Tuesday, September 26, 2017
William Shatner On Star Trek Turning 50
Sunday, September 24, 2017
Google Maps 3D Satellite View Rolex Movement Factory Bienne, Switzerland 1928
Google Maps
3D Satellite View
Rolex Movement Factory
Bienne, Switzerland
1925
3D Satellite View
Rolex Movement Factory
Bienne, Switzerland
1925
Let's get in the Rolex Time Machine and go back to Switzerland in 1925, and take a look around to see what Rolex looked like. 1925 was a very good year for Rolex. Rolex was just putting the finishing touches on the worlds first waterproof watch they were just preparing to bring to market a year later in 1926.
Wouldn't it be cool if Google Maps had a feature where you could go back in time using the 3D Satellite View and take a look at the way things used to be!?!! If you look at the title of this story, I was kidding when I said, 'Google Maps, 3D Satellite View', because that is what these photos look like.
The photo above and the two photos below were taken at low altitude from an airplane or hot air balloon in the mid 1920s in Bienne, Switzerland and show the original /Rolex movement factory, which was part of the Aegler S.A. company.
The photo above and the two photos below were taken at low altitude from an airplane or hot air balloon in the mid 1920s in Bienne, Switzerland and show the original /Rolex movement factory, which was part of the Aegler S.A. company.
It is amazing when you look at these photos, and you can't help but notice how few structures there were in downtown Bienne, Switzerland. Right-click on these images and open them in another browser window so you can see all the crazy HD resolution! I don't think anybody has ever seen these photos before, and it was actually Jose from Perezcope.com who found and shared them with me, when he was doing research!
The photo below shows Rolex Headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland in 1928. Notice the Rolex Logo on the front of the building is identical to the one the front of the building above. The Rolex logo has a long underline coming off the bottom of the "R" in ROLEX, which runs to the "X". The Rolex logo typeface in the late 1920s was definitely much, much more modern and art-deco than the current Rolex Logo typeface.
Saturday, September 23, 2017
Prince Harry of Wales Stainless Steel Rolex Explorer II
...Rolex Coolness...
Prince Harry
Stainless Steel "Orange Hand" Rolex Explorer II
Many members of the British Royal family wear and have worn Rolex watches for a long time. Prince Harry of Wales is fourth in line to the crown of the British Throne. He is pictured below rockin' his stainless steel "Orange Hand" Rolex Explorer II with the polar dial. Prince Harry is 33 years old.
Prince Harry's
Invictus Games
So what is Prince Harry up to today? Prince Harry is a founder of the Invictus Games, which is like the Olympics for wounded soldiers. Harry being a soldier himself came up with the idea when he was return home from a tour and saw wounded soldiers. Below is the opening speech Prince Harry gave today to kick off the 2017 Invictus Games in Toronto, Canada.
Prince Harry is pictured below shaking hands with Captain Trevor Greene, who is a retired soldier that was injured while on active duty in Afghanistan in 2006.
Prince Harry is pictured below with the Australian team at the Invictus Games, giving a pep talk.
Speaking of Melania Trump, I had to include the photo below, which shows Prince Harry's father, Prince Charles in 2005, chatting with Donald Trump and Melania Trump at a Museum of Modern Art reception in New York City. I don't know why I find this photo to be so fascinatingly bizarre!?!! It almost looks like Prince Charles, with a gin and tonic in hand, is looking at The Donald, saying "Whatcha talkin' bout Willis!?!!" I think one of the things that is fascinating about seeing these two men together, is how similar yet different they are. They are both high ranking iconic wealthy public figures that are roughly the same age. Prince Charles non-verbal communication in this photo is priceless, as is future President Trump's swagger and bravado! Melania looks like she is somewhat awestruck...
Dating Meghan Markle
Prince Harry is dating gorgeous actress Meghan Markle, who is pictured below. Meghan Markle is one of the stars of the TV show Suits, which if you have not seen it, is amazing!!! Also, Meghan is an superb actress...The couple was just seen in public for the first time holding hands as they walked at the Invictus Games...
The thing many of the publications are speculating on is if Harry is going to marry Meghan Markle.
President Obama Surprise Visit
Former U.S. President Obama showed up at the 2017 Invictus Games, and he was wearing a white gold Rolex Cellini on his wrist as seen below.
The video below of Prince Harry at the 2017 Invictus Games will make you giggle, as we see a little toddler swiping his popcorn, and Harry's response...
The Rolex Crown & Royalty
Rolex is a royal brand in many ways. Particularly with the Rolex trademark crown logo, which adorns the dial and winding crown on every Rolex.
