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    Old watch advertisements

    Anybody else fascinated by old watch advertisements? They give an insight into the social history of wristwatches and sometimes include interesting bits of information.

    Let's collect a few here.

    I'll kick it off with this Rolex advert from 1936 which notes the use of British stainless steel and precious metals of 'Imperial Grade'.



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    My favorites have always been the old National Geographic Rolex ads.


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    here a few old Russian ones




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    Old Doxa diving ads were cool too. Pretty subtle (and ominous) double entendre with this one...


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