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TheVTCGuy · 11 November 2008, 04:19 PM

Just saw an antique lock for sale on E-bay, shows a picture of a huge, obviously old lock and key set with the word "Rolex" all over it. Was Hans Wilsdorf selling more then timepieces? Anyone know?

Tried to post the link here but it didn't work, just search under Rolex in Collectibles and you'll see it.

Alcan · 11 November 2008, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by TheVTCGuy

Just saw an antique lock for sale on E-bay, shows a picture of a huge, obviously old lock and key set with the word "Rolex" all over it. Was Hans Wilsdorf selling more then timepieces? Anyone know?

Tried to post the link here but it didn't work, just search under Rolex in Collectibles and you'll see it.

What is the auction number?

johnswatch · 11 November 2008, 10:24 PM

http://cgi.ebay.com/ANTIQUE-OLD-VINTAGE-ROLEX-4-LEVER-LOCK-104-W-KEY-WORKS_W0QQitemZ230305849950QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_D efaultDomain_0?hash=item230305849950&_trksid=p3286 .c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1205|66%3A2|65%3A12|39%3A1| 240%3A1318

DSJ · 12 November 2008, 12:59 AM

My GUESS is that that lock/key set predates Rolex Watch Company by many years...

chicagowatchman · 12 November 2008, 06:51 AM

Perhaps it was used to lock product at the Rolex offices in there early years?

meloncap78 · 12 November 2008, 07:41 AM

That would probably be a wise buy for the avid collector however you look at it.

JimC · 12 November 2008, 03:26 PM

I don't know if I'd bite... I was back east in September for a visit... Went to Amish country and bought a handmade lock that looks very similar (sans the Rolex inscriptions.) It was new but looked almost identical. $6.50, two keys, plus tax...

11 November 2008, 04:19 PM	#1
TheVTCGuy 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Paul Location: San Diego Watch: 126619LB Posts: 21,847	Was Rolex ever in the lock and key business? Just saw an antique lock for sale on E-bay, shows a picture of a huge, obviously old lock and key set with the word "Rolex" all over it. Was Hans Wilsdorf selling more then timepieces? Anyone know? Tried to post the link here but it didn't work, just search under Rolex in Collectibles and you'll see it. __________________

12 November 2008, 12:59 AM	#4
DSJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: David Location: USA Watch: your step! Posts: 7,882	My GUESS is that that lock/key set predates Rolex Watch Company by many years... __________________ Rolex. The Rolex of watches. 16570 Expy2 Noir, 116710 GMT Master II, 2552.80 SMP

12 November 2008, 06:51 AM	#5
chicagowatchman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Chicago IL Watch: Platinum DDMasterp Posts: 1,983	Perhaps it was used to lock product at the Rolex offices in there early years? __________________ Men's Platinum Day Date Masterpiece Men's 18k Day Date Crown Collection Men's Franck Muller 18k Conquistador Cortez Men's SS Cartier Pasha MEMBER # 5534 USA CHICAGO IL

11 November 2008, 10:24 PM	#3
johnswatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: in a dream world Posts: 488	http://cgi.ebay.com/ANTIQUE-OLD-VINTAGE-ROLEX-4-LEVER-LOCK-104-W-KEY-WORKS_W0QQitemZ230305849950QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_D efaultDomain_0?hash=item230305849950&_trksid=p3286 .c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1205\|66%3A2\|65%3A12\|39%3A1\| 240%3A1318

12 November 2008, 07:41 AM	#6
meloncap78 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Joshua Location: Syracuse, NY Watch: LV C Posts: 2,204	That would probably be a wise buy for the avid collector however you look at it.

12 November 2008, 03:26 PM	#7
JimC "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Jim Location: Anchorage, Alaska Watch: Rolex Posts: 1,188	I don't know if I'd bite... I was back east in September for a visit... Went to Amish country and bought a handmade lock that looks very similar (sans the Rolex inscriptions.) It was new but looked almost identical. $6.50, two keys, plus tax...

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