Rolex

Rolex
Rolex proprietary name of a make of watches, trademark reg. 1908 by Ger. businessman Hans Wilsdorf, with Wilsdorf & Davis, London. Invented name. Company moved out of Britain 1912 for tax purposes and now is headquartered in Geneva.

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