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Rolex was funded in 1908 by Mr. Hans Wilsdorf and revolutionized the watch industry in the 1920's with the invention of the waterproof watch. It has rapidly become the most popular watch brand in the world, with watches that have proven to be dependable "from the top of the world to the bottom of the sea".

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Jeff aka DrStrong

Those were the times... Paul Newman in hot pants on the race track...

(view entire thread) smith (registered) on Feb 07, 2010-03:37 AM

you must dig deep finding all these pics gazoz (registered) on Feb 07, 2010-04:08 AM

Is it true... DrStrong (registered) on Feb 07, 2010-04:34 AM

Cool pics! PN looks like our Jeff! :) [nt] amanico (registered) on Feb 07, 2010-09:02 AM

I guess it's a compliment ? DrStrong (registered) on Feb 08, 2010-01:10 AM

Of course! :))) amanico (registered) on Feb 08, 2010-02:44 AM

You have done it again... hans_jorgen_1968 (registered) on Feb 07, 2010-09:46 AM

Where can I get a pair of those?? Davo (registered) on Feb 07, 2010-16:32 PM

Some things never change :)

T2009 (registered) on Feb 08, 2010-16:34 PM

My eyes! My eyes! MTF (registered) on Feb 08, 2010-22:17 PM

Fantastic images!!! Thanks!!! bullibeer (registered) on Feb 09, 2010-00:04 AM

Sea-Dweller Deepsea Price (view entire thread) marcs2312 (registered) on Feb 06, 2010-11:46 AM

Prices are generally not discussed in this forum [nt] Bill (registered) on Feb 06, 2010-17:48 PM

GMT Saturday?..............

(view entire thread) Jocke (registered) on Feb 06, 2010-04:19 AM

All day - Nice pics Jocke [nt] Bill (registered) on Feb 06, 2010-17:51 PM

DeepSea (view entire thread) grigo (registered) on Feb 05, 2010-22:59 PM

Congrats, George! amanico (registered) on Feb 05, 2010-23:05 PM

Great stuff George.. hans_jorgen_1968 (registered) on Feb 06, 2010-08:35 AM

It's finally come! patrick_y (registered) on Feb 08, 2010-23:46 PM

Soon grigo (registered) on Feb 09, 2010-00:50 AM

My lovely Sub & GMTII

(view entire thread) suplex108 (registered) on Feb 05, 2010-22:25 PM

An unvadoidable pair... amanico (registered) on Feb 05, 2010-22:44 PM

Go for a crown .Right... suplex108 (registered) on Feb 05, 2010-23:13 PM

So, to keep the Symmetry ... amanico (registered) on Feb 05, 2010-23:21 PM

116613LN suplex108 (registered) on Feb 07, 2010-01:26 AM

Great pair... hans_jorgen_1968 (registered) on Feb 06, 2010-08:39 AM

Should I get 1016 or 114270 suplex108 (registered) on Feb 07, 2010-01:37 AM

Serial number question …

(view entire thread) AndrewD (registered) on Feb 04, 2010-20:16 PM

Yes DrStrong (registered) on Feb 05, 2010-05:01 AM

Thanks, Jeff.. I was not sure about the moment. amanico (registered) on Feb 05, 2010-22:45 PM

Thanks Jeff, much appreciated. [nt] AndrewD (registered) on Feb 06, 2010-04:41 AM

Sub & Co in BKK.

(view entire thread) VMM (registered) on Feb 04, 2010-15:12 PM

Yours, Vicente? amanico (registered) on Feb 05, 2010-22:47 PM

Not mine. I took the yellow Emergency to BKK. VMM (registered) on Feb 06, 2010-01:48 AM

The Submariner is spectacular ! DrStrong (registered) on Feb 05, 2010-23:49 PM

Exclamation mark is.........

(view entire thread) Philipps (registered) on Feb 04, 2010-09:19 AM

Excellent post, Phillipps...and a question. BDLJ (registered) on Feb 04, 2010-14:56 PM

Thanks !! & What's the question??....

