A history of watch making would be
incomplete without the mention of Rolex's impressive and significant contributions to the
industry. The Oyster Case, invented by Rolex in 1926, was hailed as the world's first truly
waterproof wristwatch. It combined two revolutionary features: an amazingly strong
case and a hermetically sealed winding crown.In 1931, the second important innovation of
the
House of Rolex was the development and introduction of the "Perpetual" - the first
automatic winding watch utilizing a revolutionary rotor. Little changed since its
debut, the Perpetual movement transforms each movement of the wrist into a reserve of
power. This system keeps the mainspring at optimum tension, assuring an extra margin of
accuracy and dependability.
Throughout the years, Rolex has been hailed as a leader in the world of elite watches. From
the classic 1940's Oyster Perpetual Bubbleback to the modern
Yachtmaster.
