Rolex Overview
Rolex is one of the most popular watch manufacturing company whose products are sold in almost every country across the globe. They are based in Geneva, Switzerland and known for some of the world’s finest watches. The company was established by Hans Wilsdorf and Alfred Davis in 1905 with a small location in London, United Kingdom. According to 2016 records, the company’s revenue was more than US$ 4.7 billion. Presently, Hans Wilsdorf is the owner of this privately held company.
The majority of company’s products are sold under the name of Rolex and Tudor name. They are one of the leading luxury watch manufacturers and known for models, such as Cellini, Milgauss, Sea Dweller, Yacht-Master, and GMT Master. The annual production output of company is more than 8, 00,000 units. There are more than 2,700 people employed by the company controlling their various operations globally.
Along with selling top-class watches, the company also offer repair and maintenance services to their customers. They sell their products through a network of authorized dealers and retail locations.
Rolex Sponsored Athletes& Tournaments
The company is representing lots of players and events in the various sports, such as tennis, golf, sailing, and motorsport. In tennis, they are the official timekeeper for the Wimbledon Championship and sponsor Australian Open, Shanghai Masters, and Laver Cup. 2018 Australian Open Winner Roger Federer is also sponsored by the company. In sailing, Rolex sponsored Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, Maxi Yacht Cup, and Swan Cup.
