Rolex Company Background
Rolex is a Swiss luxury watchmaker founded in London in 1905 by Hans Wilsdorf and Alfred Davis. The company moved its headquarters to Geneva, Switzerland, and is now owned by the Hans Wilsdorf Foundation. Rolex designs, manufactures, and sells luxury mechanical watches and clocks worldwide.
Iconic Rolex Models
The Oyster Perpetual was the first Rolex waterproof wristwatch, introduced in 1926. The Datejust, launched in 1945, was the first wristwatch to display the date automatically. The Submariner, introduced in 1953, became a benchmark for dive watches. The Daytona, created in 1963, is associated with motorsport chronographs.
Rolex Movement and Materials
Rolex designs and manufactures its own movements in-house, including the Parachrom hairspring for shock and magnetic resistance. The brand uses Oystersteel, 904L stainless steel, and 18-karat gold in its cases and bracelets. Each watch undergoes extensive testing before leaving the factory.
Where to Learn More
For official specifications, model references, and brand history, visit the Rolex official website at rolex.com. The site provides detailed information on current collections, technical features, and service guidelines.
