Great read about a fine watch

[mattfa999]

Found this article today.

This Rolex Made the First Solo, Nonstop Sail Around the World
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/artic...ound-the-world

[scottwmitch]

That is an amazing article. Thanks for you sharing!

[SeaAndSky]

That was an enjoyable read. Thanks for sharing that.

[mattfa999]

Originally Posted by scottwmitch

That is an amazing article. Thanks for you sharing!

That's the kind of story and history that got me into this thing. Not what your drinking, wearing, or driving with your Rolex. Or what it's worth or will be worth. It's about what the watch does, and how wonderfully it does it. And how it will be doing it long after its current caretaker passes on.

[JWC76]

Thanks for sharing. Very interesting read.

[c41006]

Thanks for sharing

[scottwmitch]

Originally Posted by mattfa999

That's the kind of story and history that got me into this thing. Not what your drinking, wearing, or driving with your Rolex. Or what it's worth or will be worth. It's about what the watch does, and how wonderfully it does it. And how it will be doing it long after its current caretaker passes on.

Exactly!! Well said.

[piratepress]

Great story, indeed!

[rushca01]

Very cool and thanks for sharing. Having sailed twice in the BVI I can only imagine his journey. This, this is why I love Rolex. I don’t wear Rolex because of any need to show status etc..I wear them because of their rich history. A modern example to me is James Cameron and his dive to Mariana Trench.