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GRabens · 23 June 2011, 12:48 PM

This is probably my favorite Rolex Ad. It dates from around 1991. Just makes me want to go diving and underwater exploring with a Sea-Dweller or Submariner!

rolexpawn · 23 June 2011, 01:36 PM

Old book stores are great for collecting the Rolex ad's.

RolexPete32 · 23 June 2011, 01:42 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=htTXwN_URCA

I like the Lang Lang rolex ads.

Boothroyd · 23 June 2011, 01:47 PM

There was a serie of ads in National Geographic and Photography Magazine when I was a kid that I remember well. "You can tell by the men who wear them" campaign. Here's an example:

ghinghi · 23 June 2011, 10:59 PM

First the Rolex Explorer, second the Sub and third the GMT (it recalls when flying was a great experience, years before 9/11 and no low cost)

credit for the images: oysterinfo.de

Alcan · 23 June 2011, 11:08 PM

A favourite from my collection of print ads. Sometimes you just don't need words:

Ed Rooney · 23 June 2011, 11:48 PM

I like this one. It was my avatar for a while.

MoosicPa · 24 June 2011, 12:06 AM

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Originally Posted by GRabens

This is probably my favorite Rolex Ad. It dates from around 1991. Just makes me want to go diving and underwater exploring with a Sea-Dweller or Submariner!

That's a cool ad... never saw it before. Thanks for sharing.

Chris B · 24 June 2011, 12:24 AM

learpilot · 24 June 2011, 12:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Ed Rooney

I like this one. It was my avatar for a while.

My Favorite

ghinghi · 24 June 2011, 01:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Alcan

A favourite from my collection of print ads. Sometimes you just don't need words:

cool!

wot_fan · 24 June 2011, 01:31 AM

I like this one. I am a fan of both Jaws and Subs. A SS Sub for $490. Those were the days.

MonBK · 24 June 2011, 01:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Alcan

A favourite from my collection of print ads. Sometimes you just don't need words:

That ad is awesome Al.

rolexpawn · 24 June 2011, 02:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ed Rooney

I like this one. It was my avatar for a while.

I am still trying to figure out who the person that is photographed.

yessir69 · 24 June 2011, 02:32 AM

Thought this was unusual.

ktmd · 24 June 2011, 02:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Ed Rooney

I like this one. It was my avatar for a while.

$210 for a Sub? Sweet!

pemabuk · 24 June 2011, 03:44 AM

These are great ads, thanks for sharing!

GerardoG · 24 June 2011, 03:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Chris B

This one. I saw this ad in a Newsweek magazine when I was in high school. I kept the magazine until I got my college degree and bought my first Rolex. A 2T DJ which I still own and cherish. This ad is the one that started it all for me.

NYC6 · 24 June 2011, 03:49 AM

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Originally Posted by pemabuk

These are great ads, thanks for sharing!

X2

Explorer 2011 · 24 June 2011, 03:54 AM

I like this old ad, posted under some other threads like "can i get my watch wet??"

Answer = ......

imaddhatter · 24 June 2011, 03:58 AM

this one was always my favorite

wot_fan · 24 June 2011, 04:00 AM

I'm partial to old Sub ads. Here are a few more from the 1960s I like

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tulsaokusa · 24 June 2011, 06:10 AM

This is my all-time favorite.

joeychitwood · 24 June 2011, 06:21 AM

Seeing this ad in the DAN Alert Diver magazine was almost enough to make me buy a DSSD:

Boothroyd · 24 June 2011, 08:37 AM

As this may be the first Rolex ad to mention "Submariner" and "the new craze of 'skin-diving'", this may be of interest.

Nalk7 · 24 June 2011, 03:28 PM

Some really great ads guys! thanks for sharing! I remember seeing this one before the 214270 was released and thought its was pretty inspiring

dreamwatch · 24 June 2011, 04:01 PM

Wot Fan, 195$ for a Sub, those were the days!!!

St Thomas 16610 · 24 June 2011, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Alcan

A favourite from my collection of print ads. Sometimes you just don't need words:

Yeah love that ad. Also love these 2 that we see appear each December and psyches me up for another Sydney Hobart!. Also have to include the 3rd Ad of us racing in SF as this is the race where we won the Rolex Big Boat and also the US National Championships. 1st prize...1 Sub and 1 YM. Awesome to have your memorable moment used for a Rolex Ad!!!

Jolu · 24 June 2011, 11:43 PM

Most vintage Rolex ads are good stuff!

Then again, the rest of the industry wasn't exactly producing masterpieces:

And the art is not completely lost, me thinks:

Alcan · 25 June 2011, 12:17 AM

This is my oldest, from the Illustrated London News, June 6, 1953. The paper, like older Rolex watch dials, has developed a nice patina over the last 58 years.

23 June 2011, 11:08 PM	#6
Alcan 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Al Location: Way Up North Watch: your P's & Q's Posts: 10,473	A favourite from my collection of print ads. Sometimes you just don't need words: __________________ Member #1,315 I don't want to get technical, but according to chemistry alcohol IS a solution!

24 June 2011, 11:43 PM	#29
Jolu "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Jo Location: Norway Watch: Explorer I/II Posts: 660	Most vintage Rolex ads are good stuff! Then again, the rest of the industry wasn't exactly producing masterpieces: And the art is not completely lost, me thinks: __________________ “I have never been lost, but I will admit to being confused for several weeks” - Daniel Boone -

25 June 2011, 12:17 AM	#30
Alcan 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Al Location: Way Up North Watch: your P's & Q's Posts: 10,473	This is my oldest, from the Illustrated London News, June 6, 1953. The paper, like older Rolex watch dials, has developed a nice patina over the last 58 years. __________________ Member #1,315 I don't want to get technical, but according to chemistry alcohol IS a solution!

23 June 2011, 01:42 PM	#3
RolexPete32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Peter Location: Canada Watch: You know... Rolex Posts: 1,520	http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=htTXwN_URCA I like the Lang Lang rolex ads.

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24 June 2011, 01:31 AM	#12
wot_fan Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Wade Location: Chicagoland Watch: OP, SubC, GMT II Posts: 152	I like this one. I am a fan of both Jaws and Subs. A SS Sub for $490. Those were the days.

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yessir69 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Kevin Location: Tornado Alley Posts: 3,260	Thought this was unusual.

24 June 2011, 03:44 AM	#17
pemabuk Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Chris Location: nyc Watch: Milgauss GV Posts: 15	These are great ads, thanks for sharing!

24 June 2011, 04:00 AM	#22
wot_fan Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Wade Location: Chicagoland Watch: OP, SubC, GMT II Posts: 152	I'm partial to old Sub ads. Here are a few more from the 1960s I like .

24 June 2011, 06:21 AM	#24
joeychitwood "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Way Up North USA Watch: Rolexes & Tudors Posts: 6,361	Seeing this ad in the DAN Alert Diver magazine was almost enough to make me buy a DSSD:

24 June 2011, 03:28 PM	#26
Nalk7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Miguel Location: East Lansing MI Watch: 114270,5508,124060 Posts: 562	Some really great ads guys! thanks for sharing! I remember seeing this one before the 214270 was released and thought its was pretty inspiring

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dreamwatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: America Watch: The Hulk Posts: 90	Wot Fan, 195$ for a Sub, those were the days!!!

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