The history of Rolex is deeply connected to its visionary founder, Hans Wilsdorf, who established the company in London in 1905 at the age of 24. Initially focusing on the distribution of timepieces, Wilsdorf was among the first to recognize the potential of wristwatches, which were then known for their imprecision. He envisioned them as not only stylish but also dependable. To demonstrate their reliability, he fitted these innovative watches with highly accurate movements sourced from a Swiss watchmaker in Bienne. This commitment to quality soon paid off when, in 1910, a Rolex wristwatch became the first in the world to receive the Swiss Certificate of Chronometric Precision from the Official Watch Rating Centre in Bienne, marking a significant achievement in the brand's history. Read more ⇢