The Orphan Boy Who Created Rolex

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  • čas přidán 23. 05. 2024
  • Rolex is one of the most Luxury Brands in the World, valued today at around $8 Billion Dollars. Its history dates back a century ago and began with an orphan teenager whose inheritance was stolen away from him. After a few years working his way out, he decided to follow his passion and opened a watchmaking business. Little did he know that this business venture would lead him to pioneer modern wristwatches, changing its whole industry and creating a Billion-Dollar Empire. This is the story of Hans Wilsdorf.
    Chapters:
    00:00 Intro
    00:40 A Series of Misfortunes
    02:47 On His Own
    05:14 Wilsdorf and Davis
    08:06 Rolex
    12:05 The Genius Mind of Marketing
    14:31 New Models
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  • @andrewcleverly1322
    @andrewcleverly1322 Před rokem +1017

    EVERY FAMILY HAS A PERSON WHO BREAKS THE CHAIN OF POVERTY. I PRAY YOU BECOME THAT PERSON. LEARN TO INVEST AND KEEP INVESTING UNTIL IT BECOMES A HABIT.

    • @silveramos2920
      @silveramos2920 Před rokem +22

      Most people are so poor that all they have is money, invest some of it no matter how small, when you invest you are buying a day that you don't have to work.

    • @andrewcleverly1322
      @andrewcleverly1322 Před rokem +3

      @Mark Anderson crypto investment, but you will need a professional guide on that.

    • @andrewcleverly1322
      @andrewcleverly1322 Před rokem +1

      Facebook 👇

    • @andrewcleverly1322
      @andrewcleverly1322 Před rokem

      Evelyn C. Sanders

    • @marydery7300
      @marydery7300 Před rokem

      he is a good man, I have heard alot about him from my colleagues at work.

  • @saywhat664
    @saywhat664 Před rokem +95

    I have 1972 oysters perpetual that originally belonged to my father,He passed onto to me as hi-school graduation present in 81.
    Even since it is on my wrist every day, I was fortunate enough to buy couple of another one later in life but ‘72 is very special to me.
    I’m wearing every single day with amazement that 50 years old watch never skip the ticking, still accurate enough ( gets behind 2~3min a month), jubilee band fits so snugly yet securely, it reminds me of my youth and fantastic father I had. I miss him…

    • @tomboyle7068
      @tomboyle7068 Před rokem

      Poirot Love Song Tom Burke & Jaime Winstone czcams.com/video/vxltvfUabsU/video.html

    • @ThatTeaBagger
      @ThatTeaBagger Před rokem +6

      Never sell it, pass it down! Maybe its due for service ;)

    • @hunterkautzer5831
      @hunterkautzer5831 Před měsícem

      That’s an amazing story never sell it pass it down

  • @GBAMERICA123
    @GBAMERICA123 Před rokem +616

    His true genius was the Wilsdorf foundation and given them 100% ownership of Rolex. Now they never have to pay taxes again. Incredibly smart and what a legacy to his wife and to himself.

    • @cliffordagwanwor880
      @cliffordagwanwor880 Před rokem +5

      @notfiveo Is it really?
      Kindly explain further please cause I recently watched a video which illustrated and showed some of the Rolex research facility and how the watch testing are done

    • @louisbrandt5386
      @louisbrandt5386 Před rokem +70

      Yes, great legacy - avoiding 100% of your taxes so you don’t contribute to society like everybody else…….a big pat on the back for that one.

    • @GBAMERICA123
      @GBAMERICA123 Před rokem +91

      @@louisbrandt5386 He Hans Wilsdorf paid is taxes. The aims of the foundation is to make donations to various charities listed in the statutes as well as to the Geneva Watchmaking School, the Decorative Arts School of Geneva, the Social and Economic Sciences University of Geneva, the Swiss Watchamking Research Laboratory in Neuchâtel. It’s not just about given your hard earned money to a government that sends it recklessly.

    • @GBAMERICA123
      @GBAMERICA123 Před rokem +6

      @@cliffordagwanwor880 then maybe you should watch it again

    • @Gmack_Brick_City
      @Gmack_Brick_City Před rokem +9

      How incredibly smart omg so genius not paying taxes in Europe woohooooo

  • @11TyMMI-Kossee
    @11TyMMI-Kossee Před rokem +90

    I've worked hard for a company for 25 years and still am not going any further with my life and then you come across stories like this is just amazing 🤩

    • @dantheapprentice6261
      @dantheapprentice6261 Před rokem

      @@Veronique487 that's when you've got to change job if your not Financially free your doing something wrong remember you can only change that good luck buddy.

