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Post by Warren on Dec 3, 2005 10:47:32 GMT -6
What noise annoys an oyster? Any noise annoys an oyster but a noisy noise annoys an oyster most.
OK that was a silly question with a silly answer, my real question is what is the association between oysters and Rolex that I'm missing? Is it because diving for oysters is related to diving watches? I love oysters they are tasty little nuggets but I'm missing the connection between shellfish and watches. Please help to dispel my ignorance.
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Post by jocke on Dec 3, 2005 10:53:01 GMT -6
Both can be a lot of meters below the waterline without problems.  Jocke |
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Post by Sam on Dec 3, 2005 10:57:34 GMT -6
"In 1926, Rolex develops and patents the first airtight, dustproof and waterproof watch - named the Oyster." I assume they coined the term "oyster" due to the case being sealed up tight like an oyster. |
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Post by Warren on Dec 3, 2005 11:15:45 GMT -6
"In 1926, Rolex develops and patents the first airtight, dustproof and waterproof watch - named the Oyster." I assume they coined the term "oyster" due to the case being sealed up tight like an oyster. Thats a very interesting factoid, I wonder if there is more to the story. |
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Post by mike on Dec 3, 2005 11:19:48 GMT -6
"In 1926, Rolex develops and patents the first airtight, dustproof and waterproof watch - named the Oyster." I assume they coined the term "oyster" due to the case being sealed up tight like an oyster. Yep! That's my understanding. Or It's got something to do with certain aphrodisiac qualities! ;D |
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Post by rambler on Dec 3, 2005 13:52:55 GMT -6
Sam's right. My understanding is that Hans Wilsdorf came up with the idea and name after fighting with an Oyster at a party. (Humorous Cartoon Image?). Rambler  |
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Post by Warren on Dec 3, 2005 14:30:39 GMT -6
Sam's right. My understanding is that Hans Wilsdorf came up with the idea and name after fighting with an Oyster at a party. (Humorous Cartoon Image?). Rambler That makes even more sense to me.  |
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Post by maverick on Dec 3, 2005 19:00:47 GMT -6
Sam's right. My understanding is that Hans Wilsdorf came up with the idea and name after fighting with an Oyster at a party. (Humorous Cartoon Image?). Rambler Yup, that is how Hans came up with 'oyster' for the case. I guess he got a real tough one to open and came up with that name. However I wonder how many realize the case is milled out of a solid block of metal? That is one thing that makes it water tight and so rugged. =) maverick |
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Post by Warren on Dec 3, 2005 19:37:08 GMT -6
How could I have missed this? Maybe 'cause I hadn't arrived on this planet yet! Well this pretty much explains it.  She's a babe ain't she? Toothy bj's anyone? |
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Post by JJ on Dec 4, 2005 11:28:46 GMT -6
Nice ad, Warren...thanks!  Amazingly low prices at the time too. BTW, Sam's got the answer on the button!! |
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Amazingly low prices at the time too.