Philipps (registered) on Feb 05, 2010-01:24 AM

Your photographs answered it... BDLJ (registered) on Feb 07, 2010-23:33 PM

What a brilliant and intersting post Philipp :-) hans_jorgen_1968 (registered) on Feb 05, 2010-07:01 AM

Superb post, Philipps, amanico (registered) on Feb 05, 2010-22:51 PM

THANKS Nicolas!!! nt Philipps (registered) on Feb 06, 2010-11:45 AM

Evolution of luminous on Rolex sport....

(view entire thread) Philipps (registered) on Feb 03, 2010-01:28 AM

Thankyou for sharing Philipp .. hans_jorgen_1968 (registered) on Feb 03, 2010-05:08 AM

Very interesting my friend ! DrStrong (registered) on Feb 03, 2010-10:09 AM

great post Ryan5446 (registered) on Feb 03, 2010-10:25 AM

Thanks guy's!!!

Philipps (registered) on Feb 03, 2010-14:13 PM

Are you sure the damage BDLJ (registered) on Feb 03, 2010-14:52 PM

Yes & Check radiation...then you understand ;-)

Philipps (registered) on Feb 04, 2010-01:29 AM

I've used Geiger counters... BDLJ (registered) on Feb 04, 2010-14:41 PM

Very informative. Aless156 (registered) on Feb 09, 2010-01:28 AM

Paul Newman preparing for racing in a G-99.....

(view entire thread) smith (registered) on Feb 02, 2010-12:26 PM

Damn cool pic! amanico (registered) on Feb 02, 2010-13:52 PM

Mr Smith, great shot, again... hans_jorgen_1968 (registered) on Feb 03, 2010-05:05 AM

A Journey into the Heart of Racing History .... it's 1968 at Daytona...

(view entire thread) smith (registered) on Feb 02, 2010-07:34 AM

Another great pic from the Past. Thanks, Smith! amanico (registered) on Feb 02, 2010-07:51 AM

That is REALLY cool ! DrStrong (registered) on Feb 02, 2010-09:30 AM

The Elford Daytona was offered on ebay...

smith (registered) on Feb 02, 2010-11:42 AM

Mr Smith... hans_jorgen_1968 (registered) on Feb 02, 2010-11:05 AM

The won Daytona became Elford's daily beater...

smith (registered) on Feb 02, 2010-12:13 PM

That is a great picture ! DrStrong (registered) on Feb 02, 2010-12:25 PM

In fact it is an Apollinaris....the Queen of table waters...but anyway... smith (registered) on Feb 02, 2010-12:29 PM

At least, he's smoking...;-) [nt] DrStrong (registered) on Feb 02, 2010-12:34 PM

And still alive and kicking.....

smith (registered) on Feb 02, 2010-12:39 PM

Thanks Smith

DrStrong (registered) on Feb 02, 2010-13:13 PM

Rolex History and the Trieste (view entire thread) cfdfire (registered) on Feb 01, 2010-13:30 PM

very cool! [nt] Giggs (registered) on Feb 02, 2010-04:33 AM

Fascinating video, thanks ! [nt] DrStrong (registered) on Feb 02, 2010-06:28 AM

It appears to be a cfdfire (registered) on Feb 02, 2010-14:51 PM

never seen this before, it is new to me. thanks for sharing. Stefan Ma (registered) on Feb 02, 2010-07:12 AM

Your welcome... cfdfire (registered) on Feb 02, 2010-14:56 PM

Fantastic! eparisini (registered) on Feb 03, 2010-02:30 AM

My new Tudor Sub !

