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jake · 27 November 2010, 08:34 PM

Hi Everybody!!!

I hope you are all having a great start of the Holiday Season.

Over the Thanksgiving weekend I have been working on probably the greatest Rolex history story I will ever write, and it is named "The Hans Wilsdorf Story (Founder Of Rolex).

This amazing story contains many never before published candid photos of Hans Wilsdorf and walks you through the steps of his amazing life.

You can check it out at:

http://rolexblog.blogspot.com

I hope you enjoy reading and looking at the photos as much as I am enjoying putting it all together.

Happy Holidays!!!!!!

Jake

Alcan · 27 November 2010, 09:00 PM

A terrific read so far, Jake

SkyKing31 · 27 November 2010, 10:46 PM

Jake .. What a great read .. Thanks for posting.

Robbie Wilsdorf

dddrees · 27 November 2010, 11:08 PM

Jake, I just started reading it however I will have to finish it later.

So far very interesting read, thanks for sharing with the group.

Dan Pierce · 27 November 2010, 11:09 PM

Jake, this will be a great read during this afternoons cigar.

Many thanks for all your hard work.

I also enjoy listening to your podcasts during long drives and/ or flights.

dP

buz-lh · 27 November 2010, 11:27 PM

I enjoyed reading this, thanks Jake for your research and efforts.

therolexguy · 28 November 2010, 02:30 AM

Wow. This is great information. Thanks for sharing.

GradyPhilpott · 28 November 2010, 03:32 AM

Fascinating!

Route 66 · 28 November 2010, 03:58 AM

I haven't read it yet but I will later when I have more time.

Thanks for letting us know about it.

R1@160@alltimes · 28 November 2010, 04:03 AM

Started reading it yesterday evening and I am about half way through now. Lots of information that I did not see published anywhere else.

Thank you Jake

MonBK · 28 November 2010, 04:06 AM

Great job on the article.

I asked in the other thread but didn't get any answers.

Jake, do you know how Andre' Heiniger became the CEO of Rolex? I find it interesting that he would just pop in from Argentina after HW died and simply take over the whole operation.

jake · 28 November 2010, 08:50 AM

It is a fascinating question, and I intend to cover it in this article. I just have not gotten to it yet.

Apparently, Andre moved from Argentina just after his son Patrick was born in Argentina in 1950. He joined Rolex in 1950 and became close and respected by Hans Wilsdorf. Two years after Hans Wilsdorf passed away, Andre Heiniger was appointed by the board of Rolex to be the new CEO. This means that he climbed the ladder of Rolex in 12 years to become its leader, which means he must have been a very driven, dynamic and talented man.

Maybe one day, I will get to interview Patrick Heiniger and he will be able to fill in the missing pieces of the puzzle.

That is what is so interesting about all the missing pieces of the this puzzle, is that there are people alive today that know all this history, but nobody has ever bothered to put it together, and the greatest mystery is trying to figure out why?

My best guess, is that the powers that be at Rolex have been so busy for so long focusing on building and maintaining the brand, they never stopped to reflect back on how the brand was built.

As they say, "Time Will Tell."

Happy Holidays!!!

Jake

Quote:

Originally Posted by MonBK

Great job on the article.

I asked in the other thread but didn't get any answers.

Jake, do you know how Andre' Heiniger became the CEO of Rolex? I find it interesting that he would just pop in from Argentina after HW died and simply take over the whole operation.

MonBK · 28 November 2010, 09:20 AM

Thanks Jake, I appreciate the reply. I thought he moved back in 1963 at the time he took over.
Interesting that he only waited 5 years after the war ended before returning?

robsteve · 28 November 2010, 09:51 AM

Excellent read Jake. Thank you for sharing it with us.

Robert

t e x · 28 November 2010, 09:58 AM

Hi Jake, I look forward to reading the article

mr.briar · 28 November 2010, 10:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jake

It is a fascinating question, and I intend to cover it in this article. I just have not gotten to it yet.

Apparently, Andre moved from Argentina just after his son Patrick was born in Argentina in 1950. He joined Rolex in 1950 and became close and respected by Hans Wilsdorf. Two years after Hans Wilsdorf passed away, Andre Heiniger was appointed by the board of Rolex to be the new CEO. This means that he climbed the ladder of Rolex in 12 years to become its leader, which means he must have been a very driven, dynamic and talented man.

Maybe one day, I will get to interview Patrick Heiniger and he will be able to fill in the missing pieces of the puzzle.

That is what is so interesting about all the missing pieces of the this puzzle, is that there are people alive today that know all this history, but nobody has ever bothered to put it together, and the greatest mystery is trying to figure out why?

My best guess, is that the powers that be at Rolex have been so busy for so long focusing on building and maintaining the brand, they never stopped to reflect back on how the brand was built.

As they say, "Time Will Tell."

Happy Holidays!!!

Jake

Wow! Thanks for sharing, Jake! Really enjoyed reading it!

I somehow remember your interview with T. Walker about Andre Heiniger.

jimbones43 · 28 November 2010, 10:28 AM

Well done Jake!! Now where can I get a pair of your jeans???
:)

rpryan55 · 28 November 2010, 10:56 AM

Excellent read, Jake. It amazes me what you've been able to find.

