Rolex

Myself and a couple of other Purists were invited last week to a small room in the center of London. Spot the odd one out. Here we were plied with drinks and allowed to look at some current offerings. However in the corner of the room stood a tanatlising ...  

That would be the modern Chrono, right? Ha. You captured it very well, Ubik. Two historic watches....and quite a remarkable story behind both. I also want to express thanks to Dave....and subsequently Imran for getting the invites. A great evening for sur... 

A beast of a watch! :) Here are some related documents... 1954 1964 Unfortunately I am not sure what the second document says as I don't read Frensh - but I do like the Submarine! :) Best, my friend Blomman ...  

" mesoscaphe , diving vessel built by the Swiss scientist Jacques Piccard that suspended itself automatically at predetermined depths. The first mesoscaphe was built for the 1964 Swiss National Exhibition in Lausanne and designed as a tourist submarine fo... 

And history! :) Best Blomman

Rolex history at its best ...  

I know you love your vintage divers as well.

Great report, Eitan! I can only imagine how cool it must have been, particularly in the company of such good chaps. And don't worry, I am sure your Polaris felt right at home, it must have even outshined a Sub or two... ;-) Cheers, Alex

Well I don't own a Rolex, so what could I do? I am an interloper here.

Thanks for sharing this nice event with us! Best, Nicolas

for sure, to see the actual pieces is a once in a lifetime posibility! thanks for posting the pictures. cheers Tony

would always make it better, mon ami.

and to see two legendary Rolex pieces is fantastic :) Yours my friend, Andy.

Thank you for sharing. As Tony said, truly a once in a lifetime experience. Great pics! V/R Mike