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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
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
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This very unique watch is fitted with a Rolex Marconi series movement.
Category
Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Rolex Marconi Steel Extra Prima Art Deco Watch with Two Silvered Dial
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
Marconi was established as Rolex's first major subsidiary brand alongside later lines like Unicorn and Rolco. " on January 24, 1911, to name a line of watches after the Nobel Prize-w...
Category
Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
