Rolex

Rolex is a Swiss watch manufacturer known for their wristwatches. Hans Wilsdorf and Alfred Davis started Rolex in 1905. Originally, the company was called Wilsdorf & Davis and was later changed to Rolex Watch Company and finally to Rolex SA. Rolex SA is a foundation that according to original company documentation can never be sold nor traded on the stock market.

Their Rolex watches are known for two things: their excellent quality and their price. Rolex watch pricing can vary anywhere from a few thousand to over a hundred thousand dollars. This is one reason why there are many replica Rolex watches being sold. Many consumers want the looks and "prestige" of owning a Rolex, but cannot afford or do not wish to pay the price. It is sometimes very difficult to tell the difference between a Rolex watch and a fake Rolex.

Anyone wishing to purchase vintage Rolex watches should know that that initials 'W&D' are inside the caseback. These watches are the very old originals before the name was changed to Rolex. This is one way to be assured that you are not getting replica Rolex watches or fake Rolex watches. There are some consumers, however, that want to purchase a Rolex replica because of the price. Many stores online sell Rolex Replicas or used Rolex watches. Purchasing a used Rolex is something that many people do because there are getting a genuine Rolex watch but aren't paying full price.

A major accomplishment of Rolex was in being the first watch company to invent a waterproof watch. Rolex has also made a name for themselves by creating watches for deep-sea diving, mountain climbing and aviation. One of their early models was called the Rolex Submariner, a water resistant watch made for diving. It was first introduced to the public in 1954 and is now part of the Rolex Oyster Professional line of watches. In 2003, Rolex celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Submariner by making a Rolex Submariner Anniversary Edition with a green bezel and Maxi dial, which was to distinguish it from other submariner watches.

The Rolex Daytona is an officially certified, self-winding chronometer wristwatch created in 1961 and is almost part of a limited edition. This watch, with its chronograph features, is one of the most sought after watches. The Daytona comes in a variety of beautiful designs and styles. Waiting lists were up to 7 years long and some dealers have paid up to $15,000 just to own the Rolex Daytona.