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Cruising Through Time: The Fascinating Synergy Of Cars And Watches

Cruising Through Time: The Fascinating Synergy Of Cars And Watches

Rolex Celebrates 25 Years As The Official Timepiece Of The Goodwood Revival

Rolex Celebrates 25 Years As The Official Timepiece Of The Goodwood Revival

THM Suggests: Exciting Luxury Watch Nicknames

THM Suggests: Exciting Luxury Watch Nicknames

Watch Collector Aditya Jassi Strikes A Chord: Watches With A Story!

Watch Collector Aditya Jassi Strikes A Chord: Watches With A Story!

Rolex Acquires Bucherer : August Is Full Of Surprises

Rolex Acquires Bucherer : August Is Full Of Surprises

THM’s Collector’s Corner With Gregory Selch: Spilling The Beans On Vintage Watches That Didn’t See A Peak

THM’s Collector’s Corner With Gregory Selch: Spilling The Beans On Vintage Watches That Didn’t See A Peak

Celebrations at The Monterey Peninsula: Rolex Champions Four Automotive Events In California

Celebrations at The Monterey Peninsula: Rolex Champions Four Automotive Events In California

POGU Watch Service Center In Mumbai: Facts And Stories Revealed!

POGU Watch Service Center In Mumbai: Facts And Stories Revealed!

THM’s Collector’s Corner With Gregory Selch: Top 5 Vintage Timepieces With A Story

THM’s Collector’s Corner With Gregory Selch: Top 5 Vintage Timepieces With A Story

Life In Plastic, It’s Fantastic Or I’ll Catch A Grenade For You?

Life In Plastic, It’s Fantastic Or I’ll Catch A Grenade For You?

Watches Spotted at Wimbledon 2023 : The New King With His Crown And More…

Watches Spotted at Wimbledon 2023 : The New King With His Crown And More…

International Olympic Day 2023: Let’s Go Behind The Scenes To Understand The History And Evolution Of Timekeeping At The Olympics

International Olympic Day 2023: Let’s Go Behind The Scenes To Understand The History And Evolution Of Timekeeping At The Olympics

A Father’s Day Watch Gifting Guide to Pick the Best Timepieces for Every Kind of A Dad

A Father’s Day Watch Gifting Guide to Pick the Best Timepieces for Every Kind of A Dad

What Makes A Rolex A Rolex?

What Makes A Rolex A Rolex?

Mechanical vs Quartz Watches: How To Make The Choice?

Mechanical vs Quartz Watches: How To Make The Choice?

Too SOBO for the Pre-Loved Watch Market?

Too SOBO for the Pre-Loved Watch Market?

Savoring the Horological Tastes of His Majesty King Charles lll and Members of The Royal Family

Savoring the Horological Tastes of His Majesty King Charles lll and Members of The Royal Family

When You Become A Mom, You Will Know: Celebrating Mother’s Day With Powerhouses From Across The Globe And Discussing Time

When You Become A Mom, You Will Know: Celebrating Mother’s Day With Powerhouses From Across The Globe And Discussing Time

Watches vs Jewellery in India: What Do People Prefer Investing In and Why?

Watches vs Jewellery in India: What Do People Prefer Investing In and Why?

The Met Gala 2023: Did The Holy Grail Watch Make It To The Celebrities Wrists?

The Met Gala 2023: Did The Holy Grail Watch Make It To The Celebrities Wrists?

Rolex’s Oceania Headquarters Inaugurated At The Historic 6-Story Centenary Hall Building In Melbourne

Rolex’s Oceania Headquarters Inaugurated At The Historic 6-Story Centenary Hall Building In Melbourne

A Colourful Party Of Three For The Rolex Oyster Perpetual Bubbly

A Colourful Party Of Three For The Rolex Oyster Perpetual Bubbly

Rolex Revisits The 70s Spirit With Three New Stone Dials For The Day-Date 36

Rolex Revisits The 70s Spirit With Three New Stone Dials For The Day-Date 36

Watches And Wonders 2023 Wrap-Up: When The World Gets Together For Some Rapid-Fire And Seriously Fun Discussions

Watches And Wonders 2023 Wrap-Up: When The World Gets Together For Some Rapid-Fire And Seriously Fun Discussions

Solve Puzzles And Have Fun With The Rolex Oyster Perpetual Day-Date 36

Solve Puzzles And Have Fun With The Rolex Oyster Perpetual Day-Date 36

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Explorer Unveiled In 40mm

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Explorer Unveiled In 40mm

Rolex Sky-Dweller Unveiled In New Colors & White Gold

Rolex Sky-Dweller Unveiled In New Colors & White Gold

Rolex GMT Master-II Unveiled In A Bi-Color Bezel

Rolex GMT Master-II Unveiled In A Bi-Color Bezel

Rolex Yach-Master 42 In RLX Titanium!

