QUIZ: Do You Really Know Your Rolex Watches?
Rolex is not only the most recognizable watch brand in the world, it’s the most recognizable brand period. Despite this, the company likes to keep much of its history and ongoing activities as quiet and confidential as a Swiss bank account. While the brand has its detractors, there is no denying it has done more to influence the look of the modern-day wristwatch than any other marque. So how much do you really know about Rolex? There’s only one way to find out, and that’s to take our Rolex Quiz. And bear in mind, none of the famous individuals who wear Rolex got there by merely referring to Google.
Rolex watches are made from which grade of stainless steel?
316
316L
904L
316LN
In which year was the Rolex Datejust first introduced?
1938
1940
1942
1945
A Rolex Oyster 3525 was used in the planning of a famous prison escape. The story was later retold in which movie:
Escape from Alcatraz
The Great Escape
The Shawshank Redemption
Von Ryan’s Express
Sir Edmund Hillary reached the summit of Mount Everest in 1953 wearing an Oyster Perpetual. This watch was a forerunner of:
Rolex Sky Dweller
Rolex Explorer
Rolex Day Date
Rolex Daytona
Who was the first American President to wear a Rolex Day Date, which later became known as The President?
Richard Nixon
Lyndon B. Johnson
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Franklin D. Roosevelt
To which famous movie star is the Rolex Reference 1655 Orange Hand Explorer often wrongly attributed?
Steve McQueen
Robert Redford
Paul Newman
Clint Eastwood
Why was the legendary Rolex Air King originally introduced by Hans Wilsdorf?
Because he had just learned to fly a light aircraft
Because he wanted to honor the pilots of the Battle of Britain
Because he wanted to compete with the OMEGA Spacemaster Z-33
Because Chuck Yeager broke the sound barrier
The Rolex Deepsea was successfully introduced in 2008. It has water resistance to which depth?
1000 meters
2800 meters
3000 meters
3800 meters
There are almost as many Rolex Daytonas as there are people who are confused about what is a real Paul Newman Rolex Daytona. Which of these is correct?
Pic A
Pic B
Pic C
Pic D
Alfred Davis was to Rolex what Pete Best was to The Beatles. He wasn’t fired but he is an almost forgotten footnote in the brand’s illustrious history. What relation was he to Hans Wilsdorf?
Son-in-law
Uncle
Step-brother
Cousin
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