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Rolex, the watchmaker owned by a foundation

Rolex company buildings in Geneva, Switzerland

Hans Wilsdorf started the company that became Rolex in London in 1905. Today a Swiss charitable foundation owns it.

Categories Business Tags Hans Wilsdorf, luxury business, Rolex, Switzerland, watches
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