Lord Mountbatten
Rolex has a longstanding following amongst the British Royalty, going back to Lord Mountbatten, who is Prince Harry's great, great uncle. The photo of Lord Louis Mountbatten below was taken during World War II, and he is wearing his trademark Rolex Oyster Perpetual on a leather strap. Lord Mountbatten is Prince Philip's uncle. Prince Philip is married to Queen Elizabeth of Great Britain.
Next we have the following Rolex ad from 1957 which is clearly referring to Lord Mountbatten who is pictured in the photo below the Rolex ad.
In the two photos below, we see Lord Mountbatten with his family on holiday in Scotland, and notice he is wearing a Rolex Submariner on his wrist.
In am not certain what is going on in the photos, but I think the family buried a hole and he climbed into it, and they filled it in with sand.
André Heiniger
Former Rolex CEO, André Heiniger is pictured below with his wife, Odette Heiniger, Colonel Gerard Leigh and Price Charles of Wales, who is Prince Harry's father, at the Guards Polo Club in Windsor, U.K.
In this next photo, we see Gérard Souham, André Heiniger, Jan Nelson and Prince Charles.
In the next image we see André Heiniger with HIH The Princess Napoleon at a Polo match.
Arnaud Boetsch
Prince Harry is pictured below at a Polo match in Sentebale with legendary car racing legend, Sir Jackie Stewart, and Rolex Director of Communications, Arnaud Boetsch.
Prince Harry is obviously into watches, and in the photo below he is checking out Arnaud Boetsch's Rolex. Before joining Rolex, Arnaud Boetsch was a top ranked professional tennis player.
The Amazing Life of a Rolex Prince
Despite having been born and raised in the United States, I recall my whole life being very aware of the British Royal Family. So much so, they almost feel like distant relatives. I imagine since the root of the world "Family" is "Familiar" this makes sense. Since everybody else reading this probably feels the same way, I will let the photos tell the story of Prince Harry's life.
Speaking of a Rolex Prince, Rolex founder, Hans Wilsdorf was of German descent but he was an extreme anglophile, and as a result was a bit obsessed with Royalty—so much so he launched a line of Rolex watches based upon Royal names that included The Rolex Prince, Princess & Queen.
The photos above and below were taken in 1987, and show Prince Charles and Princess Diana with Prince William and Prince Harry.
When Princess Diana died in 1997, it stunned the world. Many people were in a state of disbelief when they heard the news. Princess Diana was a lovely lady and a beautiful woman who made a big difference in many peoples lives. Prince Harry, and his older brother, Prince Andrew have both mentioned on many occasions how inspired they are to this day to continue following in their mother's footsteps...
Prince Harry is pictured below with his brother, Prince William on the far left, and soccer legend, and Tudor Brand Ambassador and overall Rolex fanatic, David Beckham is standing between them.
Prince Harry is pictured below with his brother, Prince William and Princess Kate, and they are attending the Diamond Jubilee Concert. Harry is wearing his Rolex Explorer, and William is wearing the only watch I have ever seen him wear, which is an Omega Sea-Master his mother, Princess Diana gave him as a gift when he was a young man.
Zara Phillips
In the photo above, on the right of Prince Harry we see his cousin, Zara Philipps-Tindal, who is also a Rolex Brand Ambassador. Zara is also pictured below wearing a yellow gold Rolex.
Zara Phillips-Tindal is an accomplished Equestrian and we see her below on her horse at a competitive event.
Zara Phillips has been a Rolex Brand Ambassador for about a decade now. The Zara Phillips Rolex ad below is from 2008.
Zara Phillips is pictured below with fellow Rolex Brand Ambassador, Ana Ivanovic in a recent Rolex Magazine ad.
Zara Phillips is seen below on the far right side with five other female Rolex brand Ambassadors.
Prince Andrew
Prince Harry's uncle, Prince Andrew of York, is pictured above with Harry and The Queen, as well as below on the far left, next to Prince Harry, Prince Charles, and Prince William. Queen Elizabeth in on the right, just out of sight.
Prince Andrew has worn Rolex watches his whole life, begining with a Rolex Submariner which is seen below in the photo of him with his then fiancé Sarah Ferguson wig us wearing a two-tone Rolex Ladies Datejust.
When Prince Andrew wed Princess Sarah, he showed up on their wedding day wearing a platinum Rolex Day-Date as seen below.
More than a quarter-century later, Prince Andrew is still wearing his Platinum Rolex Day-Date as pictured below.
Prince Harry is pictured below with his father, Prince Charles who he seems to get along well with.
In the following photos be see Prince Harry on active military duty, wearing his stainless steel Rolex Explorer.
Below we see a photos of Prince Harry of Wales as a spectator at the 2014 paralmpics swimming meet, and he is wearing a modern Rolex Explorer Orange Hand, which in my opinion is the coolest contemporary Rolex made today.
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