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johnnyjazz · 21 October 2018, 03:20 AM

I really enjoyed this piece of knowledge from Padi-Peter. I think it would be great if you could make this a regular, say, Saturday segment, with snippets of information you have learned over the years. Thanks.

Daniel · 21 October 2018, 03:59 AM

Peter, thank you for sharing!

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77T · 21 October 2018, 05:09 AM

A wonderful piece to read on a lazy Saturday afternoon here in the USA.

The Rolex history is interesting - and how they had the “fits and starts” and mis-steps as well.

I learned a new thing - had not heard of a cushion oyster case before.

Thanks Peter and hope you’re having a nice Saturday evening.

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Baco Noir · 21 October 2018, 05:20 AM

I’ve never read that version of early Rolex history. Thanks for sharing it Peter.

droptopman · 21 October 2018, 05:43 AM

Love posts like this. This is the reason I joined watch forums years ago to learn about watches and especially Rolex history.
Thanks Peter for taking the the time to post this. Learned something new

playmore009 · 21 October 2018, 06:05 AM

Great read - thanks!

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Johny · 21 October 2018, 06:08 AM

That was very interesting and informative.

Thank you Peter.

WatchOut4It · 21 October 2018, 06:12 AM

This was such a good read! Thanks for taking the time to share.

kepler22 · 21 October 2018, 06:17 AM

Another great read, thanks Peter, always look forward to your down to earth posts.

BVLDARI · 21 October 2018, 06:29 AM

Great info. Thanks for sharing.

chicagonoob · 21 October 2018, 07:17 AM

The depth of knowledge of members, and (more importantly) their willingness to share this knowledge is astounding. Thank you Padi - contributions like this strengthen the fabric of the forum and keep noobs like me interested and engaged!

lenfried29 · 21 October 2018, 07:48 AM

Nice write up. Thanks!

Much better read than "Incoming", "Is it safe", "Would you rather", etc.

lhanddds · 21 October 2018, 07:58 AM

Very interesting info. Thanks for posting

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lhanddds · 21 October 2018, 07:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lenfried29

Nice write up. Thanks!

Much better read than "Incoming", "Is it safe", "Would you rather", etc.

Yes, much

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Runner1975 · 21 October 2018, 08:29 AM

I really enjoy hearing/reading about the Rolex story. Rolex's history is a great business and marketing study, but besides that, when you truly enjoy wearing the watches it's just fun to know. Thanks for writing this post, Peter.

Pauln · 21 October 2018, 08:38 AM

Thank you very much for posting. Quite an interesting read.

Dr.Mehr · 21 October 2018, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by padi56

Very sorry its so difficult for you to read,myself just over 75 years old and in quite poor health.Yet I took the time to write and try and educate some of you guys, thank you for your remarks, now you have a nice day.

Thank You for writing this, Sir !

TickTockChuck · 21 October 2018, 09:08 AM

Thank you so much for taking the time to share this great historical Rolex information. Refreshing to see a post like this instead the usual. We're here for the love of watches. Take care. Cheers!

Old Expat Beast · 21 October 2018, 09:25 AM

Cheers Pete. People seem generally unaware that Rolex was selling in the Far East, India and elsewhere long before arriving in the USA

214270Explorer · 21 October 2018, 10:03 AM

Peter, thank you for the great effort you put into sharing this historical info with us.

Personally I deeply appreciated reading this, and always enjoy any offering of horo-historical material.

LuminousMaximus · 21 October 2018, 10:25 AM

Thank you for the history. I never knew about Comex, And the History of Rolex

toolr · 21 October 2018, 10:41 AM

Great read! Is it true Rolex took full control of Aegler recently, I've read somewhere it was 2004?

10klakes · 21 October 2018, 11:05 AM

Great read, thank you for taking the time to share with the forum.

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abozz · 21 October 2018, 11:29 AM

I love to read this post! Thanks!!!

antbkny · 21 October 2018, 11:55 AM

Great info

sco · 21 October 2018, 12:07 PM

Loved reading that. Thanks very much for taking the time to write it out.

austinp · 21 October 2018, 12:29 PM

I like knowing things like this. Thank you for teaching me something.

myporsche · 21 October 2018, 12:32 PM

I really enjoyed this informative post, thank you sir.

puckbw11 · 21 October 2018, 12:39 PM

Great post!

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Mystro · 21 October 2018, 12:40 PM

Profesional application is still valued more than fashion or marketing. That’s why Rolex has firm roots holding up the family tree.

21 October 2018, 05:09 AM	#33
77T 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 40,709	A wonderful piece to read on a lazy Saturday afternoon here in the USA. The Rolex history is interesting - and how they had the “fits and starts” and mis-steps as well. I learned a new thing - had not heard of a cushion oyster case before. Thanks Peter and hope you’re having a nice Saturday evening. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

21 October 2018, 05:20 AM	#34
Baco Noir "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Roger Location: Colorado Watch: this ya'll Posts: 4,814	I’ve never read that version of early Rolex history. Thanks for sharing it Peter. __________________ Current Collection: Rolex 116710BLNR & 216570 polar Explorer II; Omega Apollo 8 Speedmaster; Tudor BB Bronze Bucherer Blue Edition; Heuer Heritage Autavia; Nomos Club Sport Neomatik 42; Breitling Aerospace, Avenger Blackbird, & Superocean 44; Seiko Black Monster; Mickey Mouse Timex Electric; and dare I say it...an Apple Watch too

21 October 2018, 05:43 AM	#35
droptopman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Mark Location: Washington State Watch: SUBS and GMT's! Posts: 9,664	Love posts like this. This is the reason I joined watch forums years ago to learn about watches and especially Rolex history. Thanks Peter for taking the the time to post this. Learned something new __________________ Judge Smails: Ty, what did you shoot today? Ty: Oh, Judge, I don't keep score. Judge Smails: Then how do you measure yourself with other golfers? Ty: By height.