    • @cjc2611
      @cjc2611 Před rokem +2

      Why hang around that company for so long?

    • @shamsherbahadur5570
      @shamsherbahadur5570 Před rokem +3

      There are so many reason to be stuck . Fear , lack of fund and immediate family issues that not allow you work on your dream , gradually you compromise with the position where ever you are

    • @marthangafor6414
      @marthangafor6414 Před rokem +2

      That's not the place from you. Please leave. You cannot stay in a place that's not interested in your growth. You may be able to use the skills you've learned in another place or working for yourself.

    • @hunterkautzer5831
      @hunterkautzer5831 Před měsícem

      @@cjc2611fr

  • @jascam1
    @jascam1 Před rokem +331

    Good for Hans, passion, patience and creativity all served him well, then to leave it all to a charitable foundation. This was a man of high integrity.

    • @tawandamajongwe4883
      @tawandamajongwe4883 Před rokem +6

      Meh,Rolex doesn't pay taxes though

    • @tolotonga69
      @tolotonga69 Před rokem +8

      With the amount of money donated to all the charities company there shouldn't be any hungry people out there yet they hold that money for there profit

    • @dividedstatesofamerica2520
      @dividedstatesofamerica2520 Před rokem +7

      @@tolotonga69 Exactly. Screw these bullshit "charities".

    • @tolotonga69
      @tolotonga69 Před rokem

      @@dividedstatesofamerica2520 yes just like that Bush fire that happened in Australia, $130 million was donated an the charity company keeps 10c in every dollar so they kept $13 million of the $130 million, these charity company don't need 13mil to run its all bullshit

    • @myfriendscallmeron6174
      @myfriendscallmeron6174 Před rokem

      Do you people hear yourselves. Stfu with the charity talk. Do you see the lunacy you speak? People work hard to make their lives better. It’s not on them to be a charity for others. If you rely on people to take care of you, you will inevitably become lazy. Go out and work hard and become something. The system is rigged to make everyone poor so no matter what charities are given money, they all have the vicious cycle of poor people coming to them. The faces may change, but it’s not because those people became something and started a business. It’s likely because they overdosed and died.
      Work hard. Be responsible and accountable and don’t have your hand stretched out for a handout. These comments are exactly why we are all screwed. Lazy humans after lazy humans. Screw you all.

  • @dannylo5875
    @dannylo5875 Před rokem +317

    This guy had wealthy help, great ethics. Smart business tactics.

    • @imrytebeehyneu
      @imrytebeehyneu Před rokem +1

      But a bad time to be a German during WW2. Should've stayed in England....

    • @krzysztoffrankowski2026
      @krzysztoffrankowski2026 Před rokem +1

      Why hard working people must share $ with lazy parasite only communists building their fake programs robbing hard working people s money and collecting for herself called it in name of equality and democracy.
      Veg fascists!!!!

    • @iceeeuuuu
      @iceeeuuuu Před 6 měsíci

      Yeah he wasn't the poor orphan boy lol.

  • @kenkioqqo
    @kenkioqqo Před rokem +47

    Every generation has it's own Steve Jobses. People who disrupt an entire industry with new ways of building products. Hans was one of them.

    • @buckthomas1988
      @buckthomas1988 Před rokem +4

      Yep. Musk is making this kind of history right before our eyes

    • @lukespector5550
      @lukespector5550 Před 3 měsíci

      Can you Americans please stop mentioning Steve Jobs as the #1 innovator? He invented NOTHING! He simply introduced a way of selling technology to the everyday person in the street. The kind of person who didn't want to be called a "Nerd".

  • @lpbl2004
    @lpbl2004 Před rokem +155

    What an innovator, and a brilliant businessman! This is one of the best entrepreneurial stories I've ever heard.

  • @jclongaphie
    @jclongaphie Před 2 lety +1025

    I'm not sure why there is a need to perpetuate the belief that Hans Hanswildorf was some disadvantaged orphan. His parents passed away but he was cared for by his wealthy family. He was given an elite education. It's not like he crawled off the dirt streets of Mogadishu and put Rolex together after a leprosy induced feverish dream.

