5 Important Curiosities About Rolex

It is a fact that Rolex is one of the most appreciated and desired high-end watch brands in the world. The Swiss Maison is known throughout the world for the beauty and luxury of its timepieces, which have the great merit of representing a value that grows over time. At Ferro Gioielli you can find the most beautiful and sought-after models such as Secondo Polso , reconditioned and certified, perfect for preserving the beauty of timepieces from the past.

But let's discover together 5 important curiosities about Rolex - Part 1 that will make you fall in love with the brand even more!

Rolex born in London

Although a Swiss company, Rolex's origins lie in London, where it began in 1905. The two founders of the brand, Hans Wilsdorf and Alfred Davis, imported Swiss timepieces to London, which were assembled in English watch cases. Rolex London lasted until 1919, when the two half-brothers closed their London office/workshop and returned to Switzerland.

A genius for a name

Many people wonder where the name 'Rolex' comes from. Well, it seems to be a real stroke of genius. Founder Wildsorf says that, initially, the search for a unique name was born from the random combination of letters of the alphabet. Yet, one morning, while he was sitting in a carriage in central London, a little spirit whispered the word ' Rolex ' in his ear. Was it a real genius... of watchmaking?
Other, less imaginative sources instead place the origin of the name in the abbreviation of horological excellence, watchmaking excellence, or the French horologerie exquise, exquisite watchmaking.

The most luxurious Rolex ever

The most luxurious and, consequently, most expensive Rolex ever is the Rolex 1942 model. Made in that year, it sold for over a million dollars.
It is made as a 'split-second', with a matte silver dial and rose gold numerals. According to Christie's, which presented it at auction as the most exclusive ever produced by the Swiss maison, the watch is one of eight surviving pieces out of the first 12 made for pilots of the time.

Rolex as Sherlock Holmes

In the past, it was possible to identify a businessman killed for murder thanks to the Rolex he was wearing on his wrist. Although the gentleman's body was found by the police two weeks after his death, the watch was still working.

Not just watchmakers

Not just watchmaking, but also goldsmithing and gemology! To create its unique pieces, the maison relies on cutting-edge gemologists, as well as the best instruments. Rolex pays great attention to the choice of gems used to embellish its timepieces, to testing diamonds, to their setting. How fascinating, for this brand that has written history!

But the curiosities about Rolex don't end here. Stay tuned to learn more about the Swiss maison and its most beautiful products. In the meantime, come visit us at Ferro Gioielli to discover the perfect Second Hand Rolex for you!