Rolex Yach-Master 42 In RLX Titanium!

Rolex Celebrates Thr 60th Anniversary Of The Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona

Rolex Celebrates Thr 60th Anniversary Of The Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona

THM’s Watch Predictions and Projections For 2023

THM’s Watch Predictions and Projections For 2023

Celebrating International Women’s Day With Leading Ladies From The Industry

Celebrating International Women’s Day With Leading Ladies From The Industry

Top 5 Watches For Holi 2023 | Water-Resistant With A Pop Of Color

Top 5 Watches For Holi 2023 | Water-Resistant With A Pop Of Color

6 Of The Best Panda Dials Right Now | A Trend That Never Stopped Trending

6 Of The Best Panda Dials Right Now | A Trend That Never Stopped Trending

THM Suggests: Who Is The Better Duo This Valentine’s Day?

THM Suggests: Who Is The Better Duo This Valentine’s Day?

Rolex Daytona Turns 60: What Led To Its Success?

Rolex Daytona Turns 60: What Led To Its Success?

A 2022 Round-Up For The Watch Fraternity : ‘Twas Quite A Year

A 2022 Round-Up For The Watch Fraternity : ‘Twas Quite A Year

THM Recommends: Top 10 Chronographs You Wish Santa Gifts You

THM Recommends: Top 10 Chronographs You Wish Santa Gifts You

SPECulation: Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean 6000m Ultra Deep vs Rolex Deepsea Challenge 2022

SPECulation: Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean 6000m Ultra Deep vs Rolex Deepsea Challenge 2022

Marking The Hours With Patrik Hoffman, Executive Vice-President At Watchbox Dissecting The Many Layers Of The Pre-Owned Watch Market

Marking The Hours With Patrik Hoffman, Executive Vice-President At Watchbox Dissecting The Many Layers Of The Pre-Owned Watch Market

Of Royalties and Anitques: A 170 Year Old Watch Collection Of Ala Khachar, The 2nd, King Of Jasdan

Of Royalties and Anitques: A 170 Year Old Watch Collection Of Ala Khachar, The 2nd, King Of Jasdan

Rolex Deepsea Challenge: An Experimental Watch Turns Into A Desirable Underwater Tool

Rolex Deepsea Challenge: An Experimental Watch Turns Into A Desirable Underwater Tool

Watches and Wonders creates its own Foundation!

Watches and Wonders creates its own Foundation!

Moonphases To Love and Covet: A Complication That Trumps Want over Need

Moonphases To Love and Covet: A Complication That Trumps Want over Need

Marking The Hours with Auction Hero Aurel Bacs, Senior Consultant, Phillips Auctions

Marking The Hours with Auction Hero Aurel Bacs, Senior Consultant, Phillips Auctions

THM Recommends: Festive Watches To Bring On Your A-game

THM Recommends: Festive Watches To Bring On Your A-game

Rolex Honors Motorsport As Le Mans Marks Its 100th Year

Rolex Honors Motorsport As Le Mans Marks Its 100th Year

The Best Watches To Buy For A Little Under And Over Rs. 5,00,000/-

The Best Watches To Buy For A Little Under And Over Rs. 5,00,000/-

Bring Out The Child In You Because It All Started With Mickey Mouse!

Bring Out The Child In You Because It All Started With Mickey Mouse!

Behind Big Names And Under The Radar: Great Underdogs Of The Watch World

Behind Big Names And Under The Radar: Great Underdogs Of The Watch World

A Symbol Of Sailing Watches: The Rolex Oyster Perpetual Yacht-Master 42

A Symbol Of Sailing Watches: The Rolex Oyster Perpetual Yacht-Master 42

1947: A Special Year For India And So Many Horological Wonders

1947: A Special Year For India And So Many Horological Wonders

Talk Of The Town: Top 8 Watches Making Noise In India Right Now

Talk Of The Town: Top 8 Watches Making Noise In India Right Now

Revving The Engines Of Time And Precision On The Wrist And The Racetrack

Revving The Engines Of Time And Precision On The Wrist And The Racetrack

Watch Brands And Celebrity Ambassadors: How Effective Is It?

Watch Brands And Celebrity Ambassadors: How Effective Is It?

Rolex And Sport: A Century Long Love Affair

Rolex And Sport: A Century Long Love Affair

What is Gen-Z looking for in their watches?

What is Gen-Z looking for in their watches?

