1975 Rolex Datejust Ref. 1603 with Porsche 911 Advertisement
1975 Rolex Datejust Ref. 1603 with Porsche 911 Advertisement
1975 Rolex Datejust Ref. 1603 with Porsche 911 Advertisement
1975 Rolex Datejust Ref. 1603 with Porsche 911 Advertisement
Page Dimensions
Approx. 7 7/8" x 10 5/8" (20cm x 27cm)
Story and Details
I don’t know if there are two passions with more overlap than cars and watches. And two of the most loyal communities are Porsche and Rolex enthusiasts. I love how this 1975 Rolex advertisement foreshadows the lifestyle we see play out today. Today, an Instagram post, or a cars and coffee event, may inspire you to pair a Rolex with a Porsche, or vice versa. Of course, this great story from 1975 about Porsche’s Manager of Quality Control, Heinz-Stephan Cikerle, illustrates the fact that Rolex and Porsche have always gone well together. But almost 50 years ago, this mutual admiration wasn’t just a matter of style and image. Performance and quality weighed heavily. And if there’s anyone who knows about mechanical quality, it’s the person in charge of quality control at Porsche. And as the ad implies, Herr Cikerle chose to wear the same Rolex day in and day out, seemingly a stainless steel Datejust Ref. 1603 with an engine-turned bezel, because he feels it’s crafted in the same manner as a Porsche. Besides the colorful 911s, a favorite part of this ad is the staple tagline in the bottom right stating in bold, “You can tell by the men who wear them.” Rolex values their customers like Heinz-Stephan who truly understand quality and therefore ultimately choose a Rolex to keep them on time. Wordy, paragraph-laden, long form endorsements, like this example, are the main form of communication Rolex used from the early 1970s through the beginning of the 1990s.
Condition
Condition
Pre-owned original magazine advertisement. Image shown is exactly the ad that you'll be receiving.
Framing
Framing
Framing is handcrafted in Chicago, IL, using acid-free materials for art preservation. The UV-protected, anti-reflective glass ensures optimal viewing. Frames are solid wood featuring a wire for easy hanging and felt pads for wall protection.
Shipping
Shipping
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Returns
Returns
Returns are accepted for unframed ads, if they are in new condition as you received it, within 30 days of purchase.
As all of my ads are highly curated, individually custom framed, and personalized, all sales for framed ads are final.
Questions
Questions
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All advertisements and images are original – directly from magazines and other types of publications. These are vintage, pre-owned, original pages, so the paper quality and condition varies... I try to show accurate photos of the exact ad/image you'll be receiving.
framing
Framing is custom-designed and done by hand in Chicago, IL. Acid-free materials are used to preserve your art. Glass offers UV-protection and is anti-reflective for best viewing. Frames are solid wood with wire on back for easy hanging and felt pads to protect wall.
contact
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It was an absolute pleasure to work with Nick on this Christmas present for my son. It was such a unique gift, and the framing was super high quality. Nick worked with me on exactly what I wanted and took the time to understand what I was looking for. Shipping was fast, and it arrived just in time for Christmas. I will definitely be ordering from Nick and Ad Patina. Excellent service and company!!!
Was this helpful? - NickReviewing1978 Rolex Submariner Ref. 1680 "Championship Surfing" w/ Surfer AdvertisementI recommend this productRated 5 out of 5 stars3 weeks ago10/10 buying experience. Do yourself a favor and buy an ad that you love from Nick. Favorite purchase of 2024
Nick is absolutely world-class and a pleasure to do business with. The packaging alone (+ a handwritten note) was a step above the rest and an amazing personalized touch. I will certainly be buying more ads from Nick and couldn’t recommend him enough.
P.s. I was on a zoom call with prospect and noticed some vintage ads behind him. Low and behold, they were Nicks ads and they knew each other! We had an amazing chat about vintage ads and watches. This is your sign to buy one!
Was this helpful? - EmilyVerified BuyerReviewing1969 Rolex Datejust Ref. 1601 "racing here tomorrow" AdvertisementI recommend this productRated 5 out of 5 stars1 month agoPerfect Gift!
This is such a great gift for my hard to buy for husband! It arrived super quick & in great condition. I’m so excited to give it to him for Christmas!
Was this helpful? - Jonathan W.Verified BuyerReviewing2013 Rolex Deepsea Sea Dweller feat. James Cameron AdvertisementI recommend this productRated 5 out of 5 stars1 month agoAwesome Ad. Awesome customer service.
I was throughly amazed to see how well the James Carson Deepsea ad was packaged for delivery. Special care went into making sure that it arose perfectly. I wanted to reach out and thank you for the care you gave in making sure my James Cameron Deepsea ad arrived safely. Ad Patina has a really great selection of ads. I won’t hesitate to get more ads from them in the future.
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