Early years

1905–1919

Hans Wilsdorf

The history of Rolex is inextricably linked to the visionary spirit of Hans Wilsdorf, its founder.

Hans Wilsdorf

1905

Hans Wilsdorf

The genius in five letters

1908

Genius in five letters

The Quest for Chronometric Precision

1910

The quest for chronometric precision

Inventing the Oyster

1914

Class “A” precision certificate

geneva

1919

Geneva