Smiths were the only watches worn on the summit of Everest in '53. The proof.

[Rev-O]

I was listening to Brendan Cunningham in this recent podcast interview...

Yes, we've covered some of that already in this thread. e.g. post 127

It's what they've done since 1953. And the first waterproof wristwatch etc etc

What with waiting lists and ADs retaining cards and randomised serial numbers etc I'm afraid Rolex have lost any affection or respect from me.

Their watches are good -- good, not great -- but their marketing is phenomenal and, at times, mendacious.

Still, the fanboys will queue up (literally) to get their hands on these boring, stale, mass-produced Veblen bling bracelets.

I honestly can't see how they are an option for true watch lovers though.

So e.g. this:

"1926
The first waterproof wristwatch
In 1926, the creation by Rolex of the first waterproof and dustproof wristwatch marked a major step forward. Given the name “Oyster”, this watch featured a hermetically sealed case which provided optimal protection for the movement."

from Rolex's own website (here: https://www.rolex.com/about-rolex-wa...tory/1926-1945) accessed today.

And:

"Since the creation in 1926 of the Oyster case, the first waterproof case in the world, we have developed multiple innovations that have honed this hallmark." Again, Rolex's own copy (here: https://www.rolex.com/watchmaking/ma...waterproofness )



Really?

See "The Inconvenient Truth about the World's First Waterproof Watch, the Story of Charles Depollier and his Waterproof Trench Watches of the Great War" by Stan Czubernat

here: https://www.lrfantiquewatches.com/

And the Rolex forum had their minds blown here:

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=885601

("Wait, what, Rolex lied and are still lying?")

good discussion (to which Stan Czubernat contributes) here:

https://www.watchcrunch.com/LRFAntiq...-them-in-35209