The Evolution of an Icon
Oct 01, 2020
1 minute
1922
Rolex launches the Submarine—the first step in brand founder Hans Wilsdorf’s (pictured) efforts to create a completely sealed watch case.
1926
The Oyster case is patented. Wilsdorf called the watch “Oyster” because, “like an oyster,
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