Arguably the most recognized name in luxury watches, Rolex was originally called Wilsdorf & Davis. It was founded by a German national in 1908. A perfectionist, Hans Wilsdorf worked hard to improve watch standards and prove that high quality products could be produced outside Switzerland (though he received his movements from a small Swiss company).
Special Features
A hallmark of Rolex is its continuity in design. The models produced several decades ago still have the same outer appearance (though internal pieces are of course improved and upgraded). This ithfulness to tradition helps to give Rolex its reputation.
Rolexs production is limited to about 650,000 watches a year, based on industry estimates. This is below market demand, but it allows the company to maintain its high standards in quality control.
Among the companys special features:
In 1910, Rolex was awarded the worlds first wrist watch chronometer rating. This recognition assured the accuracy of his watches was achieved, so Wilsdorf turned to improving reliability.
The company created the first waterproof watch, the Oyster, in 1926 and their clever publicity campaign (a watch submerged in an aquarium) helped to catapult the company to international me. In 1931, the company invented the Rotor - a semi-circular plate of metal that, using gravity, will move freely to wind the watch. The result was the invention of the perpetual (automatic) movement.
The Datejust was created in 1945. This was the first watch to display the date automatically. Ten years later, the Oyster GMT Master became the first watch to allow two time zones to be displayed.
Notable Watches by Rolex
Oyster: Perpetual Air-King This classic masterpiece is produced in steel with an oyster bracelet. It is a self-winding and waterproof (100 meters) timepiece that is one of the top sellers for the company. The dial is blue with a polished bezel.
Cellini: Quartz This ladys sized watch may be small, but the clean lines and sophistication give it a bold presence that is both pleasing to the eye and reliably Rolex. It has a champagne dial with Arabic numerals. The quartz movement is set in an 18 carat yellow cold case on a Damier bracelet.
Oyster Professional: Submariner Date Although it would appear too elegant to risk getting it wet, this watch was designed to do just that. It is a divers dream come true. Waterproof at 300 meters, this self-winding timepiece has a black dial, black rotate able bezel, oyster fliplock bracelet and extension links.
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