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Why was Rolex invented?

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Why was Rolex invented?
Rolex was invented due to the aspirations of founder Hans Wilsdorf, who sought to offer a line of timepieces that were practical and accessible for everyday men and women. When he and his brother-in-law set up their London enterprise in 1905, they called it Wilsdorf & Davis. But Wilsdorf was determined to come up with another name that was short, would look good on a watch dial and was easy to say and remember in several languages. In 1908, he trademarked the name Rolex, and by 1920, he had moved the company to Geneva and redubbed it as Montres Rolex S.A. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Rolex watches.
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Rolex Submariner Black Steel Oyster No Date Watch 14060
By Rolex
Located in Baltimore, MD
Rolex Submariner Black Steel Oyster No Date Watch 14060 Model: 14060 Serial: D438*** (2005) Case: 40mm steel Dial: Black Movement: Automatic Bracelet: Oyster, fits up to a 7 inch wri...
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Early 2000s Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Rolex 16013 Datejust Stainless Steel and 14k 36mm 1979
By Rolex
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Rolex 16013 Datejust Stainless Steel and 14k 36mm 1979 For your consideration here is a freshly polished and ready to wear Rolex 14k and Stainless Steel Datejust 36mm circa 1979 . T...
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Vintage 1970s Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex 41 mm Datejust 126334 Wimbledon Stainless Steel Watch Jubilee Bracelet
By Rolex
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Rolex Datejust 41 wristwatch, Reference 126334, crafted in stainless steel and featuring the highly desirable slate “Wimbledon” dial with distinctive Roman numeral hour markers, Chro...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, White Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex GMT Master II Stainless Steel 'Coke' 40mm Watch Oyster Band
By Rolex
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Rolex Model: Gmt Master II Reference Number: 16710 Gender: Mens Metal: Stainless Steel Dial: Black Bezel: Red & Black (coke) Band: Oyster Box: No box Circa 1991
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1990s Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex circa 1980 Montre 36 mm Acier Or Oyster Perpetual Date Steel Gold Watch
By Rolex
Located in PARIS, FR
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 36mm watch, circa 1980, in steel and yellow gold; automatic movement, gold dial with baton markers, smooth yellow gold bezel, yellow gold signed crown, an...
Category

Vintage 1980s French Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, Steel

Rolex Oyster Perpetual 1500 Steel Watch with 34mm Silver Dial
By Rolex
Located in RIJSWIJK, NL
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 1500 Watch. This Rolex Oyster Perpetual features a round case crafted in stainless steel. The watch showcases a silver dial, complementing the silver case. The...
Category

Late 20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

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