The founder of Rolex, Hans Wilsdorf registered the trademark "Rolex" and opened an office in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland in 1908. The company name "ROLEX" was registered in 1915
The Rolex manufactory is in Bienne, Switzerland. The Rolex headquarters are in Geneva.
Rolex is its own company, legally known as Rolex SA. It was founded in London in 1905 and presently has its corporate offices in Geneva. Rolex's are one of the highest quality Swiss watch manufacturers, and is probably the best well known. Rolex manufactures all of its watches with the utmost care and quality by skilled watchmakers in Switzerland.
Tudor is not made by Rolex, but it is a brand that was founded by Hans Wilsdorf, the same individual who established Rolex. Tudor operates as a separate brand under the Rolex umbrella, offering high-quality watches that often feature similar design elements and craftsmanship, but at a more accessible price point. While Tudor benefits from Rolex's reputation and expertise, it maintains its own identity and product line.
The population of Rolex is 2,800.
Rolex is pronounced as "roh-leks." The "x" in Rolex is pronounced as a "ks" sound.
rolex watches are Swiss.
Rolex Sweep was created in 2009.
Rolex Milgauss was created in 1954.
Rolex Datejust was created in 1945.
Rolex Tower was created in 2010.
Rolex Submariner was created in 1953.
Rolex Daytona was created in 1961.