Rolex Watches: Time to Invest
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Exquisite Timepieces.. Ahead of Their Time
Rolex watches have been the compass of true genious ingenuity, technical precision and craftsmanship since the early 1900's. It was over a hundred years ago now that Rolex wristwatches designated the ultimate compass of quality and design in timepieces. Over a century of innovation and accomplishment by Rolex watch designs include chronometer certification, self-winding mechanisms, automatic time calibration and quartz movement. A name synonymous with luxury and precision, Rolex is the largest single luxury watch brand and among the 100 most valuable global brands.
Founded in 1905, "Wilsdorf and Davis" began to manufacture and distributing wristwatches to jewelers in surrounding areas of London. Hans Wilsdorf and brother-in-law, Alfred Davis officially altered the trademark to "Rolex" in 1908 and opened an office in Switzerland. Rolex received the first ever Official Chronometer Certification to be awarded to a wristwatch just two years later. Becoming the first in 1910, Rolex remains the record holder today for most certified chronometer movements in finely crafted wrist watches.
Hans Wilsdorf and Alfred Davis did not slow down at all, they continued breaking records with the exceptional precision of Rolex watches, awarded with a Class "A" precision certificate in 1914 from The Kew Observatory in Great Britain. The flawless designs of remarkable engineering are seen as clearly today as they had been recognized on those infamous early decades of the 20th century. Rolex wristwatches are certainly standing the test of time, with continued innovation and impeccable quality.
A previously-owned Rolex watch has been revered and suggested as one of the wisest investment choices in both England and America. With retail prices for brand new models rising, there has been an increase in the popularity and in the availability of pre-owned Rolex watches of late. Rolex watches, particularly GMT-Master, Daytona and Submariner models have proven to maintain, and often rise in value over time.
As consumers, we may never see a more fitting time to invest in a classic timepiece by Rolex. With jewelry retailers offering previously-owned Rolex watches at remarkably reasonable in price, it is without a doubt time (no pun intended) to invest in a pre-owned Rolex watch. Located in the heart of Boca Raton, Florida, Raymond Lee Jewelers can offer the best value high end watches on the web or in person at their beautiful boutique.
Whether purchased for a loved one (this includes you), or for future use as a family keepsake, there has never been a better time to invest in a previously-owned Rolex wristwatch. As the ultimate emblem of innovation, accomplishment and cultural heritage, a previously-owned Rolex watch is not only a wise investment, but a sentimental and symbolic one as well.
