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 On its Roman numeral dials, Rolex still uses IIII rather than IV. The “IIII” is referred to as the “Clockmaker's four.” The reason for this is a matter of aesthetics and symmetrical balance. [([[https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=666620|Rolex Forums]])]
+===== Deepest Point In The Ocean =====
+On his Deepsea Challenge trip in 2012, James Cameron dived into the Mariana Trench. He was wearing a Rolex Deepsea Challenge, a timepiece that was promised to be resistant to a depth of 12,000 meters (39,370 feet). [([[http://www.lacotedesmontres.com/en/The-Rolex-Deepsea-Challenge-2012-watch-To-the-deepest-reaches-of-the-oceans-No_9045.htm|lacotedesmontres]])]
+===== Four Sites In Switzerland =====
+Rolex has four locations in Switzerland. Rolex employs over 6,000 people at various locations/factories. [([[https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/inside-rolex|hodinkee]])]
+===== Live and Let Die =====
+Roger Moore's Rolex watch from the James Bond film "Live and Let Die" was auctioned off for €178,000. He was wearing a Rolex Submariner 5513 that was custom-made for him. [([[https://www.facebook.com/1712554492300838/posts/rolexfactthe-rolex-watch-that-roger-moore-wore-during-the-james-bond-movie-live-/2560792767477002/|Facebook]])]
+===== Rolex Datejust =====
+Rolex created the first timepiece that could automatically adjust the date in 1945. The watch in question was the now-iconic Rolex Datejust.[([[https://www.swisswatchexpo.com/TheWatchClub/2019/07/05/rolex-datejust-vs-rolex-date-whats-the-difference/|swisswatchexpo]])]
+===== First Watchmaker To Meet The Standards Of COSC =====
+Rolex was the first company to fulfill COSC criteria for a wristwatch in 1910, with its movement based on a reliable calibre from Aegler. Only pocket watches could match the COSC precise criteria at the time, but Rolex did it in a wristwatch.[([[https://www.thehourglass.com/collectors-guides/a-guide-to-technical-standards-in-watchmaking/|The Hour Glass]])]
+===== Rolex Has It's Own Gemologist Staff =====
+Rolex's gemologist staff works hard to ensure that the jewels used in Rolex watches are of the finest quality. Rolex's gemologists purchase, test, arrange, and set diamonds and other precious stones in a variety of Rolex models that feature gemstones. Gemologists purchase jewels at exorbitant prices from wholesalers.[([[https://www.truefacet.com/guide/behind-scenes-rolex/|truefacet]])]

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