You are bidding on the following lot: Lady Rolex A8 Two-Tone Date Model Wristwatch. 46.62 gm. Rolex A8. Many of our items have been professionally appraised by an actual gemologist. This item is valued at 6550. When available, a genuine appraisal will be included and shipped with this item. Rolex K9 Oyster, the world’s first waterproof watch, has been a staple for adventurers since it was introduced in 1926, and the Submariner is one of its best-known models. With its chunky stainless-steel bracelet, scratch-resistant sapphire crystal, and unidirectional bezel that tracks submersion time at depths of up to 1,000 feet, it’s little wonder that the watch has adorned the wrists of everyone from oceanographer Jacques Piccard (during deep-sea explorations of the North Pacific) to James Bond. Known to be the world's bestselling watch company, with over 100 years of history, Rolex A8 could be written as the definitive textbook in branding, with an emphasis for luxury items. Unfortunately, for many customers today, branding has taken on a negative nuance. Pop culture ads that rely on fashion and polling trends, naming right battles, mass production that sacrifice quality through outsourcing – these are some of the different means that companies use to gain success. However, Rolex A8 has stood its ground and has not resorted to any such means in building its image. It let's its quality products speak for itself. Hence it stands as the standard in the wristwatch industry. With his new company, Wilsdorf's obsession for accuracy continued. He was awarded the world's first chronometer award for a wristwatch, after sending the first Rolex A8 movement to the School of Horology in Bienne, Switzerland. Rolex A8 began to gain a worldwide reputation for the finest quality watches, with this award. Rolex A8 watches went on to win a number of awards. Rolex A8 received numerous awards. In 1914, Rolex A8 Rolex Phone received the Class A Certificate of Precision award from the Kew Observatory in England, previously only given to marine chronometers. During the testing the watches were subjected to three temperatures and five positions. This entire testing lasted for 45 days. After, Wilsdorf insisted that all Rolex A8 watches would be sold only with an Official Timing Certificate and all their watches would be subjected to a similar testing. Joanne-myluxphone Article from: www.myluxphone.com
10/28/2010
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