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The Visionary: Hans Wilsdorf and the Birth of an Icon
The origin story of Hans Wilsdorf. - The underdog story of a German orphan in London who envisioned the fut…
Volume 2: The "Perpetual Crown"
The "Perpetual Crown"
Volume 2: The "Perpetual Crown"
Step into the realm of the world’s most iconic horological empire. Following the foundational journey of the "Shield" in Volume 1, The Perpetual Crown explores the relentless pursuit of perfection that defined Rolex. From the visionary mind of Hans Wilsdorf—an orphan who dared to move the watch from the pocket to the wrist—to the engineering marvels of the Oyster case and the Perpetual movement, this 10-episode playlist chronicles how Rolex became more than just a watchmaker. It’s a deep dive into the stories of world records, deep-sea exploration, and the uncompromising standards that turned a brand into a global symbol of achievement. Discover why the "Crown" remains the ultimate benchmark in the world of timekeeping.
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The Oyster Case
The 1926 invention of the world’s first waterproof case. - A masterclass in "marketing through action," fea…
Volume 2: The "Perpetual Crown"
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The Perpetual Movement
The 1931 invention of the self-winding rotor. - How a technical breakthrough in automatic winding became th…
Volume 2: The "Perpetual Crown"
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The Professional Series: Watches as Tools for Discovery
The 1953 launch of the Explorer and the Submariner. - Defining the "Tool Watch" by putting Rolexes in the m…
Volume 2: The "Perpetual Crown"
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The GMT-Master: Crossing Time Zones with Pan Am
The technical evolution of the pilot's watch and the birth of a traveler's icon. - Exploring the collaborat…
Volume 2: The "Perpetual Crown"
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The Day-Date: The "President’s Watch"
A look at the 1956 debut of the flagship model that only appears in precious metals and its association with g…
Volume 2: The "Perpetual Crown"
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The Cosmograph Daytona: From Racing Flop to Auction Legend
Tracing the journey of Rolex's chronograph from being a "shelf-sitter" to the Paul Newman phenomenon. - A f…
Volume 2: The "Perpetual Crown"