Rolex anchor

[crew]

Originally Posted by mrblue

Some people may not know that in the past Submariners and I believe Sea Dwellers came with a small anchor. I rarely seem them listed with a watch for sale which is listed as a "full set". Shouldn't one of these be included where appropriate to actually be complete?

“Shouldn’t one of these be included…..?”
Tough question to answer, but if you think it should then I’d hold out for one that has it. Me? I’m more interested in the watch than the accessories.

[tgyberg]

Mine came in quite handy anchoring my toy boat in the bathtub!

[GONZO2LR]

Originally Posted by tgyberg

Mine came in quite handy anchoring my toy boat in the bathtub!

now...thats funny as heck....

i like your label....nut nut...i too am that...but i wont steal it..

[Roddypeepa]

Originally Posted by padi56

In the real world the anchor was purely a marketing tool and of no real use, it was around 2005 they disappeared from the Rolex dive watch line up who knows perhaps to save costs but it was quite cheaply made. Many years ago now while working as a dive guide and instructor, after a days diving I passed a few guys out for open water certification.Later in the evening we all met up for a drink in a local bar,and one guy turned up guess what with a Rolex anchor on a chain round his neck, thought to myself what a complete and utter Pratt a bit like he was underwater .

Ha ha sums it all up in a way other posts can’t.


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[Solo118]

Originally Posted by brandrea

Most of them got left behind in our Z28’s … hanging from the rear view mirror

I used mine as a keychain! Really cool piece imho

[Newt]

Solo. Good idea. I think I’ll do keychain too.

[Joearch]

Originally Posted by rmwill

My full set 16600 has the anchor and the plastic pouch. A serial swiss only dial.

Same here. Part of the SeaDweller set at that time, along with the wallet for the dive bracelet extension, tool and some kind of depth card. Like others nave said in the box somewhere. I recently saw one with a deeper depth rating on the accessory sales forum for something like $1500 and thought who is going to spend that kind of money.

[strafer_kid]

Here’s one with SD43

[GT2344]

If memory serves me, the Tudor Submariner I purchased many years ago (around 1993) also came with an anchor. Can anyone confirm this?

[Chester01]

You don’t see them for sale because they are awesome. I have one and it’s preen with me since 1998.

[Daytonaman799]

I have one for one of my 16600’s. Never really thought anything of it but the diver extension link and the screwdriver/punch tool for the bracelet is super cool and useful.

[Bruse Wayne]

Originally Posted by BIGAAPL

NIce, I’ve never gotten a Rolex branded gift from an AD. Pretty Cool

don't feel bad I can't even get a call back

[swiss_seth]

Originally Posted by brandrea

Most of them got left behind in our Z28’s … hanging from the rear view mirror

OMG hilarious

I have mine from my old 16610 hanging in my car right now, I love trinkets and trash as far as marketing tools.

[Roddypeepa]

I wish they still did these. I remember seeing them as a kid. They’re kind of naff but cool at the same time.

I’d also like the there for be a nod to the older packaging - extra sleeve with caving for an explorer ii, horse racing for a dj etc. fun times.


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