Marcus Hanke
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Dear all, thank you so much for your kind words ...
... and understanding.
While for Rolf's family, life will never be the same again, we can be optimistic that the company, Ulysse Nardin, will continue the course Rolf had started to sail. It is a good thing that he had always been a "patron" in the best sense, and felt responsible for his people. As a consequence, the staff was never subjected to a high fluctuation that is so common in other companies these days. All the people on which the company depends now have been there already since ten or twenty years, sometimes even longer. This will help now to continue realizing Rolf's visions.
Regards,
Marcus
A tsunami of memories ...
... is sweeping over me, while I am sitting in front of the computer - stunned, shaking, unable to focus on a specific thought ... For the past ten years, Rolf Schnyder has been one of the pillars of my life, solid like a rock. I often did not think about...
*hugs*
Oh, Marcus, I'm so sad for you. I'm sad for the global community of watch enthusiasts too, but for his friends, family, loved ones this must be gut-wrenching. UN is one of my favorite brands; I love its boldness and unique take on watchmaking. I know Mr. ...
the whole horological world feels that great loss, Marcus.
Condolences to his family. He is indeed someone special as he has chosen to live in our country and has created watches which was even enlisted in the Guinness World of Records with the Astrolabium, and technological breakthroughs like the Freak, GMT Perp...
Very sorry for your lost.
Very sorry for your lost. To loose a pillar in life is something very significant. I wish the family and friends of Rolf Schnyder all the strength in this difficult period. Thank you Marcus for telling us about Rolf, and the impression he left upon you.
Indeed a great loss
and Rolf will be well remembered by the community and all he came into contact with. You put it well Marcus when you say that we know he's not young but we always assumed he'll be around with his seemingly boundless energy. I do not claim to know him well...
May the great memories of the time you spent together
be your solace in this time of deep sorrow, Marcus. Although I never had the pleasure of meeting him, I was always very intrigued to learn about him and the passion with which he conducted himself. A leader and gentleman, but above all, an outstanding hum...
Important people leave important memories...
I am sorry to hear of your grief Marcus. This grief is a sign of Rolfs importance for you and so many others. I never had the honour of meeting Rolf Schnyder but heard so much. He was the force behind so much in the revitalisation of the mechanical watch....
Wow, I'm shocked and saddened...
Having known Rolf for over ten years and spent many an evening in Basel and even at his home in Switzerland on one special occasion, dancing the night away, as he was keen to do, I am so very sorry for his dear wife and children's loss. He was an extra-or...
Rolf Schnyder
I learnt with great sadnes the terrible news. I knew Rolf when working in Malaysia and Singapore as Ceo Of an other Brand. I always found in Rolf a very understanding and helping person. I had the pleasure to discuss with him a few times the future of Swi...
Great men
Dear Marcus, As I read your words I have to say I've never met Mr Schnyder. I've like always known his face and respected his work for horology as I spent so many hours dreaming of his watches, but never had the opportunity to meet him. As I read your wor...
It is quite clear that you have lost a dear and great friend.
I wish you well Marcus. Regards, Richard.
Dear all, thank you so much for your kind words ...
... and understanding. While for Rolf's family, life will never be the same again, we can be optimistic that the company, Ulysse Nardin, will continue the course Rolf had started to sail. It is a good thing that he had always been a "patron" in the best s...
Rolf was the greatest human being I have known personally in my life
There are just too lttle opurtuinties for me to meet and know and be genuinely considered a friend, and to consider in return a friend. Rolf was always genuine and sincere. I have known him for just about 10 years. Like you Marcus..it seems like a lifetim...
The world, unaware, has lost one of history's great sons.
Diavolo..the final watch on his right wrist, the Rolf 75, was aptly named "Dance thru (across) the day in Spanish..or a naughty boy in French. Much more as I recover and try my best to rebuild and retell his story.