BETA
Chapter 1
The birth of an icon
Chapter 2
Scaling the heights and depths
Chapter 3
The modern empire
YOUR GOAL
Master of The story of Rolex
Ch 2 · Scaling the heights and depths
gertrude Rolex Oyster Perpetual
The Rolex Oyster, in '26, first showed the world its might, Through ocean swims it perfectly ticked, shining ever so bright!
Fun Fact
Deep ocean pressure: The Rolex watch attached to the Trieste submarine in 1960 survived a depth of 10,916 meters, where the pressure is over eight tons per square inch.
Glossary
oyster (noun)
Rolex’s pioneering waterproof case designed to protect delicate watch movements from dust and pressure. It’s the reason your luxury watch can survive a plunge into the pool or a hike up Everest.
Rolex’s pioneering waterproof case designed to protect delicate watch movements from dust and pressure. It’s the reason your luxury watch can survive a plunge into the pool or a hike up Everest.
Quiz
Which Rolex watch, introduced in 1956, was specifically designed to withstand strong magnetic fields of up to 1,000 gauss for scientists and laboratory workers?
Quiz
In 1960, an experimental Rolex watch made history by surviving a journey to the bottom of the Mariana Trench. What was the name of the famous deep-sea vessel it was attached to?
Quiz
What was the name of the deep-sea vessel that carried a Rolex watch to the bottom of the Mariana Trench in 1960?
Quiz
Which famous actor and racecar driver made the Rolex Daytona one of the most sought-after watches in history?
Quiz
Which famous airline partnered with Rolex to design the GMT-Master watch for its pilots?
Quiz
Which historic mountain expedition in 1953 helped inspire the creation of the Rolex Explorer watch?
Quiz
What unique environmental hazard was the Rolex Milgauss designed to resist for scientists and engineers?