  • @mevebarr713
    @mevebarr713 Před rokem +19

    Tremendous man..! My Rolex Sea Dweller DRSD 1974 is 50 years old and is like new...works perfectly. it changed colour from white to Pumpkin by the years. Beautifull vintage collector example

  • @SANTHOSHKUMAR-vs6zf
    @SANTHOSHKUMAR-vs6zf Před rokem +136

    Really inspiring story, hats off to the narrator who done his job well

    • @snuglife4595
      @snuglife4595 Před rokem

      Excellent channel. Great content👍👍👍

    • @snuglife4595
      @snuglife4595 Před rokem +1

      @@ian1856 The irony of you commenting about proper grammar while simultaneously spelling your second “your” when technically it should be “you’re” is pretty hilarious. Just saying🤔

  • @vigal79
    @vigal79 Před rokem +66

    Holy crap, have heard of this company of course all my life. But had no idea of its humble beginnings. Stumbled across this video in my main feed. Pretty cool.

    • @mazkebar
      @mazkebar Před rokem +3

      “Humble”??? 😂🤣

    • @chrislim7976
      @chrislim7976 Před rokem

      Rolex is as much a marketing company as it is a watch company.

    • @sidstovell2177
      @sidstovell2177 Před rokem

      Why? Why? Do these interesting stories pop up for no reason? So glad.

  • @kimsherlock8969
    @kimsherlock8969 Před 2 lety +51

    I have heard many successful stories
    Of two people meeting at the right time and creating something....TIMELESS
    What a designer 👏 😍

  • @UncleBen-fd5xi
    @UncleBen-fd5xi Před rokem +76

    The father of a friend of mine used to be a biker. Many years ago he was at a biker meeting and a man came up to him and wanted to buy his bike (im not gonna lie don’t know how much) and said he would add a watch to the money for his bike. The watch was a Rolex but back then they werent as prestigious as they are today at least when it comes to switzerland. The man who came up to him was the brother of Hans which created rolex. Hans made 3 watches where the rolex symbol was red. One he kept for himself, the other he gave to his brother and the other one idk. However his brother traded the watch and money for my friends father his bike. Today this watch can’t be found anywhere and no matter where he takes it, no one takes their eyes of the watch. I tried find anything about it which I did however there is no price known for this watch and no one at a jewelry can give him a price on that and they all just stand there stunned. Its pretty funny how big and yet so small the world is.

    • @gfgf174
      @gfgf174 Před rokem +3

      What is the name of the model! Or post a picture?

    • @UncleBen-fd5xi
      @UncleBen-fd5xi Před rokem +7

      @@gfgf174 I asked him right after I posted this comment but since we live in different time zones now he hasn't replied. Also I've tried to find a picture again and its not easy man. Thats another level of rarity I've never seen before!

    • @UpNorthGrizz
      @UpNorthGrizz Před rokem +2

      I'd love to see a picture also

    • @ravneetsingharora
      @ravneetsingharora Před rokem +2

      @@UncleBen-fd5xi if you happen to get a picture of it from him, do post. Interesting fact nonetheless.

    • @ASADKHAN-gs5ug
      @ASADKHAN-gs5ug Před rokem +6

      That watch must be worth a fortune today. Surprised your friend has not bothered getting it auctioned and live a wealthy luxurious lifestyle. Only fools and horses episode comes to mind.

  • @limsiewthoe4227
    @limsiewthoe4227 Před rokem +22

    3 P's : Passion, perserverance and patience.Thanks for this upload. Very interesting insights. He overcame so many obstacles. He is so so wise. He even takes steps to set up a foundation and legally ensures "greed" will never ever destroy his hard work. Another MOVER and SHAKER

  • @olamideakinola7297
    @olamideakinola7297 Před rokem +13

    Wow this compelling story has inspired me to work hard for anything I wish to achieve. I give many kudos and thanks to Hans for creating the ultimate watch. Man owning the world’s universally beloved watch Rolex would be cool but the problem is that they cost a fortune and they are really hard and rare to find.

  • @richardstoffel6585
    @richardstoffel6585 Před rokem +71

    “Inconvenient to reach in your pocket to see the time”. Modern day …. Pulls phone out to see time. 😂

    • @danielaortiz8946
      @danielaortiz8946 Před rokem +6

      Good observation

    • @MybeautifulandamazingPrincess
      @MybeautifulandamazingPrincess Před rokem +4

      Patek-Philippe and Cartier created wrist watches earlier than Rolex. Patek created the wristwatch as a woman's watch, and Cartier popularized it for men

    • @Beachboy-sg4qx
      @Beachboy-sg4qx Před rokem +1

      They can make a billion dollars a week thanks to the young generation rappers but they don’t know the watch only cost 500.00

    • @tenzing2090
      @tenzing2090 Před rokem

      But phones are multi functional hence makes sense that people do it. The pocket watches served the same purpose as a wrist watch, hence were inferior.

