Entries from May 2006
Men’s Rolex Presidential watches are part of the Oyster line. They’re predecessor was the Rolex Day Date, a watch of heavy presence with an automatic movement, a day and date display, and a thick back. After the introduction of the concealed clasp, the watch earned the name Rolex Presidential.
An automatic watch like the Rolex Presidential […]
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The ladies’ Rolex Datejust continues to be one of the most sought after wristwatches. Available with a stainless steel, two-tone, or 18 karat gold band, it’s sure to be a hit with your special lady. One of the popular features of the Datejust is that it offers a wide variety of colors and dials.
Introduced in […]
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Most people recognize Rolex as a name symbolizing quality and workmanship in Swiss wristwatches. But what many don’t know is that the Rolex Company was a leader in developing innovative materials that are used today as a matter of course in watches.
For example, in the 1930s, Rolex invented an unbreakable synthetic material that became the […]
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At Alan Furman & Company we carry many certified pre-owned watches. We carefully refurbish every pre-owned watch to be just like new before we place it on our sales floor. We also offer a one year warranty on the parts and labor when you buy used Rolex watches. Purchasing a used Rolex is a great […]
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If you’ve searched endlessly for lighting that reflects your impeccable style and taste, perhaps it’s time to consider custom blown glass light fixtures from Ethel A. Furman & Associates. The quality of our blown glass fixtures is unsurpassed. We can provide you with a spectacular chandelier to accent any special area of your home or […]
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One of the most popular men’s Rolex watches in existence is the GMT Master. This Rolex model has been in existence since the late 1950s and has continually been improved. It’s especially popular with airline pilots. In fact, the GMT Master was created for Pan-Am pilots, who had to continually cross time zones. The Master […]
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The Rolex watch is distinguishable from other wristwatches because of its time-honored tradition of maintaining a signature look. In an age where creativity and change are the norm, the Rolex maintains its look from the 1930s or ’40s, much like a classic suit. With its large round face with a wide band, usually metal or […]
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Rolex Swiss-made watches are renowned throughout the world for their quality. In fact, every single component and every watch is made by Rolex, something that very few watchmakers, or any manufacturers for that matter, can claim these days. That’s because Rolex won’t sacrifice quality for cost.
But many people don’t wear a Rolex because of its […]
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The world of wristwatches was completely changed in the early 1900s, largely because of Rolex, SA. Wristwatches became everyday accessories, quickly gaining ground over pocket watches and making them seem old-fashioned.One of the biggest events in wristwatch history happened in 1927, when Mercedes Gleitze swam the English Channel wearing Rolex’s Oyster watch. The Oyster […]
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The Rolex Company was founded 1905 by Hans Wilsdorf and Alfred Davis in Great Britain. It was first called Wilsdorf & Davis. Hans Wilsdorf was not Swiss, nor was he a watchmaker. Originally they imported Hermann Aegler’s Swiss watch movements to England and put them in other watchmakers’ cases. These watches were sold to jewelers […]
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