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Rolex is one of the top global brands for over a century. The crown symbol is recognized throughout the world. Rolex watches are designed to exceed expectations. It takes more than a year to assemble over 220 minute pieces. This is done systematically by hand and is extremely detailed oriented. In fact about 400 operations are conducted only on the main plate. The assembly is put through rigorous testing and retesting. So rigorous in its testing that if the movement deflects for less than one second, the entire assembly is often disassembled and the entire process is restarted from the beginning. Due to high standards and excellent quality control, Rolex is the brand that will continue to be the leader in luxury wristwatches.
Known to be the world’s bestselling watch company, with over 100 years of history, Rolex could be written as the definitive textbook in branding, with an emphasis for luxury items. Unfortunately, for many customers today, branding has taken on a negative nuance. Pop culture ads that rely on fashion and polling trends, naming right battles, mass production that sacrifice quality through outsourcing – these are some of the different means that companies use to gain success. However, Rolex has stood its ground and has not resorted to any such means in building its image. It let’s its quality products speak for itself. Hence it stands as the standard in the wristwatch industry.
Quality, performance, innovation and stability are the four pillars that Rolex has built its brand, since the inception of the history of wristwatches. The company first sold pocket watches and folding watches called travel clocks when it was first formed in 1905 as Wilsdorf & Davis. Interestingly, until this time, it was only women who wore wristwatches. Later it became popular when people realized how impractical it was to have pocket watches, this was during the Boer War of South Africa (1899-1902) when they noticed the soldiers with wristwatches.
Seeing the opportunity in this new market, Hans Wilsdorf, along with his brother-in-law, William Davis formed the company and began producing high quality watches. Around three years after W & D was formed, the company’s name was officially changed to Rolex, a name that was trademarked by Wilsdorf. Somewhere during that time, the benefits of having a logo and brand name to distinguish a product from its competitors was just being discovered, and Wilsdorf capitalized on this opportunity. In essence they wanted a name that was easy to pronounce by all, had no meaning as such in any European language and something that was short and easy to spell. Another example of simple brand name was George Eastman naming his camera Kodak.
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It was from Herman Aegler’s Rebberg firm that Rolex got their mechanics in a watch. As a teenager Wilsdorf worked at Cuno Korten with Aegler, a watch exporter in Switzerland. Quite often Wilsdorf would set up 15 watches and check them each for accuracy and it was here at Cuno Korten that Wilsdorf’s obession with accuracy began. Also he would submit the most accurate ones to the Neuchatel Observatory for testing without permission. However this was overlooked since all the testing passed and he received much praise from his seniors. Much later Aegler’s company came to produce exclusively for Rolex, as it does today. Aegler’s descendants still run the company, although owned by Rolex.
With his new company, Wilsdorf’s obsession for accuracy continued. He was awarded the world’s first chronometer award for a wristwatch, after sending the first Rolex movement to the School of Horology in Bienne, Switzerland. Rolex began to gain a worldwide reputation for the finest quality watches, with this award. Rolex watches went on to win a number of awards. Rolex received numerous awards. In 1914, Rolex received the Class A Certificate of Precision award from the Kew Observatory in England, previously only given to marine chronometers. During the testing the watches were subjected to three temperatures and five positions. This entire testing lasted for 45 days. After, Wilsdorf insisted that all Rolex watches would be sold only with an Official Timing Certificate and all their watches would be subjected to a similar testing.
Watching the celebrity edition of the Apprentice on television proved to be far more than solely an entertaining experience.
Knowing in advance that Gene Simmons, the brains behind the KISS phenomenon and the self-proclaimed god of women, would take episodal charge over the female celebrity group, I could not resist watching. Frankly, I was somewhat surprised at what transpired during the hour. The Donald had no choice but to fire him. He failed at his task.
This reality show actually provided a healthy dose of business reality, demonstrating many valuable sales lessons that we can all benefit from.
1. Know Your Goal Before You Begin Taking Action.
Gene errantly delegated the initial responsibility of meeting with the client to two team members. If instead, everyone on his team, including himself, were present, he would have benefited from the perspectives of each as they moved towards satisfying their customer and the sales goal that they had in mind. The women who met with the Kodak executives failed to listen carefully and fully grasp the desired intent and goals of their customer.