Decoding 24 Hours Of The Le Mans Races 90th Edition With Rolex

Decoding 24 Hours Of The Le Mans Races 90th Edition With Rolex

The Inception Of Time: Under A Loop

The Inception Of Time: Under A Loop

Adding That Pop To Your Wrist With These Top 5 Colourful Watches Of The Season

Adding That Pop To Your Wrist With These Top 5 Colourful Watches Of The Season

One For The Ladies: A Look At The Rolex Oyster Perpetual Lady-Datejust

One For The Ladies: A Look At The Rolex Oyster Perpetual Lady-Datejust

The Essence Of The Crown: The Materials That Define A Rolex

The Essence Of The Crown: The Materials That Define A Rolex

Watches That Resonate With Your Favourite TV Series

Watches That Resonate With Your Favourite TV Series

Top 5 Blue Watches We Loved This Season

Top 5 Blue Watches We Loved This Season

Breaking Records : 7 Watches That Broke Records At Auctions

Breaking Records : 7 Watches That Broke Records At Auctions

Mother’s Day 2022 : Gifting Guide Of 6 Luxury Watches – Part 2

Mother’s Day 2022 : Gifting Guide Of 6 Luxury Watches – Part 2

Top complications for women who care about style with substance

Top complications for women who care about style with substance

Decoding the Destro: Will Left-Handed Watches Now be a Thing?

Decoding the Destro: Will Left-Handed Watches Now be a Thing?

Watches & Wonders 2022: Let’s get Physical

Watches & Wonders 2022: Let’s get Physical

Watches & Wonders 2022: Day 2 – The Top 6 Wonders To Watch Out For

Watches & Wonders 2022: Day 2 – The Top 6 Wonders To Watch Out For

Watches and Wonders 2022: Rolex Launches Six New Timepieces

Watches and Wonders 2022: Rolex Launches Six New Timepieces

Record-Breaking Watches: From Thinnest To Most Complicated

Record-Breaking Watches: From Thinnest To Most Complicated

What is Watches and Wonders 2022? What Can We Expect?

What is Watches and Wonders 2022? What Can We Expect?

Rolex Cosmograph Daytona: Effigy On The Wrist

Rolex Cosmograph Daytona: Effigy On The Wrist

Dubai Watch Week 2021 : The Highlights featuring Oris, MB&F x Bulgari and a Lot More

Dubai Watch Week 2021 : The Highlights featuring Oris, MB&F x Bulgari and a Lot More

Top 5 Gold Watches You Should Consider Purchasing

Top 5 Gold Watches You Should Consider Purchasing

Christie’s presents Watches Online: The Dubai Edit

Christie’s presents Watches Online: The Dubai Edit

Rolex : The Underdogs

Rolex : The Underdogs

Watch Out Ladies: Size Doesn’t Matter!

Watch Out Ladies: Size Doesn’t Matter!

Mark your calendars for Watches and Wonders Geneva 2022

Mark your calendars for Watches and Wonders Geneva 2022

Dubai Watch Week Returns in 2021: Mark Your Calendars!

Dubai Watch Week Returns in 2021: Mark Your Calendars!

Industry News : The Rolex Experimental Deep Sea Special N°1 at the Christie’s Rare Watches Auction.

Industry News : The Rolex Experimental Deep Sea Special N°1 at the Christie’s Rare Watches Auction.

In My Opinion : Cult Watches in the “Enthusiast Community”

In My Opinion : Cult Watches in the “Enthusiast Community”

Types Of Watch Collectors Men Women

Types Of Watch Collectors Men Women

How To Choose Your Watch

How To Choose Your Watch

Watches & Wonders 2021 : Rolex Oyster Perpetual Explorer II

Watches & Wonders 2021 : Rolex Oyster Perpetual Explorer II

Watches & Wonders 2021: Rolex Cosmograph Daytona with new meteorite dials

Watches & Wonders 2021: Rolex Cosmograph Daytona with new meteorite dials

Watches & Wonders 2021: Rolex Oyster Perpetual Day-Date 36 revels in the radiance of diamonds

Watches & Wonders 2021: Rolex Oyster Perpetual Day-Date 36 revels in the radiance of diamonds

Rolex Continues Its Support Of Formula 1 In 2021

Rolex Continues Its Support Of Formula 1 In 2021

Luxury Rolex Watches Defying Underwater Pressures

Luxury Rolex Watches Defying Underwater Pressures

Rolex, Rolex

The success of Rolex is inextricably linked to the spirit of enterprise of its founder, Hans Wilsdorf. Wilsdorf, a visionary entrepreneur officially filed and registered ‘Rolex’ as a brand name in Switzerland on 2 July 1908. Why the name Rolex though? According to Wilsdorf it was short, with no more than five letters, easy to pronounce in every language, had a good ring to it, was easy to remember and looked good on movements and dials. But the name was just the beginning of this journey. The next challenge was to convince the retailers to include the name ‘Rolex’ on the watches they sold. At the time, each retailer wanted to place their own name on the dial and not reveal the name of the supplier or manufacturer.

In 1926, the year of the launch of the Oyster, Rolex’s waterproof wristwatch, Hans Wilsdorf vowed that, from that date forth, no single watch would be delivered without the ‘Rolex’ brand name figuring on its dial, case and movement. Rolex was now a watchmaking brand in its own right and the rest is history as we know.