbusdriver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Dubai Watch: 14060M 4L Posts: 50	Fantastic!! I love these as well, and need to "ad" a few to my apartment. I know that eventually I will have a D-Blue, and I recently packed away the National Geographic that tells the story of J. Cameron's Rolex inspiring descent.

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FTX I "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Flavio Location: N/A Posts: 14,652	Looks great. Should get one for me as well.

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2 July 2017, 09:16 AM	#10
KDS777 Banned Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: YYC-GIG Watch: 16618LB Posts: 675	I love the Concorde ad for the GMT that was posted here 2 weeks ago.

2 July 2017, 11:13 AM	#15
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	I love old Rolex ads, timeless. __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

2 July 2017, 11:24 AM	#16
sensui 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 12,356	Wow, these are awesome. Maybe I should scour ebay on free time for these. Thanks for sharing.

2 July 2017, 11:48 AM	#17
Wesley Crusher "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Wes Location: Holosuite Posts: 6,345	This is one of my favorites: And if anybody thinks 36mm is too small:

2 July 2017, 12:14 PM	#18
greggsiam "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Real Name: Gregg Location: Bangkok Posts: 694	What did people think of Rolex when these posters were made? Was it looked at as simply a tool, or did it have some of the prestige, and luxury branding it has today? I want to think Rolex was viewed as a luxury item in the 60's as it is today.

2 July 2017, 10:35 PM	#21
Eva123 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Scotland Watch: 116333 Posts: 416	At that time Rolex were real tool watches with some spice of luxury. Divers were actually using them for real dives. Also, taking into account inflation factor they were really reasonably priced and were more affordable to general public. Nowadays there are not many people who can afford spending more than USD 8,000 for Sub. Also, if i go to diving and my life depends on tools that I am going to use, I will always choose a good diving computer instead of Rolex. If you have more such adverts, please share in this thread - it is vary interesting to take a look at history.

2 July 2017, 10:47 PM	#23
WEST HAM ROLEX "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: London/Asia Watch: GMT LN/SD43/D Blue Posts: 872	image.jpg

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MATCH1969 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: PARIS Watch: Vintage Posts: 2,761	image.jpeg

3 July 2017, 08:53 AM	#28
Joemck "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Boston Watch: And listen Posts: 689	Great ads. Great posts. There is a bit of haughtiness and a bit of swagger to the ads. Much like the old bond films. But if you can pull it off ....

3 July 2017, 09:05 AM	#29
greggsiam "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Real Name: Gregg Location: Bangkok Posts: 694

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