Simmons, as their leader, never knew what his customer actually wanted as he was too busy constructing a campaign that he thought was important and relevant. He was too busy marketing Kodak that he failed to consider their desired goals and product emphasis, their new ink. In fact, he did not see the importance of meeting with his customer and clearly understanding their perspective and goals.
2. Understand Your Task.
We must listen and pay attention to our customers. They will tell us exactly what they want if we ask them. Ask clarifying questions until you are crystal clear on their goals. Gene neither had a grasp of their true task or even the name of the product. His project was doomed early on.
3. Listen Carefully to Those You Have Teamed With.
Your sales team is a valuable asset. Their thoughts, evaluations and conclusions are important and should be respected with regard to the decision-making process.
4. Keep Focused.
Once you have a clear understanding of your customers needs, adopt a laser-like focus until the job is done. If an activity is not relevant to the desired outcome, it is likely an activity that is hindering your progress. Stay on task.
5. Remember: The Customer is Always Right.
The customer expects us to work on his behalf. If we make assumptions and suppositions based upon our desires, they may not be in-sync with what our customer is expecting of us. Simmons ignored his customer altogether, focusing instead on his own ego and creative ideas. While his marketing was impressive, his strategy and sense of purpose were flawed. He continued acting upon what he wanted for himself, not the desires of his client.
It does not matter if we think we are smarter, better equipped or more experienced than our customer. If we lose sight of their business and what they want, we lose; period. “You cannot hit a target you cannot see”. You cannot ask relevant questions if you do not listen. And. . . you cannot satisfy the needs of your customers if you do not know what they need.
Thanks Gene, these are indeed valuable lessons learned.
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How to Be Attractive to Women with Proper Timing The right timing can mean the difference between winning and losing. In the boxing ring, one well timed punch can knock out the opponent, but if that same punch is delivered just a second later it can result in hitting nothing but air. Now, obviously, attracting women with boxing isn’t what I’m talking about, but learning about timing is. With the wrong timing you can come on too strong when she’s just not ready. You also could make your move too late and the moment of attraction dies on the vine. Timing is a learned skill. Not some esoteric thing that some guys have and some don’t. Timing is developed by observation and practice. The next time your out with the rest of humanity find a place it sit down and just watch people. Watch the body language of women in the area. What are they doing when they’re talking with their friends as opposed when they’re talking with their lovers? Watch how different men approach women and take note of which approaches are successful and which ones aren’t. Watch two lovers. Be downright scientific about this. Do they go from hand holding to passionate kissing in a matter of seconds? Not usually. Watch the different body language structures, facial expressions, touches, smiles. While watching one of the things that you will observe is that women are always sending out signals. Knowing what to do with those signals is what timing is about. Now, this type of education might sound manipulative or deceitful, but it isn’t. Of course, you want to be more attractive to women, but the woman that you’re with will be the recipient of this education. And she will like the fact that you are so attentive to her. She’ll read this as you being so into her that you know what she wants and when to make the right moves. A very sexy thing for any woman. Remember, HAVE FUN! Watch FREE hidden camera pickup videos and discover how to approach, meet and get dates with attractive women at the shopping mall, the park, even the street! http://www. SucceedAtDating. com
