Monday, May 19, 2008
Sunday, May 18, 2008
I Spy a Rolex GMT on Bill Cosby & Robert Culp...
Both Bill Cosby and Robert Culp wore Pepsi GMTs on the 1960s TV Series, I Spy.
Bill Cosby is a huge Rolex Collector and has worn Rolex watches longer than just about anybody. The only person I can think of who has been wearing Rolex watches longer than Bill Cosby is Chuck Yeager.
In the future we are going to be taking a much deeper look into Bill Cosby's Rolex Collection.
You've got to love this stuff!!!
Update: On September 26, 2008, Abel from Argentina sent in this interesting note about an episode of I Spy and his memories of Rolex:
Dear Jake:
I´m a Rolex fan from Argentina, and I have discovered your GREAT Blog just a few days ago. It´s amazing the quantity and quality of info you've got here!! Congrats for a Great job, made with real Love and knowledge.
About the I Spy TV series, of which I used to be a real fan in my youth (I´m 60 now, and my first Rolex was a no date Submariner, my 18th birthday present from my parents, given to me in 1966).
I specially recall one particular episode, in which our heroes were taken to spy near the sea, and were forced to swim.
One of them (I don´t remember now whom) had his GMT Rolex flooded, and during one of their usually long parlaments, promised to file a complaint with the Factory for the failure! I suspect it was their culprit because he had forgotten to completely screw the watch crown.
I remember well that episode, because my fanatical point of view towards Rolex since my young days, and couldn´t believe that incident in the film script. Anyway it was very funny to see their upset dialogue about that GMT dissaster.
Please keep your Great Work with your Blog.
Best cordial regards,
Abel
Saturday, May 17, 2008
Extremely Rare White Rolex Submariner
Questionable Authenticity
Alert: It has come to our attention after publishing this story that the authenticity of this watch is questionable. This information comes from a highly reliable source.
We are currently investigating the authenticity of this watch and as soon as we conclude we will let you know.
This is an Extremely Rare Stainless Steel Rolex Submariner Reference 5508 (Movement Number Cal. 1530 (1560). Made between 1958-1960. Depth Rating of 330 Feet. Not only does this watch have an extremely rare white dial but it also has the 3, 6 and 9 arabic numeral indices that are very similar to the Rolex Explorer.
It is really interesting to note how fascinating the early days of the Rolex Submariner were. I say this because because in the early days before the Submariner moniker was used there was a lot of experimenting with dials, bezels and hands. Then from the early 1960s up to 2004 there was no real variation.
It was kind of like Henry Ford saying in the early days of the Ford Automobile company, "You can have a Ford in any color, as long as it is black."
Of course Rolex added the green bezel in 2004 to the LV Submariner, but that is rare.
I Really want one of these and I think it would look really cool on a black NATO Strap!!!
Jake's Rolex Watch Talk Podcast...
Hi Everybody!
I sincerely hope you are enjoying Rolex Watch Blog as much as I am enjoying putting it together.
I am seriously thinking about the future and some cool features I am thinking about adding to Jake's Rolex Watch Blog.
I am thinking about doing a Podcast named Jake's Rolex Watch Talk Podcast. This free podcast would involve me interviewing and having discussions with fellow Rolex Fanatics. I could interview people who are Rolex fans and perhaps have some regulars on the show. I have a bunch of Rolex Fanatic Pal's in mind.
Let me know what you think!?!
Warmest regards,
Jake
NASA Astronaut Leroy Chiao Wearing his Trademark GMT Pepsi with a Jubilee Bracelet
Leroy Chiao was on-board Space Shuttle STS-65 Columbia (July8-July 23, 1994) which was launched from and landed back at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, which set a new flight duration record.
Leroy also flew on-board Space Shuttle STS-72 Endeavor (January 11-January 20, 1996) which flew a nine day mission to retrieve the Space Flyer Unit launched from Japan ten months earlier. Chiao executed two spacewalks designed to experiment procedures for the assembly of the International Space Station.
Next Leroy Chiao, flew on Space Shuttle STS-92 Discovery (October 11-October 24, 2000) which launched from Kennedy Space Center in Florida and landed at Edwards Air Force Base in California.
Leroy Chiao was the Commander of Expedition 10 on the International Space Station (ISS) which launched October 9, 2004 and returned April 24, 2005. The Following NASA Photo set is from International Space Station Expedition 10:
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Rolex of the Day: Men's Rolex Yachtmaster with Black Tahitian Mother Of Pearl Dial
This watch is stunning. Look at all the color detail in the dial, and it has Maxi Markers.
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