First Rolex Datejust Model Released in 1945
March 24, 2016
The year 1945 marked the 40th anniversary of Rolex and to commemorate the occasion, the watchmaker released the first wristwatch to display the date through an aperture at the 3 o'clock position of the dial. The Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust would go on to become the quintessential Rolex model for years to come.
First Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust Model, 1945 (photo: Rolex) |
Rolex's brochure for the current Datejust model makes mention of the 100,000th certified chronometer in 1947 |
Although the letter does not indicate that said timepiece was in fact the 100,000th certified chronometer produced by Rolex, the theory certainly fits into the timeline. It seems unlikely that the watchmaker would reveal the mystery man after so much time has passed, especially considering their preference for discretion when it comes to public relations. So for now, the mystery man will remain unconfirmed.
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