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Founded:  London, England – 1905 Founder:  Mr. Hans Wilsdorf and Mr. Alfred Davis The History of Rolex 1905:  The Rolex, SA company was founded in London by Mr. Hans Wilsdorf and his brother-in-law, Mr. Alfred Davis. So the original name of the company was naturally, Wilsdorf & Davis. The company imported Swiss movements and resold them to jewelers, who put their own names on the dials. 1908:  The trademark name “Rolex” was registered in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland. No one seems to have an accurate recount of how the name Rolex ever came about, although one story claims it came from the French phrase “horlogerie exquise”, which means exquisite watch industry. 1912:  Wilsdorf & Davis moved out of London because of high taxes and export duties on silver and gold case metals. The owners wanted to keep the timepieces affordable, but it was becoming more difficult, so they relocated to the watch capital of the world, Geneva, Switzerland. 191...

When it comes to the use of jewelry, men are different from women because with just a wristwatch, a man’s accessory is complete while a woman will go for multiple jewelries, including watch. This is where the use of authentic watches come in. It could be that as a man, you are getting ready to go on a dinner date or attend a business meeting, it will do you a lot of good to be seen with a quality wrist watch since it is a way of not just completing your dressing but also define your style. Whether it is a swiss watch or any of the Cartier watches you settle for, they are sure to add a touch of elegance to your overall appearance. In order to make sure you are buying authentic watches, it becomes necessary that you buy your watch from a reputable store; it would be disheartening to spend a huge amount of money on a time piece that turns out to be fake. It is no longer surprising to find counterfeits of almost every item in the market, including watches. If you have a very good eye,...