21 October 2018, 06:08 AM	#37
Johny "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: john Location: Scotland Watch: sub 16610Lv Posts: 13,523	That was very interesting and informative. Thank you Peter. __________________ "AFTER DARK" BAR AND NIGHT CLUB GM.

21 October 2018, 09:25 AM	#49
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Hong Kong Watch: SEIKO Posts: 28,359	Cheers Pete. People seem generally unaware that Rolex was selling in the Far East, India and elsewhere long before arriving in the USA __________________ _______________________

21 October 2018, 03:20 AM	#31
johnnyjazz "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: britain Posts: 712	I really enjoyed this piece of knowledge from Padi-Peter. I think it would be great if you could make this a regular, say, Saturday segment, with snippets of information you have learned over the years. Thanks.

21 October 2018, 03:59 AM	#32
Daniel "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: NY Posts: 25	Peter, thank you for sharing! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

21 October 2018, 06:05 AM	#36
playmore009 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Real Name: Shawn Location: Boston, MA Watch: GMT IIc, LVc Posts: 737	Great read - thanks! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

21 October 2018, 06:12 AM	#38
WatchOut4It "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: CONUS Posts: 722	This was such a good read! Thanks for taking the time to share.

21 October 2018, 06:17 AM	#39
kepler22 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: UK Posts: 117	Another great read, thanks Peter, always look forward to your down to earth posts.

21 October 2018, 06:29 AM	#40
BVLDARI "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 923	Great info. Thanks for sharing.

21 October 2018, 07:17 AM	#41
chicagonoob "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Real Name: Brian Location: SE Mitten Watch: ing with interest Posts: 170	The depth of knowledge of members, and (more importantly) their willingness to share this knowledge is astounding. Thank you Padi - contributions like this strengthen the fabric of the forum and keep noobs like me interested and engaged!

21 October 2018, 07:48 AM	#42
lenfried29 Banned Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Far Far Away Watch: tick-tock Posts: 1,206	Nice write up. Thanks! Much better read than "Incoming", "Is it safe", "Would you rather", etc.

21 October 2018, 07:58 AM	#43
lhanddds Banned Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: USA Watch: of course Posts: 8,429	Very interesting info. Thanks for posting Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

21 October 2018, 08:29 AM	#45
Runner1975 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: Florida Posts: 161	I really enjoy hearing/reading about the Rolex story. Rolex's history is a great business and marketing study, but besides that, when you truly enjoy wearing the watches it's just fun to know. Thanks for writing this post, Peter.

21 October 2018, 08:38 AM	#46
Pauln "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: Paul Location: Colorado Watch: Explorer Posts: 1,543	Thank you very much for posting. Quite an interesting read.

21 October 2018, 09:08 AM	#48
TickTockChuck "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Real Name: Chuck Location: Canada Watch: Rolex 116610LV Posts: 2,133	Thank you so much for taking the time to share this great historical Rolex information. Refreshing to see a post like this instead the usual. We're here for the love of watches. Take care. Cheers!

21 October 2018, 10:03 AM	#50
214270Explorer "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: United States Watch: me buy Watches Posts: 3,955	Peter, thank you for the great effort you put into sharing this historical info with us. Personally I deeply appreciated reading this, and always enjoy any offering of horo-historical material. __________________ “The display of actual intelligence terrifies much of mankind” Rolex "some" Tudor "some" Damasko "some" Misc Pieces "some" Marathon "some" GS Spring Drive "some" Hamilton "some" Findeisen "some"

21 October 2018, 10:25 AM	#51
LuminousMaximus "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: USA Watch: me hit Huge Lotto Posts: 6,502	Thank you for the history. I never knew about Comex, And the History of Rolex __________________ “Every man Dies... Not Every Man, Really Lives.” – William Wallace - To really lives means to live your life to the fullest. It means to chase your dreams, take risks, and to love life. Since everyone’s fate is the same, why not live the best life that you possibly can? In order to really live,you must seize the day. Live each day as if it's your last and overall just do it! Today is a gift, that’s why it’s called the present...

21 October 2018, 10:41 AM	#52
toolr 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Northwest Posts: 1,338	Great read! Is it true Rolex took full control of Aegler recently, I've read somewhere it was 2004?

21 October 2018, 11:05 AM	#53
10klakes "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: USA Watch: Collector Posts: 1,482	Great read, thank you for taking the time to share with the forum. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

21 October 2018, 11:29 AM	#54
abozz "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: In my home. Watch: 116660, 126600 Posts: 2,905	I love to read this post! Thanks!!!

21 October 2018, 11:55 AM	#55
antbkny "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Real Name: Anthony Location: Brooklyn, NY Watch: Dblue Posts: 6,723	Great info

21 October 2018, 12:07 PM	#56
sco "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Chicago Watch: Subc AT 8500 CSO Posts: 3,646	Loved reading that. Thanks very much for taking the time to write it out.

21 October 2018, 12:29 PM	#57
austinp "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: us Posts: 3,267	I like knowing things like this. Thank you for teaching me something.

21 October 2018, 12:32 PM	#58
myporsche "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: LA<>NY Watch: Rolex♠Lange Posts: 2,277	I really enjoyed this informative post, thank you sir.

21 October 2018, 12:39 PM	#59
puckbw11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Texas/Virginia Posts: 292	Great post! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

21 October 2018, 12:40 PM	#60
Mystro 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: The Mystro ;) Location: Central Pa. Posts: 14,708	Profesional application is still valued more than fashion or marketing. That’s why Rolex has firm roots holding up the family tree. __________________

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