(view entire thread) ferrariben65 (registered) on Jan 29, 2010-10:36 AM

Really nice Tudor Sub, Ben.. hans_jorgen_1968 (registered) on Jan 29, 2010-14:52 PM

Great watch ! cronolust (registered) on Jan 30, 2010-13:09 PM

Thanks for the input ferrariben65 (registered) on Jan 30, 2010-13:27 PM

Better Photos

ferrariben65 (registered) on Jan 31, 2010-16:20 PM

How could I miss this post! amanico (registered) on Jan 31, 2010-23:46 PM

VN eparisini (registered) on Feb 01, 2010-06:57 AM

Well taken photos mell0822 (registered) on Feb 03, 2010-05:25 AM

Nice one! Congratulations. [nt] Davo (registered) on Feb 04, 2010-16:26 PM

Thanks to all for the kind words ! ferrariben65 (registered) on Feb 04, 2010-18:52 PM

rolex 116618 - Black or Blue dial? (view entire thread) jenniferjanef (registered) on Jan 29, 2010-01:12 AM

Blue

hans_jorgen_1968 (registered) on Jan 29, 2010-05:04 AM

Be aware of seller tmond41 (view entire thread) DLow (registered) on Jan 27, 2010-19:47 PM

Green Sub running slow (view entire thread) BaBa (registered) on Jan 27, 2010-18:08 PM

I'd get the watch serviced AnthonyTsai (registered) on Jan 28, 2010-10:50 AM

Yes, you should. amanico (registered) on Jan 30, 2010-04:12 AM

Daytona with Black Ceramic Bazel..... (view entire thread) GPUSA71_76 (registered) on Jan 27, 2010-17:19 PM

It could look great !

DrStrong (registered) on Jan 28, 2010-11:50 AM

Imagine this old thing with a ceramic bezel

Oztimelord (registered) on Jan 29, 2010-01:43 AM

Come on René ! DrStrong (registered) on Jan 29, 2010-03:59 AM

Awesome eparisini (registered) on Jan 29, 2010-08:32 AM

I know it's not a diver.............

(view entire thread) Jocke (registered) on Jan 26, 2010-11:37 AM

Rolex should book you for their next campaign! anaesdoc (registered) on Jan 26, 2010-11:59 AM

You're severely in love, eeeh, Jocke? amanico (registered) on Jan 26, 2010-12:08 PM

Exceptionally awesome shot... chaser579 (registered) on Jan 27, 2010-10:46 AM

Needing help to identify watch authenticity... (view entire thread) welderwoman (registered) on Jan 25, 2010-19:29 PM

That watch not belongs to this place............. Jocke (registered) on Jan 26, 2010-11:39 AM

SUBMARINER LV(Green Bezel).. IS IT DISCONTINUED (view entire thread) benomos (registered) on Jan 25, 2010-12:36 PM

SUBMARINER LV(Green Bezel).. IS IT DISCONTINUED mell0822 (registered) on Jan 26, 2010-20:36 PM

that discount is amazing Ir77 (registered) on Jan 27, 2010-06:21 AM

Unsold models shipped back from the US simonk (registered) on Jan 31, 2010-06:48 AM

So simple..........

(view entire thread) Jocke (registered) on Jan 24, 2010-12:26 PM

...And so powerful! Another stunning pic from Jocke! [nt] amanico (registered) on Jan 24, 2010-13:10 PM

The Explorer has a Big Soul...

DrStrong (registered) on Jan 25, 2010-12:25 PM

Sun at last.... now you can feel the full magic!!!

(view entire thread) bullibeer (registered) on Jan 23, 2010-04:23 AM

It's getting real hot in here.... DrStrong (registered) on Jan 23, 2010-04:40 AM

Is this.... PinkPanther (registered) on Jan 24, 2010-13:02 PM

What a crazy dial, Bernhard. amanico (registered) on Jan 24, 2010-13:13 PM

Really nice and beautiful dial :-) Well done B! [nt] hans_jorgen_1968 (registered) on Jan 25, 2010-05:29 AM

Wow! Now that's impressive. Davo (registered) on Jan 29, 2010-02:00 AM

It's so cold.... i need summer... TROPICAL summer.

