Showing posts with label rolex vintage watches. Show all posts
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Thursday, 17 March 2016

A Brief History of Rolex Luxury Wristwatch Brand

Rolex is known is the world’s best selling watch brand for over hundred years. The Replica Rolex watches are trending nowadays in all aspect of life successfully. Unfortunately, branding is now taken a negative nuance in majority of customers. The world of luxury watches is so vast that one can find variety of watches for their needs. Whether you are fashion lovers, professional diver or driver, luxury timepieces are always here to serve you. With so many quality brands available in the market, Rolex stands out the most successful, unique and popular one. The quality of Rolex timepieces speaks by itself and therefore known for making quality products.

Performance, quality, stability and innovations are the prime pillars of Rolex that are contributing in its fame and success for years. The company was founded Hans Wilsdorf and Davis in 1905. Initially Rolex used to sell travel clocks and pocket watches. It was due to the fact that wristwatches were meant only for women as fashion accessories at that time. Soon pocket watches became so impractical that people turned towards the practical wristwatches. In-fact, it was the Boer War of South Africa (1899-1902) in which soldiers used wristwatches and proved to be the turning point in the history of wristwatches. Wilsdorf and David realized the opportunity and started to produce high quality watches. Soon they formed the company W & D which was later one changed into the Rolex. Brand name was a unique and distinguishing factor discovered and well used by Wilsdorf. Another prominent example of simple brand name was Kodak, the camera by George Eastman.

Wilsdorf worked at Swiss watch exporter with Aegler at Cuno Korten. He used to check fifteen watches for their accuracy and performance. It was this job that lead him to produce accurate timepieces. The most interesting fact is that Aegler also produce exclusively for Rolex and the company is owned by Rolex too. He also received an award for producing the world’s first chronometer watch. The award proved to be the breakthrough for Rolex and the brand became popular for finest watches. The company was awarded class A Certificate of Precision in 1914 from the Kew Observatory in England. The A Certificate was previously give to the marine chronometers. During the test, the timepieces were subjected to five positions in three different temperatures. The testing process lasted for fifty five days.

Soon Wilsdorf realized that his watches needed to the extremely accurate along with durability. In his visionary direction and leadership, the company made many innovations in creating technology and also buying patents that made Rolex watches water proof, dust proof and auto winding. All Wilsdorf did is that he showcase and advertise its performance of his new and unique products in a dramatic manner. After the illustration of world’s first water resistant watch, the new competition begun for the makers. Georges Peret and Paul Perregaux, the two inventors developed a new and unique moister proof winding button and stem. But the problem with the winding stem was that it placed inside the watch case and needed to be opened everyday for winding. Rolex’s had the world’s only perfect moisture proof case with the winding system situated outside the watch. Rolex Oyster watch was developed from the very same design. Mercedes Gleitze swam across the English Channel on 1st October 1927 sporting the Rolex Oyster. The swimming adventure lasted for more than fifteen hours but the Rolex remained in perfect condition.  Hans Wilsdorf was wise man and he capitalized on this. On 27th November 1927, in London daily mail he advertised Gleitze picture with Rolex and her story on the front page. On his instructions, Rolex Oyster was showcased in small aquarium on its outlets to exhibit the water resistant of the watch. On 29th October 1953, the Mount Everest was successfully conquered by Sir Edmund Hillary while wearing the Rolex Explorer.

In its more than hundred successful journey, Rolex did several innovative things to maintain its stability as the world’s best wristwatch brand. It was the stability that wiped out number of watch brands but Rolex not only survived with its stability and also blossomed. Quartz watch was produced in the 1950s which were lead to low cost timepieces. During the 1970s, quartz technology was so popular that almost half of the watches sold around the world were made of this. The headquarters of the Rolex has been located in Switzerland and they never used any outsource which keeps its ideal quality control. A typical quartz watch features around 50 to 100 parts whereas a Rolex has around 220 parts and it also takes a year to produce. Combined with a true craftsmanship and strong brand name, Rolex is indeed the best in the watch business. 

Rolex kept up to its image, name and quality and never tried its luck on other products. Whereas other luxury manufacturers lent their names into other high end products and gained temporary benefits but most of them diminished forever. But Rolex is the name known in the world of wristwatches only. Most of the known watch companies are owned by two or three large holders whereas Rolex is the only brand that stand firmly and never tool shelter under any conglomerate. Such renowned group of companies took fair advantage of their corporate resources and promoted their individual product lines. Wilsdorf left the company in 1960 and began to look after the foundation in order to avoid their interests. He didn’t want to mix his brand with other different watch companies and the company being publicly traded by a large company. Rolex has been the world’s best watch seller and it will comfortably compete in the upcoming years. Rolex customers are aware that there investment is in worthy products. The innovative techniques, high class performance, commitment and its stability are the features that make Rolex the most valuable product. Rolex popular watches include Submariner, Explorer, GMT Master, Sea Dweller, Datejust, Daytona, Daydate, Yacht-Master and many other quality luxury wristwatches. The company is keeping a keen eye on the changing world and successfully modifying its timepieces from time to time.