    • @donaldwortham6227
      @donaldwortham6227 Před rokem +3

      Its easier to glance at watch ⌚ instead of having to grab phone 📱 out of pocket. Plus ➕ it looks nice 👍

  • @astonmartin4360
    @astonmartin4360 Před rokem +90

    I have collected Rolex watches for over 10 years.I love them all and their value has increased over the years.Not meant as an investment but they make bank interest look like crap.

    • @igot5onit423
      @igot5onit423 Před rokem +13

      One of the only watches that holds its value at the least

    • @thelonemodder630
      @thelonemodder630 Před rokem +4

      Spot on mate! That's why i'd rather collect watches then put my bucks in those blood sucking bank!

    • @tomboyle7068
      @tomboyle7068 Před rokem

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    • @stevenettore378
      @stevenettore378 Před rokem

      well said Aston....

    • @anetajohnson8446
      @anetajohnson8446 Před rokem +2

      THE BANK INTERIST IS CRAP! 0.5%

  • @erichaskell
    @erichaskell Před rokem +12

    I purchased my first Rolex in 1970, a submariner, for $105, my most recent Rolex, a Daytona for $13,000. This company is doing well.

    • @Nobodyss21
      @Nobodyss21 Před rokem

      Do you know how to sell rolex sir? I got my rolex from my grandfather and i want to sell it

    • @erichaskell
      @erichaskell Před rokem +2

      @@Nobodyss21 go to a jeweler who sells used jewelry. But, I would keep it were it mine.

    • @Nobodyss21
      @Nobodyss21 Před rokem

      @@erichaskell Oh thx sir. I appreciate a lot😇

    • @joegeorge3889
      @joegeorge3889 Před rokem

      Sell it

    • @MybeautifulandamazingPrincess
      @MybeautifulandamazingPrincess Před rokem +1

      @@Nobodyss21 If your grandfather left you a heirloom you shouldn't sell it, but instead keep it and pass it on to your son
      I have never sold anything other people gave me as a gift, because I find that disrespectful

  • @billlindsey9337
    @billlindsey9337 Před 5 měsíci +5

    This was great! Thank you Hans for creating the iconic Submariner, Daytona, GMT and so many others. You are up there with my other favorite Hans, Hans Metzger who created the Porsche Metzger flat six engine for the GT3 and GT2.

  • @resnonverba137
    @resnonverba137 Před rokem +62

    I always wanted one and was very proud when I was able to purchase one. A watch for life.

    • @tomboyle7068
      @tomboyle7068 Před rokem

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  • @Andrea-ej751
    @Andrea-ej751 Před rokem +186

    Very well written script and overall a nicely put together video. Look forward to seeing more good content like this.

    • @Andrea-ej751
      @Andrea-ej751 Před rokem +4

      @Emanuel Monte ??? get some positivity for your life.

    • @SimonTheRock1
      @SimonTheRock1 Před rokem +1

      @Emanuel Monte Yes the dedication, time and quality they put in. I also can't afford it but I can't crucify them it. I afford the Chinese.

    • @dwaynejohnson8606
      @dwaynejohnson8606 Před rokem

      🎪

    • @antongaleton4444
      @antongaleton4444 Před rokem +1

      Yes, this is top, everything was done correctly)

  • @gcj7771
    @gcj7771 Před rokem +12

    A marvelous inventor who overcame all disadvantage and became a legend by sheer effort and dedication.

  • @andrewburton4584
    @andrewburton4584 Před rokem +7

    Amazing true story! Passion, determination, discipline and hard work. Love it.

  • @ahotdj07
    @ahotdj07 Před rokem +58

    We should play a game....let's name all the movies that are featured in this video!

  • @youtubewatchers
    @youtubewatchers Před 8 měsíci +3

    Hollywood should make a movie about him and Rolex!

  • @Nexus.Achiles
    @Nexus.Achiles Před rokem +127

    The man was a genius well ahead of his time.

    • @fortitudevalance8424
      @fortitudevalance8424 Před rokem +6

      From ground zero to legendary status. Love stories like this, against all odds.

    • @tomboyle7068
      @tomboyle7068 Před rokem +1

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    • @icosthop9998
      @icosthop9998 Před rokem +1

      I love this , and the one about Henry Ford.

