Rolex

Established in 1905, Rolex was the vision and all abiding passion of Hans Wilsdorf. Wilsdorf’s thinking and approach to watchmaking was ahead of his time. He believed that the wristwatch, or ‘wristlet’ as it was known in those days, was the way forward for personal timekeeping at a time when most men believed that ‘wristlets’ were merely for women. He believed – and was ultimately proved correct, that a wrist watch could not only offer greater convenience, but also reliable precision, which was not generally the case in his day. By focusing on the quality of the movements, Rolex steadily grew to become what it is today - among the most pre-eminent and admired of all watch brands the world over. Wilsdorf’s greatest talent was perhaps his ability to promote his brand. He was the first to get sportsmen and women as well as aviators to endorse the brand If there there were such a thing as a rulebook for the marketing of Swiss watches, Hans Wilsdorf would be its most significant author.

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Cosmograph Daytona

Cosmograph Daytona

7 Watches

Originally introduced in 1963, the Daytona Cosmograph is perhaps one of the most famous watches in the entire Rolex catalogue. It was conceived as watch for professional racing drivers and is designe...

Datejust

Datejust

8 Watches

The timeless elegance of the Oyster Perpetual Datejust with its distinctive cyclops eye magnifying the date window, has become part of wristwatch folkore. Much loved, the Datejust was originally intro...

Datejust 36

Datejust 36

1 Watches

Designed to delight the wearer, the style of Datejust 36mm takes the clean lines of the classic Datejust and adds to it the glamour of expert dial decoration and gem setting. Gem-setters create a secu...

Datejust II

Datejust II

3 Watches

Can a timeless classic be redefined? That was the objective for Datejust II. To retain all the tradition and design codes of the original Oyster Perpetual Datejust and embellish it with 21st century ...

Datejust Lady 31

Datejust Lady 31

2 Watches

Instantly recognisable as a classic Rolex Datejust, the Oyster Perpetual Datejust Lady 31 is an elegant lady like 31mm sizing, with the dial beautifully embellished with a range of contemporary colour...

Datejust Special Edition

Datejust Special Edition

1 Watches

This extra special range are dazzling feminine versions of the famous Datejust. They feature contemporary motifs on the dial and are crafted with an enticing combination of diamonds and 18ct or Everos...

Day-Date

Day-Date

4 Watches

Launched in 1956, the Day-Date immediately gained acceptance and recognition as the choice of world leaders and other influential personalities and became an instant classic. Aptly named, the Day Date...

Day-Date II

Day-Date II

1 Watches

Launched in 2008, Day Date II follows the same concept as the original Day Date but with a contemporary 41mm dial. The Day-Date II is made only in 950 platinum or in 18 ct gold. The emphasis is on cho...

Deepsea

Deepsea

1 Watches

A professional diver’s watch from Rolex with water resistance up to 3,900 metres. Designed for the challenging conditions that deep sea divers endure, the Deepsea made its successful debut in 2008. Th...

Explorer

Explorer

1 Watches

The Explorer is a watch whose origins go all the way to the summit of Mount Everest, which was conquered in 1953 by the late Sir Edmund Hilary. The climbers were each equipped with Rolex Oyster Perpet...

Explorer II

Explorer II

1 Watches

The Explorer II was unveiled in 1971, and is a superb follow up release to the original Rolex Explorer. Like its predecessor it is a beautifully engineered watch for explorers and adventurers travelli...

GMT-Master II

GMT-Master II

4 Watches

Often copied, but never surpassed, the iconic GMT Master was first launched in 1955 and was expressly created to serve international airline pilots. 50 years later, in 2005, the GMT-Master II has been...

Lady-Datejust

Lady-Datejust

2 Watches

This delightfully feminine version of the Datejust is made from a choice of 904L steel, 18 ct gold or gem-set platinum. It comes in a wide variety of creative designs and finishes to suit the many fac...

Lady-Datejust Pearlmaster

Lady-Datejust Pearlmaster

2 Watches

The Pearlmaster ups the ante in terms of style and quality and is available only in 18 ct yellow, white or Everose gold. The Pearlmaster is distinguished by the fact that it always features diamonds a...

Milgauss

Milgauss

4 Watches

The Milgauss was a breakthrough watch for Rolex. There had been watches designed for divers, for aviators, for motor sports, but this is among the first to be created expressly for professionals worki...

Oyster

Oyster

1 Watches

Oyster Perpetual

Oyster Perpetual

34 Watches

The Oyster Perpetual remains one of the world’s most instantly recognisable watches. The Oyster was first introduced to the world in 1926 and was so called because Hans Wilsdorf had much difficulty in...

Sky-Dweller

Sky-Dweller

2 Watches

The Sky-Dweller was introduced in 2012 with new technology protected by no less than 14 patents. The key to the best technology is that it is both efficient and easy to use. Sky-Dweller enables trave...

Submariner

Submariner

11 Watches

It is no exaggeration to say that the Oyster Perpetual Submariner, launched in 1953, is the benchmark for diver’s watches. Although the watch may appear intrinsically to have changed little over the y...

Yacht-Master

Yacht-Master

1 Watches

The post-war 50s was a most productive time for Rolex and the Oyster Perpetual Yacht-Master is another classic that links back to this golden age of watch making. The Yacht Master is the only model of...

Yacht-Master II

Yacht-Master II

4 Watches

The Rolex Yacht Master II is what is known as a regatta chronograph; designed for the vital starting sequence in a yacht race the watch features another world first for Rolex, a countdown sequence tha...