(view entire thread) bullibeer (registered) on Jan 22, 2010-05:01 AM

I FOUND MY TROPICAL WATCH.. so summer please come!!!!

bullibeer (registered) on Jan 22, 2010-05:35 AM

That is f--king strong Mr.Gatsby (registered) on Jan 22, 2010-10:09 AM

Now that is what I call... DrStrong (registered) on Jan 22, 2010-12:46 PM

Congratulations.... PinkPanther (registered) on Jan 24, 2010-13:00 PM

You are not alone Ares501 (registered) on Jan 22, 2010-05:50 AM

I have a very nice friend from Amsterdam who loves hot and hates cold weather,

marcelo (registered) on Jan 22, 2010-06:04 AM

our summer here is all year round, but yours is very special and sexy one, LOL Stefan Ma (registered) on Jan 23, 2010-08:09 AM

New Rolex website

(view entire thread) DrStrong (registered) on Jan 22, 2010-01:03 AM

Finally ... thank you for info [nt] Ares501 (registered) on Jan 22, 2010-02:28 AM

Nice... chaser579 (registered) on Jan 22, 2010-09:10 AM

Is it first time they show vintage Rolex on their website jeff??

Philipps (registered) on Jan 22, 2010-09:42 AM

Also like the old adds they show...

Philipps (registered) on Jan 22, 2010-09:44 AM

Great new site.. hans_jorgen_1968 (registered) on Jan 25, 2010-05:28 AM

good to see that Ryan5446 (registered) on Jan 22, 2010-09:55 AM

I hope so Philipp.... DrStrong (registered) on Jan 23, 2010-04:42 AM

Check out their heritage campaign from today's newspapers!!!!....

Philipps (registered) on Jan 23, 2010-07:48 AM

Someone should make a special edition of the Deep Sea... DrStrong (registered) on Jan 23, 2010-11:31 AM

LOL Jeff!!!! That what i'm thinking all day ;-))

Philipps (registered) on Jan 23, 2010-14:20 PM

Thank you.....::)) PinkPanther (registered) on Jan 24, 2010-13:08 PM

Truly a big improvement! Starman (registered) on Jan 25, 2010-04:31 AM

Tough choice (view entire thread) rnaden (registered) on Jan 19, 2010-18:42 PM

Simple grigo (registered) on Jan 19, 2010-22:07 PM

Aesthetics rnaden (registered) on Jan 19, 2010-22:15 PM

Aesthetics Bis grigo (registered) on Jan 20, 2010-00:24 AM

re: Aesthetics Bis Dino944 (registered) on Jan 20, 2010-10:57 AM

Insightful rnaden (registered) on Jan 22, 2010-06:13 AM

Glad I could be of help... Dino944 (registered) on Jan 22, 2010-11:36 AM

For weekday wear, explorer II. Weekend, Milgauss dundev (registered) on Jan 20, 2010-05:14 AM

Both? rnaden (registered) on Jan 20, 2010-06:45 AM

For me... dxboon (registered) on Jan 22, 2010-01:26 AM

Same stuff I like rnaden (registered) on Jan 22, 2010-06:16 AM

2 different scenarios CorruptedSanity (registered) on Jan 22, 2010-10:15 AM

If wearing comfort was the issue..... benjomd (registered) on Jan 28, 2010-13:20 PM

Pay attention to Robert Korom!! SCAMMER (view entire thread) plokiu2005 (registered) on Jan 19, 2010-00:08 AM

he has been banned from the forum... DrStrong (registered) on Jan 19, 2010-03:48 AM

waiting on a refund too Elshan (registered) on Jan 20, 2010-04:53 AM

this is the main reason i always pay by credit card using paypal gmhutton (registered) on Jan 21, 2010-10:31 AM

I do the same, only PayPal... hans_jorgen_1968 (registered) on Jan 26, 2010-00:08 AM

Always.... PinkPanther (registered) on Jan 24, 2010-13:04 PM

Type his name into cfdfire (registered) on Feb 01, 2010-16:23 PM

Any experience sending a rolex for PVD coating? (view entire thread) Avimd (registered) on Jan 17, 2010-20:08 PM

The main problem is that Rolex won't accept to service any modified watch. amanico (registered) on Jan 17, 2010-21:26 PM

