Rolex is supplying the speedometer and timer for the Bloodhound SSC land speed vehicle. These are actually pretty decent looking Rolex (Rolexes?, Rolii?).
http://jalopnik.com/at-1-000-mph-this-i ... 830768/all
1000 mph Rolex Speedometer
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Re: 1000 mph Rolex Speedometer
Rolices?
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Re: 1000 mph Rolex Speedometer
I'm thinking a LE Rolex with a back plate fashioned from a panel from the Bloodhound SSC.
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Re: 1000 mph Rolex Speedometer
Berkshire wrote:I'm thinking a LE Rolex with a back plate fashioned from a panel from the Bloodhound SSC.
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Re: 1000 mph Rolex Speedometer
An interesting video detailing the cockpit of the Bloodhound SSC. Fast forward to about 2:15 for Rolex content.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ZjIVRFX_6g
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ZjIVRFX_6g
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Re: 1000 mph Rolex Speedometer
Never mind the Rolex....
I want to know how he keeps this thing on the ground at 1000 mph.
I want to know how he keeps this thing on the ground at 1000 mph.
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Re: 1000 mph Rolex Speedometer
Fixed that for you. This and the Bluebird will both be fun to watch.Kip wrote:Never mind the Rolex....
I want to know if he keeps this thing on the ground at 1000 mph.
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