History of Rollex watches
                     History of Rolex Watches
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Founder
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Two people started this watch manufacturing 
company is started. One is Hans Wilsdorf and 
second is Alfred Davis. The company started in 
1905 in London.
History
At the time of Swiss movements, manufacturers sold their 
wristwatches to jewelers and then jewelers sell those 
watches with their name to customers. Wilsdorf and Davis 
watches have the mark of “W&D” inside.
Rolex
“Rolex” name comes in the market in 1908. A Rolex name is 
registered by the Wilsdorf as a trademark and starts an office in 
Switzerland but the company name as Rolex registered on  15 
November 1915.
Origin of Rolex
Rolex word came from French phrase. Wilsdorf wants an easy 
name which is easily pronounced by everyone.
Changes
Wilsdorf was suffering from high manufacturing cost. 
Gold and silver used in the manufacturing of the watch 
because of high cost, Wilsdorf shifted to Switzerland. He 
started a company as Rolex watch company later name 
change into Montres Rolex and finally known as Rolex SA.
Wilsdorf foundation
After the death of Wilsdrof’s wife, Wilsdorf started a 
foundation name as Wilsdorf foundation. He started this 
foundation to do charity and after the death of Wilsdorf 
in 1960, this foundation is the owner of Rolex SA.
Products
Rolex SA has many products like:- 
• Air-king.
• Cellini.
• Day-Date.
• Datejust.
• Datejust II.
• Daytona.
• Explorer.
• GMT-Master. 
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And many more.
Revenue
According to the report of 2016, revenue of 
the Rolex SA was $4.7 billion and 2,800 
employees are working in Rolex SA.
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