Need views on this 1016

(view entire thread) Chromatic Fugue (registered) on Jan 16, 2010-13:45 PM

here's a marginally clearer image

Chromatic Fugue (registered) on Jan 16, 2010-16:53 PM

Always.... PinkPanther (registered) on Jan 17, 2010-05:21 AM

Daytona 16520 (view entire thread) dz (registered) on Jan 16, 2010-01:31 AM

YES

eparisini (registered) on Jan 16, 2010-15:20 PM

More Yacht-Master, forgive me

(view entire thread) emcquillan (registered) on Jan 15, 2010-19:11 PM

A Captain's watch! amanico (registered) on Jan 15, 2010-23:49 PM

Thanks Nicolas. In beautiful Maui.

emcquillan (registered) on Jan 16, 2010-10:29 AM

Ook, I see... amanico (registered) on Jan 16, 2010-10:34 AM

One of the dressiest sport watches... chaser579 (registered) on Jan 16, 2010-16:52 PM

Thank you chaser579 [nt] emcquillan (registered) on Jan 16, 2010-18:25 PM

Nice pics! Peter (registered) on Jan 17, 2010-03:25 AM

Thank you Peter [nt] emcquillan (registered) on Jan 18, 2010-13:51 PM

Still one of the best looking... rnaden (registered) on Jan 17, 2010-09:46 AM

Thanks Richard. I hope you do get one. Best, [nt] emcquillan (registered) on Jan 18, 2010-13:52 PM

Paris...

(view entire thread) Philipps (registered) on Jan 14, 2010-12:28 PM

I know that they're all different...

DrStrong (registered) on Jan 14, 2010-13:21 PM

Great little collection... hans_jorgen_1968 (registered) on Jan 14, 2010-13:51 PM

Wonderful group of PN's you have there Oztimelord (registered) on Jan 14, 2010-21:28 PM

Awesome group! Peter (registered) on Jan 17, 2010-03:26 AM

Thanks guy's!!!

Philipps (registered) on Jan 19, 2010-14:39 PM

Beautiful watches. Deep-6 (registered) on Jan 21, 2010-19:58 PM

My first Rolex

(view entire thread) emcquillan (registered) on Jan 12, 2010-17:09 PM

another try

emcquillan (registered) on Jan 12, 2010-17:45 PM

Nice modern Rolex...Now all you need is one of these to go with it..:) :)

Miles151 (registered) on Jan 13, 2010-01:00 AM

I couldn't agree more :) but my banker will kill me. [nt] emcquillan (registered) on Jan 13, 2010-09:02 AM

Maybe kill your banker than LOL [nt] Starman (registered) on Jan 13, 2010-10:29 AM

Nice Catch congrats to you [nt] gazoz (registered) on Jan 12, 2010-19:37 PM

Thanks Gazoz [nt] emcquillan (registered) on Jan 13, 2010-09:02 AM

Congrats! rnaden (registered) on Jan 12, 2010-21:11 PM

Thanks, I tried on several in the professional emcquillan (registered) on Jan 13, 2010-09:06 AM

This is a Submariner for a Captain amanico (registered) on Jan 12, 2010-22:11 PM

I think it might have been...

chaser579 (registered) on Jan 13, 2010-08:31 AM

Another fine piece. [nt] emcquillan (registered) on Jan 13, 2010-09:09 AM

Thanks Nicloas emcquillan (registered) on Jan 13, 2010-09:08 AM

That's the way my man! Starman (registered) on Jan 13, 2010-10:30 AM

Thanks Starman, I am in a beautiful emcquillan (registered) on Jan 13, 2010-19:00 PM

A very classy Rolex, congrats ! [nt] DrStrong (registered) on Jan 13, 2010-12:42 PM

Thank you Dr. Strong [nt] emcquillan (registered) on Jan 13, 2010-19:00 PM

Congrats................

Jocke (registered) on Jan 14, 2010-10:36 AM

Beautiful picture! Thanks Jocke emcquillan (registered) on Jan 14, 2010-11:01 AM

Spectacular shot, Jocke. Thanks a lot! [nt] amanico (registered) on Jan 14, 2010-12:14 PM

Clint Eastwood: Taste, not technology!

(view entire thread) smith (registered) on Jan 12, 2010-11:40 AM

Is that a Rolex on his wrist? marcelo (registered) on Jan 12, 2010-13:45 PM

Yes...

smith (registered) on Jan 12, 2010-23:57 PM

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