Hans Wilsdorf: The Rolex Story - Founder, Facts & History | Bob's Watches

Welcome to the first installment of our mini-documentary series. In this episode, we’re discussing the lifework of Rolex founder Hans Wilsdorf. Shop Rolex watches https://www.bobswatches.com/rolex/ Would you like to learn more about the evolution of the Rolex brand, including Hans Wilsdorf’s life and the expansion of the Rolex company? Read our extensive Rolex timeline here: https://www.bobswatches.com/rolex-blog/history-of-time/hans-wildorf-rolex-founder.html HANS WILSDORF: ROLEX FOUNDER The Rolex dream began in 1905 when the brand’s founder, Hans Wilsdorf, opened his own watch company with Alfred Davis called “Wilsdorf and Davis.” He spent the early years of his youth working for the watch company Cuno-Korten, during which Hans developed a passion for everything that pertained to watchmaking. Hence, it only seemed natural that he would eventually create a watch company of his own. In the early 1900s, wristwatches were primarily worn by women. However, Wilsdorf’s eye for innovation lead him to explore manufacturing and marketing his own wristwatches for men as well, instead of the more common pocket watch, and the early years of Rolex began. In the beginning, the movements for his timepieces were outsourced to Swiss manufacturer Aegler. Their movements were smaller than other options on the market, making them perfect for wearing on the wrist. The movements were placed inside cases, and the early Rolex as we know it today was born. THE ROLEX NAME After much consi