The History of Rolex in New York City: A Timeline

The History of rolex in New York City: A Timeline

1905

rolex is founded in London, England by Hans Wilsdorf and Alfred Davis.

1910

rolex establishes an office in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland.

1919

Rolex moves its headquarters to Geneva, Switzerland.

1920s

Rolex gains a reputation for creating high-quality, reliable watches.

1930s

Rolex begins to expand its business into the United States.

1935

The first Rolex watch is sold in New York City.

1939

Rolex introduces its first water-resistant watch, the Rolex Oyster.

1945

Rolex introduces the Datejust, the first watch to display the date on the dial.

1950s

Rolex continues to innovate, introducing the Submariner, the first watch designed for diving.

1960s

Rolex expands its line of sports watches with the introduction of the Daytona, designed for race car drivers.

1970s

Rolex becomes the official timekeeper for the Wimbledon tennis tournament.

1980s

Rolex introduces the GMT-Master II, a watch designed for pilots that can display two different time zones.

1990s

Rolex creates the Yacht-Master, a watch designed for sailors and boaters.

2000s

Rolex celebrates its 100th anniversary.

2010s

Rolex continues to innovate and introduce new watches, including the Sky-Dweller, a watch designed for travelers.

2020s

Rolex remains one of the most respected watch brands in the world, with a reputation for quality, reliability, and innovation.


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