Perdu · 28 November 2010, 11:22 AM

Hi Jake,

Your work is outstanding and adds to the bible on Rolex "The Best of Time, Rolex Wrist Watches" by Dowling/Hess. It's especially interesting to have Wilsdorf's own words in the story. You have done all Rolex fans a great service.

Gary

cool-canuck · 28 November 2010, 04:10 PM

wow, amazing site!

chstoft · 28 November 2010, 10:37 PM

Fascinating. Thx for sharing!

27 November 2010, 08:34 PM	#1
jake "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Jake Location: San Francisco Watch: Green Submariner Posts: 751	The Hans Wilsdorf Story (Founder Of Rolex) Hi Everybody!!! I hope you are all having a great start of the Holiday Season. Over the Thanksgiving weekend I have been working on probably the greatest Rolex history story I will ever write, and it is named "The Hans Wilsdorf Story (Founder Of Rolex). This amazing story contains many never before published candid photos of Hans Wilsdorf and walks you through the steps of his amazing life. You can check it out at: http://rolexblog.blogspot.com I hope you enjoy reading and looking at the photos as much as I am enjoying putting it all together. Happy Holidays!!!!!! Jake __________________ Editor & Publisher of Jake's Rolex World Magazine which you can always find at: http://www.RolexMagazine.com

27 November 2010, 09:00 PM	#2
Alcan 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Al Location: Way Up North Watch: your P's & Q's Posts: 10,473	A terrific read so far, Jake __________________ Member #1,315 I don't want to get technical, but according to chemistry alcohol IS a solution!

27 November 2010, 11:09 PM	#5
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 35,828	Jake, this will be a great read during this afternoons cigar. Many thanks for all your hard work. I also enjoy listening to your podcasts during long drives and/ or flights. dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

27 November 2010, 11:27 PM	#6
buz-lh "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Buz Location: Atlanta Watch: Rolex Tudor Pam Posts: 5,108	I enjoyed reading this, thanks Jake for your research and efforts. __________________ Buz The faster you move, the slower time passes, the longer you live. Peter Diamandis

28 November 2010, 03:32 AM	#8
GradyPhilpott 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: 116710 BLNR Posts: 34,353	Fascinating! __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

27 November 2010, 10:46 PM	#3
SkyKing31 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Manalapan Florida Watch: Tridor Masterpiece Posts: 2,819	Jake .. What a great read .. Thanks for posting. Robbie Wilsdorf

27 November 2010, 11:08 PM	#4
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,251	Jake, I just started reading it however I will have to finish it later. So far very interesting read, thanks for sharing with the group.

28 November 2010, 02:30 AM	#7
therolexguy 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Todd Location: US Posts: 3,525	Wow. This is great information. Thanks for sharing.

28 November 2010, 03:58 AM	#9
Route 66 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Steve Location: Burbank, CA Watch: 214270 Mark II Posts: 4,121	I haven't read it yet but I will later when I have more time. Thanks for letting us know about it.

28 November 2010, 04:03 AM	#10
R1@160@alltimes "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USA Watch: ♛ Posts: 4,408	Started reading it yesterday evening and I am about half way through now. Lots of information that I did not see published anywhere else. Thank you Jake __________________

28 November 2010, 04:06 AM	#11
MonBK Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kingstown Posts: 58,281	Great job on the article. I asked in the other thread but didn't get any answers. Jake, do you know how Andre' Heiniger became the CEO of Rolex? I find it interesting that he would just pop in from Argentina after HW died and simply take over the whole operation.

28 November 2010, 09:20 AM	#13
MonBK Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kingstown Posts: 58,281	Thanks Jake, I appreciate the reply. I thought he moved back in 1963 at the time he took over. Interesting that he only waited 5 years after the war ended before returning?

28 November 2010, 09:51 AM	#14
robsteve "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 776	Excellent read Jake. Thank you for sharing it with us. Robert

28 November 2010, 09:58 AM	#15
t e x "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Joel Location: Renton, WA Watch: 16610LV Posts: 2,990	Hi Jake, I look forward to reading the article __________________ ___/ /_/ /_____ 16610LV; Ball Diver EMT II \:::::::::::::::/ ~~~~~~~~~~

28 November 2010, 10:28 AM	#17
jimbones43 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Jim Location: Earth Posts: 1,067	Well done Jake!! Now where can I get a pair of your jeans??? :)

28 November 2010, 10:56 AM	#18
rpryan55 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Dick Location: USA Watch: SubND,DD,SSDaytona Posts: 2,257	Excellent read, Jake. It amazes me what you've been able to find. __________________ “The only reason for time ....................... is so that everything doesn't happen at once." Albert Einstein

28 November 2010, 11:22 AM	#19
Perdu "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Gary Location: GMT-6 Watch: GMT Posts: 3,350	Hi Jake, Your work is outstanding and adds to the bible on Rolex "The Best of Time, Rolex Wrist Watches" by Dowling/Hess. It's especially interesting to have Wilsdorf's own words in the story. You have done all Rolex fans a great service. Gary __________________ Omega Seamaster 300M GMT Noire Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 8500 Benson 1937 Sterling Silver Hunter

28 November 2010, 04:10 PM	#20
cool-canuck "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 22	wow, amazing site!

28 November 2010, 10:37 PM	#21
chstoft "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Christian Location: Munich, Germany Watch: me Posts: 223	Fascinating. Thx for sharing!

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