Arizona is truly a golferâs dream. âI donât think so,â youâre thinking. âIâve heard about your summers. â Yes, they are hot. Really hot. But, as the late Paul Harvey used to say, âLetâs hear the rest of the story. âArizona is a golferâs dream for two major reasons: its weather and its magnificent golf courses. Arizona is noted for its desert climate, exceptionally hot summers, and mild winters, but the high country in the north features pine forests and mountain ranges with cooler weather than the lower deserts. In the summer, when the temperatures climb into triple digits on the desert, simply pack your clubs and go north. Flagstaff will welcome you with open tees. In the winter, head for Phoenix, Tucson or Yuma where lush greens and perfect days await you. The entire state boasts the lowest number of rainy days in the country generally assuring golf weather you can count on. . The average number of sunny days in its major cities?Phoenix 318Tucson 299Flagstaff 270Yuma 335Arizona also boasts of some of the greatest golf courses in the country. Some of the top courses are:<b>Trilogy Golf Club at Vistancia</b> - In <i>Golf Digestâs</i> most recent 2008-2009 edition of its Places to Play guide, <b>Trilogy Golf Club at Vistancia</b> was one of only 23 golf clubâs nationwide - and the only golf course in the state of Arizona - to earn the publicationâs coveted 5-Star designation. The 5-Star designation is determined by combining the opinions of official <i>Golf Digest</i> raters with the feedback provided by the general public on <i>Golf Digestâs</i> Web site. <i>Golf Digest</i> defines the 5-Star rating as âSuperb. Golf at its absolute best. Pay any price to play at least once in your life. âTrilogy Golf Club at Vistancia in Peoria is not just another Arizona desert course you play once . . . this is an experience that will leave you wanting more. Crafted by Gary Panks, Trilogy stops just short of the split rail-surrounded tee boxes that mark such historic courses as St. Andrews, Royal Troon or Maidstone, and has the taste of a Shinnecock Hills. Rolling fairways, intimidating native grasses and beautiful bunkering highlight this gem. <b>The Boulders in Carefree</b> - The Boulders Club, a semi - private country club for club members and resort guests, features a 6,811-yard, par 72 championship golf course and a 6,726-yard, par 71 championship golf course, both designed by Jay Morrish. The Boulders is world renowned as one of the finest golf resorts in the western United States. The courses are considered the most demanding in the Southwest, and are known for their rugged beauty. The course offers 36 challenging holes, golf pro shop, fitness center, restaurant, and a residential home development. <b>Camelback Golf Club</b> - The Indian Bend course at Camelback is one of the few area courses where the golfer must negotiate tight, tree-lined fairways off the tee. This traditional layout is a great change of pace if you’re planning on several rounds of desert golf. The Indian Bend Course is an American links-style 18-hole, Par 72 course. The course features secluded sand bunkers, rolling terrain, water hazards and beautiful mountain views. The recently redesigned Padre course is a fun and challenging alternative to the many desert-style golf courses in the Scottsdale-Camelback area. This traditional parkland layout offers a large dose of risk-reward holes. The Padre course is one of the truly underrated of Scottsdale’s premier courses and a round of golf here is always a fun experience. <b>The TPC Stadium</b> course is a resort-style layout operated by the PGA Tour and offers you the opportunity to play where the professionals play. It is located on the grounds of the AAA Five Diamond Fairmont sScottsdale Princess Resort and opened for play in 1986. The “Stadium Course” has gained immeasurable attention as the stage for the FBR Open (formerly the Phoenix Open) — the largest spectator event on the PGA TOUR. Each year, more than 500,000 fans flock to the TPC for a fantastic tournament. The course is beautifully defined with bunkering, elevation changes, water features and desert landscaping. It embodies the standards of excellence set forth by famed design team of Tom Weiskopf and Jay Morrish. Built in the middle of the once barren Sonoran desert in 1986, this course is not dominated by its desert setting. 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The PGA pros rank the 18th hole as one of the most challenging finishing holes on the tour will have you swinging in no time. If you are looking for a native challenge in Tucson, try their new desert-style target course. This Tom Lehman designed course offers a combination of native desert vegetation with strategic fairway bunkering. Players can approach each hole in a variety of ways, keeping the course challenging and unique with each new round. There are many challenging and rewarding courses to play in Arizona and you can almost always depend on great weather that allows you to enjoy golfing somewhere in Arizona all year round. Arizona has a reputation as a golf Mecca, and it certainly doesnât lack in the number, variety or quality of golf courses.
