President Dwight D. Eisenhower’s Rolex without a Day-date

Rolex produced their 50,000th officially certified chronometer in 1944 and presented it to Henri Guisan, the General of the Swiss Armed Forces during the Second World War. In 1948, four years later, Rolex made their 100,000th officially certified chronometer, which was a Datejust, and this time, the timepiece was destined for none other than the famed Winston Churchill. Therefore, in 1951, when it was time for Rolex to find a worthy recipient for their 150,000th officially certified chronometer, they envisioned no better candidate than General Eisenhower.
In a series of back and forth correspondence between Rolex’s Director René Jeanneret, a mutual contact named Nana Rae, and the office of General Eisenhower, the company sought out to see if General Eisenhower would accept the gift. General Eisenhower accepted gorgeously.
Following another round of letters, it was decided that the watch’s case back would be engraved with five stars to stand for the General’s five-star rank, his initials, D.D.E, and 12-19-1950—the date that General Eisenhower was appointed the Supreme Commander of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). Plus, his initials are also engraved into the bracelet clasp. 
The specific reference of Eisenhower’s Rolex is the Datejust replica watches for sale. It has a 36mm yellow gold Oyster case along with the classic yellow gold five-link Jubilee bracelet. We see the iconic date window on the silver dial, which in this example displays red numerals. There’s of course also the famed Cyclops magnification lens on the crystal just above the window.
The silver sunburst dial is, actually, a service replacement dial as illustrated by the “T SWISS T” markings below 6 o’clock. The fake watch gained a lot of attention when General Eisenhower wore it on the cover of Life magazine, published July 12, 1952. The following year, he took office. President Eisenhower wore his beloved fake Rolex Datejust for decades until he gave it to his dear friend and personal valet, Sergeant John Moaney. When Sgt. Money died in the late 1970s, he left the replica Rolex to his wife, Delores Moaney, who was also the personal cook to the Eisenhower family. The historic Rolex Datejust was eventually sold to Raleigh DeGeer Amyx, a noted collector of presidential and other crucial American memorabilia.
In 2014, Dwight D. Eisenhower’s Rolex Datejust best replica watch was put up for sale at a public auction. However, despite a hyped-up media campaign, the highest bid of $475,000 failed to meet the lot’s reserve. Perhaps the watch fare better in today’s red-hot auction market for historically important Rolex watches?

1812nycadmin / April 11, 2018 / new

Elegant pasha chronograph replica watche

Rolex is a brand synonymous with luxury. the french jewelry and wristwatch manufacturer is one of the most esteemed names in the luxury goods market, with their products being highly desired throughout the world.
one area of particular excellence in their line of men’s wristwatches, which is home to some of the most breath-taking collections in the world today. featuring elegant layouts, top-quality construction, and various styles to suit anyone, it’s clear why they are such an esteemed watch manufacturer.
for instance, the round pasha de Rolex was first introduced in 1942 and is a timepiece that exudes significance with every inch, becoming one of the most sought-out watches for collectors and aficionados for its brilliant style and craftsmanship.
the Rolex pasha watch is a good example of this, being a stunning piece that embodies elegance and luxury. a highly versatile piece, it looks amazing for any style from smart to sporty, making it all the more attractive.
the stainless-steel case is a timeless style that works great with the pristine white dial, and this 42mm chronograph really gives a fashionable design to the typical pasha de Rolex collection.
as a result, however, there are many fake replicas of this particular wristwatch, and it is becoming much more difficult to tell the difference between a fake and a genuine Rolex pasha.
so how exactly does one determine whether a Rolex pasha is fake or genuine? well, there are many signs to be on the lookout for, with some being simpler to find out others. once it becomes clear what indicates a fake from a genuine, it should be simple enough to spot a bad replica.
you know, an inscription is actually the easiest way to tell a genuine Rolex from a fake. all genuine Rolex wristwatches have ‘Rolex ‘ carefully inscribed on the movement found in the back of the movement, together with an inscription of the serial number.Cartier
however, as far as I am concerned, remove the back of the case to view the inscription etched onto the caliber powering the watch. besides this, the serial number ” can be seen just above the transparent back of the replica watches. fakes will have no blue sapphire or at least a poor replica that is glued down, so check how secure the cabochon feels with the if it’s unclear.

1812nycadmin / May 11, 2017 / new