Thrive and prosper! Have you seen the waiting lists for stainless steel sports watches?Can't argue with any of that tones. I've owned the same Sub since the late '90s, and bought into the brand ethos completely. The likes of older chaps such as you and I buying three Rolexs (Rolleii?) between us over nigh on half a century won't help them in the future though. The nub of the issue I guess is the risk that with all products - the market changes, and your offering starts to become less meaningful to buyers out there. My three grown-up offspring have little interest in cars, or motorbikes, and indeed less in watches of any kind. "Dad-Bling' was they term they annointed my small collection of carefully selected and much treasured time-pieces with
I'd like to see a company like Rolex thrive and prosper, because I'm a traditionalist at heart - and respect what they do. Not sure if the next lot coming after us will see it/them the same way alas.
I'd like to see a company like Rolex thrive and prosper, because I'm a traditionalist at heart - and respect what they do. Not sure if the next lot coming after us will see it/them the same way alas.
I suspect Rolex will. Hans Wilsdorf, Rolex's founder, wasn't a watchmaker, but he had a feel for good ideas, and a talent for publicising them. ... And Edmund Hilary wore one on that first ascent of Everest.
Good point. I had vaguely heard the Rolex v. Smiths story, but had never followed it up and your post persuaded me to look more closely at it. And this detailed investigation seems to show quite convincingly that you are correct:Perhaps Hilary did wear a Rolex up Everest, but as you probably know, this 'fact' is debatable. There's competing evidence that Hilary actually wore a Smith watch (a British watch, no less), not a Rolex, up the summit but I guess we'll never know.
But Rolex, being the masters of subtle marketing, will convince you that Rolex was that watch.
And Rolex also implies in marketing that Hilary wore an Explorer for the expedition when in reality the watch in question was a different model.
p/s: I am not a Rolex hater, in fact I quite like their older models although not their recent watches.
Ageless design. Looks great on that oyster bracelet. Love the all white hands that work so well with the dial. Congratulations on getting such a tidy example.
Thanks Sir I'm well happy with itAgeless design. Looks great on that oyster bracelet. Love the all white hands that work so well with the dial. Congratulations on getting such a tidy example.
Bazza, that's a great watch. I've been looking for one locally or when I visit Japan.
I love how the old Seiko quartz watches are largely under the radar and relatively not sought after even by most Seiko aficionados. While I am a fan of vintage mechanical watches, these days I mostly wear Seiko quartz. My absolute favorites are the 300m Tunas and the 7548 divers, and the 7c43 will be a worthy addition to my quartz stable.
Did you source yours directly from Japan?
I came across these bizarre items and thought they have to be seen (or obscene, as the case may be):
I came across these bizarre items and thought they have to be seen (or obscene, as the case may be):
https://www.chrono24.de/search/index.htm?query=Mb&f+Horological+Machine&dosearch=true&searchexplain=1&watchTypes=&accessoryTypes=&utm_source=Chrono24_User_Mailings&utm_campaign=5a87392c60-2020_KW42_EditorsPicks_DE&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_e16d3f7d62-5a87392c60-193106793
They clearly keep them well hidden then.MB&F make beautiful watches....
The back is prettier than the front on that Bazz..