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The Race Is On. Breitling and Tag Heuer watches alike are incredibly luxurious and popular. It is understandable that these two admired timepiece manufacturers face such deep competition from each other and the loyal consumers. Investing in such elegant accent pieces is rarely done on a whim. Customers want to be sure that their money, often a considerable amount, is being put towards a functional, impressive and aesthetically pleasing timepiece. Choosing between the two luxury brands can be challenging, but by understanding the difference between the two, you may be able to make a more informed decision. In general, TagHeuer timepieces are less expensive than Breitling watches. Partly due to the price, Tag Heuer timepieces are much more common in many social circles when compared to Breitling watches. Many watch enthusiasts consider Tag Heuer timepieces to be much more basic when compared to Breitlings, so it is important to know what you are looking for and what you expect from your desired timepiece. This is one of the most important steps in making sure you get the correct and most fitting timepiece for you and your lifestyle. Breitling timepieces are particularly geared towards aviators and watch enthusiasts interested in having a timepiece with a lot of potential gadgets. Tag Heuer timepieces are great for everyday use and everyday wear. They are quality timepieces and attractive. Breitling timepieces, for their part, are more glamorous and more generally suited for more professional lifestyles and occasions. If an individual has more money to spend on a timepiece, Breitling timepieces may be able to offer a more extensive selection. Breitling and Tag watches are both very popular and competitive with each other, as are many watch manufacturers in the industry, but it is important to note that they offer very different things from their watch models. The bottom line is that if you are looking for a luxury watch you should consider both brands as the are both high quality Swiss watch brands. They both have a huge following and they both are collectors items. Breitling has a larger collectors following then Tag watches but they both have a following. Did you ever see the tag commericals ? They are different then the Breitling commercials. Tag focuses on cars and Breitling focuses on aviation more. In general the majr differance would be resale value. Even though that a tag can hold its value breitling does a much better job at that But to begin with its a more expensive watch in general.
The Swiss have been always been known for producing finely crafted goods including watches and clocks and were long considered by many to be the undisputed champs in precision and reliability. But in this corner, we have a new contender and, like this Swiss, they are geographically small and short on natural material resources. What these two have in common is a drive for perfection and a keen interest in maintaining their hard earned reputations. The Japanese, long thought of as producing reliable and functional cars and cameras have become a major force in the world of wrist watches.
One needs to go back to the end of World War II to understand fully just how the Japanese have progressed in producing competitively priced and highly reliable consumers goods from the ashes of war. Post war Japan was in a shambles with its economy and commercial infrastructure destroyed. What commercial interests that did survive had very limited access to raw materials or machine tooling. With the help of its former enemies, Japan began a slow and painful process of rebuilding its shattered economic base.
Attempting to produce goods in a hurry, quality suffered and the term Made in Japan became synonymous with shoddy merchandise of very dubious quality. A handful of Japanese entrepreneurs like Akio Morita the founder of Sony saw opportunity in tragedy and set about to change the public perception of goods produced in and exported from Japan.
Meanwhile, the Swiss, having been spared the fate that befell Japan, continued on a steady path of producing goods that were not only in demand but carried an aura of craftsmanship and style. Out of necessity, the Japanese had to do more with less and reinvent how products were designed and manufactured. An American, Dr. W. Edward Deming had a profound impact on reshaping the manufacturing landscape in Japan that endures today.
Deming, along with other like minded professionals helped the Japanese to establish entirely new systems that integrated the processes of design, engineering, production and quality control. A key ingredient of the Deming model was the inclusion of customer service into the production process and can still be seen in modern business models worldwide. As history shows us, the result was the creation of a manufacturing powerhouse that became the eventual model for many American manufacturers.
These tremendous strides in the way consumer goods were produced in Japan was not lost on watch makers. For example, the Citizen Watch Company has been producing quality precision watches and timepieces since the company was founded in 1930. Japanese manufacturers saw great opportunity in the development of highly precise machine tools supporting everything from automobile production to the manufacture of aircraft. Taking the wise counsel they received from Dr. Deming, many Japanese companies expanded on Demings Fourteen Principles and began to incorporate the engineering philosophy of design for manufacturability.
The guiding principle behind this philosophy was to integrate the design and manufacturing functions, which in turn led to increased production efficiencies and increased levels of quality. These lessons were not lost on the growing Citizen Company and the result was the production of very precise watch components, greater reliability and ease of repair.
The Seiko Company was a major of clocks and watches, producing its first wrist watches beginning in nineteen thirteen, with the brand name of Seiko first appearing on timepieces in nineteen twenty four. They too adopted many of Deming’s principles in the post war era and, like Citizen, have became a brand name well known for quality and innovation having introduced the first digital watch that featured a multifunction design not found on other digital wrist watches.
