Rolex Watches: Precision Timepieces

Rolex watches are the connoisseur's timepiece of choice.

Rolex watches and other high end brands are not just there to tell the time - they are there to tell the time in a beautiful way. Sleek and complex objects, they glint enticingly in a mosaic of gold, silver, white and grey, hands ticking precisely, like some fabled artefact recovered from its remote hiding place by an intrepid treasure hunter.
Rolex watches and other high end brands are also enticingly complex objects - we sense the intricate network of wheels and cogs beneath the shiny face.

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It is this combination of analogue complexity and physical beauty that makes people continue to love, collect and wear wristwatches, even in the midst of our digital age. A mobile phone or laptop computer may be able to tell the time with equal precision - but they are not beautiful in the same ways as rolex watches.

Rolex Watches: Innovation

Rolex Watches - which predate the First World War - exemplify the 'watch as jewellery' concept. They tell the time but also say something very clear about the person wearing it, just like driving a Mercedes rather than a Ford Mondeo.
But Rolex watches are not just about looks: they are also very practical. Throughout the last century, this Swiss company has brought many innovations to the market. It created the first model with an automatically changing day display; the first with an automatically changing date display; the first capable of displaying two time zones at once; and the first wristwatch waterproof to 100 metres.
The latter innovation points to the company's extensive track record in producing bespoke models suitable for such extreme pursuits as deep sea diving and mountain climbing.
Models built with water in mind include the Rolex Submariner and the Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Sea Dweller. The latter even featured a helium release valve. Meanwhile the Explorer model Rolexes catered for rough terrain such as the then contemporary expeditions to Mount Everest.
Meanwhile, the famous Rolex GMT Master was also created in the 1950s for Pan Am Airways, who requested a watch to help pilots crossing multiple time zones on long haul flights. 'GMT' stands, of course, for 'Greenwich Mean Time'.

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The Origin of Rolex Watches

Rolex watches are extremely extravagant and are luxury collector's items for anyone who has a passion for jewellery and watches, but why are they such celebrated items?

Rolex watches are a luxury item, worn by the rich and famous. A Rolex can often mark the turn of success, and many people will dream of owning one. But what makes Rolex watches so sought after? And why exactly are they so much more extravagant than other watch brands?
The history of Rolex watches comes from a visionary spirit, and this lives on today. Founded by Hans Wilsdorf, Rolex watches came about in the early 20th Century. In 1905, Hans and his brother in law started their watch business, a company called Wilsdorf and Davis. Just 3 years on and Hans registered the Rolex watches trademark, embarking on the journey that was to create one of the most incredible and successful brands in the world.

Rolex Watches - The Status Symbol

It is this combination of analogue complexity and physical beauty that makes people continue to love, collect and wear wristwatches, even in the midst of our digital age. A mobile phone or laptop computer may be able to tell the time with equal precision - but they are not beautiful in the same ways as rolex watches.

Rolex Watches: Innovation

Rolex watches are regarded as one of the most valuable brands across the globe, and many people believe that owning Rolex watches can indicate success in life. Today, Rolex is the largest single luxury watch brand in the world, but where did it all begin?
Hans Waldorf entered into the world of watch making when he was still very young and impressionable. But what made him different, was his innovation and his ambitious nature. At that time, pocket watches were mainstream, but Hans had a vision for watches that could be worn on the wrist. Rolex watches were the first, the original.
After registering the trademark, Wilsdorf registered the company name "Rolex" and later won a Class A Precision certificate, awarded by Kew Observatory. He had a dream of making wrist watches reliable, elegant and beautiful.

Rolex Watches - It's all in the Name

There are various theories as to where the name for Rolex watches derives from. One theory is that the name "Rolex" was chosen because Hans felt that there was a sense of onomatopoeia, suggesting that the name sounded like a watch being wound.
Others also believe that Rolex watches were named "Rolex" because it would appeal to the entire world as the name was easy to pronounce in all languages.

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