Some persons think that watches are simple timekeepers, however, this does not refer to a timepiece by Rolex. Timepieces by Rolex are truly elegant and very accurate so these can be justly ranked among genuine works of art. Rolex wristwatches are very prestigious, that is why these wristwatches are preferred by persons who want to display their prestige. Fame of Rolex is really enormous, everyone is familiar with brand, even those who never buy timepieces. Rolex did not spend much time for being worth such a reputation, the brand became successful very soon after after it was founded.
In 1910 a timepiece by Rolex became a certificated chronometer – this is a fantastic achievement, cause only wristwatches of very high quality deserve such certification. Since that time all Swiss watch manufacturers have been doing their best to get this certification.
After some years Rolex founder decided to move from England to Switzerland -the country that is famous for its truly fantastic timepieces. 1926 was marked by presentation of the world’s first waterproof wristwatch called Oyster. The brand managed to make up a wristwatch with a fully hermetic case – thus the era of waterproof wristwatches started.
Rolex became a trailbreaker in testing of its own wristwatches. In 1927 Rolex dared test one of its wristwatches in a very peculiar way – the timepiece was on the wrist of a woman who dared swim across La Manche. Even after being in water test the watch remained working.
Today Rolex watches enjoy brilliant fame in all over the world. Each detail of a Rolex wristwatch is perfect. A watch by Rolex is a wristwatch that will serve for the whole life!