 

Wednesday, 24 February 2016

Rolex Explorer vs Explorer ll


Rolex sports watches are the most reliable, stylish and successful timepieces in the watch world. Swiss Replica Rolex Explorer is a type adventurous wrist accessory created to withstand in extreme conditions. Two popular models of Rolex such as Explorer and Explorer ll are renowned sports watches that are travelling side by side with professional adventurers. Though both watches are of the same category but still are there are some differences between them which are mentioned step by step in this informative article.

The Difference between Explorer and Explorer ll


Rolex Explorer was the first watch that was used in very first conquest of the tallest mountain of the world, The Mount Everest in 1953. The watch was specially manufactured to stay normal in harsh conditions. This unique timepiece has the ability to withstand from -20 degree to +40 degree centigrade. The second watch of the series Explorer ll was made for the speleologists (the cave explorers). Speleologists used to work in the deep cravens for several days continuously without any natural light resources. They were facing really hard conditions to track the exact time. It was Rolex that came to the rescue of precious lives and time by producing Explorer ll. Initially the extra 24 hour hand was available in orange color on Explorer ll which was then changed to red color for the convenience and style. This feature was essential to differentiate between day and night. Rolex Explorer is deprived from the feature of 24 hour and fixed bezel which is engraved with it. Explorer ll was specifically produced for speleologists but the watch is used by mountaineers and adventure lovers too. The watch can function accurately in all kinds of extreme conditions.


Similarities 



  • Explorer and Explorer 'll are self-winding luxury watches with waterproof feature of up to 330 feet (100 meters).

  • Sapphire crystal is one of the best additions of Rolex to improve the safety and reliability of its watches. Both these watches have a synthetic sapphire crystal just like other Rolex timepieces.

  • Mercedes style hands and Oyster lock bracelet with safety clasp is another similarity found in these two sports watches. An earlier model of these watches didn’t possess the Mercedes hand and was added to the newer versions.

  • Explorer l and Explorer ll have luminous Tritium fillings in Radium space which is also present in all Rolex models.

  • There are similarities between Explorer and Explorer ll but still these watches are different from each other in terms of appearance, style, weight and certain technical features. 




Saturday, 21 June 2014

A Brief History and Models of Rolex Cellini

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World is Changing rapidly and so as the modern products. The only thing that cannot be changed is the importance of time. Those that the proper value the times are the one that reaches the success. One can-not neglect the value of Rolex wristwatches in top watch-makers. Rolex watches are no-doubt elegant wristwatches but are very expensive too. Everyone wants to save the time and money too. If you are looking for luxury watches then Swiss Replica watches are undoubtedly the best choice for you.

The history of Rolex Cellini is traced back to the sixteenth century.  Benvenuto Cellini was born on 3rd November 1500 in Florence, which now known as Italy. He was goldsmith, silversmith, sculptor, author, musician and one of the influential artists of the Mannerism period in 16th century. A mannerism style is commonly noted for being intellectually sophisticated and artificial.  He was a man of gigantic genius. One few names are more renowned in the history of Italian art than him. Cellini murdered five people, including his own wife whom he was separated. He died in Italy on 13 May 1571 and was buried in the church of the Santissima Annunziata.

In reverence to Benvenuto Cellini, Rolex Wristwatch Company created a watch that bears his name. It is an ideal timepiece for those people who have a pure awareness of artistry. It was the first watch in history that was manufactured in large quantities that gained chronometric certification.

Cellini Prince

The Prince was the first model that was released in 1928 and was in late 1940s it was discontinued for some time.  The Prince gained a well reputation for its avant-grade rectangular shape and chronometric precision. It is a perfect wristwatch with a rectangular shape and classic movement. This classic timepiece is also regarded as a watch of elegance and distinction. The wristwatch is available in white gold and black leather strap with black and silver dial, Yellow gold with brown leather strap and gold dial, white gold with black leather strap and silver godron dial, white gold with black leather strap and a dial set with beautiful diamonds and also everose with black leather strap and flamme de la gloire dial.This timeless classic is famous amongst Rolex collectors that seek excellent feature for manually-wound mechanical movement. Moreover, this watch has transparent case-back that showcases its chronometric performance. There are many stylistic options available for both dressy and casual occasions.
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Cellini Cestello

Rolex Cestello is the perfect timepiece with classic round dial, charming sapphire crystal and genuine leather bracelet. It is named after the San Frediano church in Italy. It is an ideal wristwatch for those peoples that are searching for elegant, classical and handsome watch. 

Cellini Danaos

Cellini Danaos is perfect luxury watch with high-style design. This watch has sapphire crystal and hand wound movement. It is available in white or pink gold with brown leather strap and mother of pearl and black dial. This watch is also offered in extra large with a 38 mm strap.

Cellini Cellinium

Cellinium is a platinum wristwatch with a sapphire crystal, ice blue and mother of pearl black dial. Cellinium has a hand wound movement with black leather strap. Cellini watches are best for their quality and intricate styling.

Hopefully, after reading this article, you will be able to understand the Rolex Cellini collection.