Renowned Watch Designers

Get to know the history of some of the most famous watchmakers around the world.
Rolex

Hans Wilsdorf was a pioneering figure in the watchmaking industry and was dedicated to developing watches that were both practical and stylish. He was also passionate about ensuring the accuracy and reliability of Rolex watches, and to this day, Rolex remains one of the most trusted and respected names in the watchmaking world. With a history that spans over a century, the Rolex brand has become synonymous with precision, luxury, and innovation.

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Omega

In 1848 a young watchmaker named Louis Brandt opened a small workshop in the small Swiss village of La Chaux-de-Fonds. It was here, in the family villa, that the 23-year-old Brandt began the company that was to become OMEGA. Brandt was passionate about precision and he set about developing the most accurate watches he could. Within a few years his reputation for high quality watches was established within Switzerland, and then shortly after, throughout Europe. 

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Bulova

One visionary leader would emerge in 1875, as America was entering its Golden Age of industry and progress, to spark a series of iconic moments in our nation's history and alter how the world perceived time. Joseph Bulova introduced invention after innovation, propelled by the spirit of experimentation of the time. In the end, he decided to build a tiny shop in Manhattan, which would serve as the beginning of his lifetime ambition to create watches of the highest caliber. 

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Tudor

The Oysterdate chronograph was the first produced by TUDOR. It debuted in 1970 with a cam mechanism chronograph and a manually wound Valjoux mechanical Calibre 7734. With a 39 mm diameter that was larger than many standards of the period, its lugs' very prominent bevelled edges, and its powerful, well honed lines, the case's proportions were noteworthy. Its dial's very graphic design was likewise distinctive.

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Skagen

Since 1989, Skagen City and the Danish Coastline have inspired these magnificent watches. They employ Danish minimalism, developing sleek designs and color schemes that depict peaceful seaside living. It's a look that still seems perfect now. Denmark has many reasons to rejoice. In keeping with their legacy, they are extending their sphere of impact to cover contemporary issues that are relevant. With people and the environment in mind, sustainability and timelessness are now at the center of their design process as they create items that will endure a lifetime. 

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