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What was Rolex before?
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Before 1915, the Rolex Watch Co. was called Wilsdorf and Davis. The company shared a name with its founders Hans Wilsdorf and Alfred Davis, but they opted to update it after they trademarked the word Rolex in 1908. Find a wide variety of Rolex watches on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Rolex Chromium Marconi Hermetic Manual Wind Watch, circa 1930s
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Located in Long Beach, CA
is fitted with a Rolex Marconi series movement. The watch has a two piece case commonly referred to
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Rolex- Rolco 9ct Dress Watch circa 1930's with Original Bamboo Ladder Bracelet
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Located in Long Beach, CA
over their use of Marconi's name for watches. This is only one a few models I have ever seen with the
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