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quinson418 · 7 February 2007, 04:03 AM

I was browsing through some old photos of Hong Kong and found this:

A photo of from the 1960s.
Find a Rolex sign in it and find it really interesting.
Enjoy.

JJ Irani · 7 February 2007, 04:42 AM

Very nostalgic, pal. What are would that be in Hong Kong? There's also what appears to be a Longines ad on the right.

JJ

tonelar · 7 February 2007, 04:43 AM

that's a cool old photo of HK. all of the one's I've seen are at night...

montecristo · 7 February 2007, 05:20 AM

Thats causeway bay before I was born.

quinson418 · 7 February 2007, 05:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by montecristo

Thats causeway bay before I was born.

Yes, that is Causeway Bay, how can you tell?

montecristo · 7 February 2007, 05:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by quinson418

Yes, that is Causeway Bay, how can you tell?

The tram track and where it says 豪華戲院 (now Paliburg Plaza), its right next to the Regal hotel.
I bought and sold some property in that area last year.

quinson418 · 7 February 2007, 06:09 AM

I get it, I recognize the tram tracks to be Hong Kong, after the post saying it to be Causeway Bay, I kind of recognize it.
It is just right outside St. Paul Convent School.

Anyways, Rolex is everywhere.

JJ Irani · 7 February 2007, 11:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by quinson418

I get it, I recognize the tram tracks to be Hong Kong, after the post saying it to be Causeway Bay, I kind of recognize it.
It is just right outside St. Paul Convent School.

Anyways, Rolex is everywhere.

I've been to Causeway Bay a few times, but would never have recognised it from that picture.

BTW, note the older style Rolex coronet in that ad.

A. Jacobs · 7 February 2007, 01:24 PM

Awesome pic of HK.

leopardprey · 7 February 2007, 01:55 PM

Thanks for the photo! Hong Kong is the only "Big" city that I like.

nko51 · 7 February 2007, 11:23 PM

I see the green Rolex name, and red-orange crown on top.

montecristo · 8 February 2007, 12:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

I've been to Causeway Bay a few times, but would never have recognised it from that picture.

BTW, note the older style Rolex coronet in that ad.

Thats because the building where the rolex sign used to be has become Regal hong kong hotel.

JJ Irani · 8 February 2007, 03:33 AM

Thanks for the update, Ken!!

montecristo · 8 February 2007, 03:43 AM

another thing I noticed, every sign in the first pic has a chinese translation, except the rolex one.

mikey · 8 February 2007, 04:45 AM

Thats why old Hans picked the name Rolex. Its universal in ALL languages!

7 February 2007, 04:03 AM	#1
quinson418 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Washington, USA Watch: Rolex Sea-dweller Posts: 207	Rolex sign out in the city I was browsing through some old photos of Hong Kong and found this: A photo of from the 1960s. Find a Rolex sign in it and find it really interesting. Enjoy.

7 February 2007, 04:42 AM	#2
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Very nostalgic, pal. What are would that be in Hong Kong? There's also what appears to be a Longines ad on the right. JJ __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

7 February 2007, 04:43 AM	#3
tonelar "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: Tony Location: san francisco Watch: Seadweller Posts: 1,368	that's a cool old photo of HK. all of the one's I've seen are at night... __________________ It's a rarity that something popular is actually right... Wear 'em with PRIDE, y'all.

7 February 2007, 05:20 AM	#4
montecristo "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Ken Location: New York Watch: 116234 DateJust Posts: 1,769	Thats causeway bay before I was born. __________________ My Rolex reference books collection: The Rolex Report: An Unauthorized Reference Book For The Rolex Enthusiast Rolex Wristwatches: An Unauthorized History (Schiffer Book for Collectors) (Hardcover) Vintage Rolex Sports Models: A Complete Visual Reference & Unauthorized History (Hardcover)

7 February 2007, 01:24 PM	#9
A. Jacobs "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: Andrew Location: Ohio Watch: SS Sub Date 16610 Posts: 629	Awesome pic of HK. __________________ Rolex Submariner 16610 "Never underestimate the predictability of stupidity."

7 February 2007, 06:09 AM	#7
quinson418 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Washington, USA Watch: Rolex Sea-dweller Posts: 207	I get it, I recognize the tram tracks to be Hong Kong, after the post saying it to be Causeway Bay, I kind of recognize it. It is just right outside St. Paul Convent School. Anyways, Rolex is everywhere.

7 February 2007, 01:55 PM	#10
leopardprey Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Chad Location: Around the world Watch: Panerai 233 Posts: 4,204	Thanks for the photo! Hong Kong is the only "Big" city that I like.

7 February 2007, 11:23 PM	#11
nko51 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Alex Location: USA Watch: TT Blue Sub Posts: 2,542	I see the green Rolex name, and red-orange crown on top.

8 February 2007, 03:33 AM	#13
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Thanks for the update, Ken!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

8 February 2007, 03:43 AM	#14
montecristo "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Ken Location: New York Watch: 116234 DateJust Posts: 1,769	another thing I noticed, every sign in the first pic has a chinese translation, except the rolex one. __________________ My Rolex reference books collection: The Rolex Report: An Unauthorized Reference Book For The Rolex Enthusiast Rolex Wristwatches: An Unauthorized History (Schiffer Book for Collectors) (Hardcover) Vintage Rolex Sports Models: A Complete Visual Reference & Unauthorized History (Hardcover)

8 February 2007, 04:45 AM	#15
mikey "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: USA Watch: Oysterdate 6694 Posts: 2,713	Thats why old Hans picked the name Rolex. Its universal in ALL languages!

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