Discover how your favorite luxury brands were first created.
Patek Philippe
On May 1, 1839, Patek, Czapek & Cie was founded by Antoine Norbert de Patek and Francois Czapek.
After 5 years of making pocket watches, the partners decided to ….. continue reading
Rolex
Rolex was originally founded in 1905 by Hans Wilsdorf and his brother-in-law Alfred Davis as Wilsdorf & Davis in London, England.
The business had come about when Hans Wilsdorf ….. continue reading
Ulysse Nardin
Luxury watch company, Ulysse Nardin was founded in 1846 by its namesake Ulysse Nardin in Le Locle Switzerland, where its headquarters can still be found today.
Ulysse Nardin was only 23 when he ….. continue reading
