Rolex Watches

Rolex watches have long been considered the Cadillac of quality timepieces, and many would agree their reputation is justly deserved. Decade after decade Rolex watches are seen on the wrists of the wealthy and influential, and are the earmark of success. Rolex watches first came into being under the skillful hands of Hans Wilsdorf in London, England in 1905. By 1908 the brand name was coined and was rapidly spreading as the mark of a quality timepiece. Numerous distinctions rapidly came to Rolex, including certification as chronometers, notable since this was the first wristwatch to receive this certification. Not long afterward Rolex watches counted among their list of achievements the first waterproof watch, made evident by its being worn on a swim across the English Channel in 1927. Within a decade, Rolex watches were being produced with self-winding movements, referred to as

the Perpetual Rotor. Rolex watches also come in a variety of styles. The Rolex Submariner features a sporty, rugged look, while the Rolex Presidential is the height of style and elegance. The many varieties of Rolex watches that fall between offer a balance between the rugged outdoorsman and the style and sophistication of the boardroom. Rolex watches are notable for their considerable price tags as well. Starting in the four digit price range, some Rolex watches can venture into the tens of thousands of dollars and are afforded by very few. Rolex watches have made their reputation on a century of unsurpassed quality and ingenuity, and will likely enjoy a future comprised of the same.