  • @dabzprincess92
    @dabzprincess92 Před rokem +21

    I've actually always been curious myself and an admirer of his work. But never knew his or their story. Thanks for this upload. Very interesting. But great rags to riches story. That's the best earned wealth a person can find financially.

  • @Seele2015au
    @Seele2015au Před rokem +12

    9:39 It was Kew Observatory, nothing to do with James Bond's gadget man.
    Another point worth mentioning: until Rolex hit the big time, watches were more often branded by their retailers, the actual makers were just backroom boys beavering away somewhere. Rolex spent lots of efforts on building the brand's reputation, and the brand was reputable enough to get the retailers to sell them without the usual rebranding, and this gradually became the norm in the industry.

    • @van4u1119
      @van4u1119 Před rokem

      Exactly, lots of watch brands have the Swiss made movement and many of them are even better made and with better design. Rolex just spent energy on building a brand. And boom inflated prices

  • @d8cpw157
    @d8cpw157 Před 2 lety +20

    How are you not a big youtuber like your videos are better then most youtubers nowadays

    • @idbountyhunter
      @idbountyhunter Před 2 lety +2

      One reason I believe that the creator is not as big as he should be is that the Majority of the population does not want or care to learn about history. You can really learn a lot from history.

    • @god6105
      @god6105 Před rokem +1

      Nah it’s because he’s new. I’m sure if he’s consistent he’ll get a lot of subs

    • @christoner2666
      @christoner2666 Před rokem

      Need more original topics. There's hundreds history of Rolex videos already

    • @MED-HELPER-CELL
      @MED-HELPER-CELL Před rokem

      Damm true 💯

  • @dumitrubaruta9936
    @dumitrubaruta9936 Před rokem +2

    Good old days....
    25 years ago, as a (good) student at the Geneva music Conservatory I received some 6.000 swiss francs from Rolex (Hans Wilsdorf Foundation). I Will allways remember that with gratitude!

  • @mitchellsmith1593
    @mitchellsmith1593 Před rokem +8

    Love my Rolex Datejust..owned since 1987....

    • @tomboyle7068
      @tomboyle7068 Před rokem

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  • @markrowland1366
    @markrowland1366 Před rokem +22

    During WW2, Rolex, through the red cross sold watches to officers who were prisoners in Europe. Payment was postponed . The prestige of Rolex was much enhanced when those officers returned home with gratitude that was not kept private.

    • @chrislim7976
      @chrislim7976 Před rokem

      You can also get a Rolex if you manage a Domino's pizza store.

  • @masudaharris6435
    @masudaharris6435 Před 2 lety +212

    Hans is one of the few people who can make me spend over $10,000 on a wristwatch.

    • @sputumtube
      @sputumtube Před rokem +26

      Nobody likes a braggart Mr Harris.

    • @FRESNOSTATE1559
      @FRESNOSTATE1559 Před rokem +3

      Nice it’s like catching butterflies

    • @smexTTS
      @smexTTS Před rokem

      do you know how many people you can feed for 10k and they don,t care what time it is you sad human being.

    • @TakeAmericaBack2010
      @TakeAmericaBack2010 Před rokem +34

      Joe Biden can make you spend $30,000 on the same exact watch

    • @lows6427
      @lows6427 Před rokem +33

      @@sputumtube only broke people view it as bragging, you should view it as motivation

  • @DuDai67
    @DuDai67 Před rokem

    very great work, keep at it with your style of documentary, and what an amazing story

  • @IbrahimKaisyVlogs
    @IbrahimKaisyVlogs Před rokem +103

    Don't stop Doing inspirational videos like this thanks

  • @DavidJonRandom
    @DavidJonRandom Před rokem +88

    To be fair, he didn't really start from nothing. He did attend that expensive boarding school after all, which is definitely a big privilege.

    • @erepsekahs
      @erepsekahs Před rokem +9

      And gave him the essential contacts and pedigree.

    • @_miniDarling_
      @_miniDarling_ Před rokem +7

      😂.. ugly truth of random motivational videos

    • @ssheth21
      @ssheth21 Před rokem +17

      And we are growing up in the most advantageous time and country in history, yet here we are making dumb comments on CZcams. At least he took advantage of it...

    • @mysteryshopper7296
      @mysteryshopper7296 Před rokem

      Shut up

    • @year6million
      @year6million Před rokem +4

      he never really said he started from nothing tho. just that he was an orphan. and to be fair, he did say that the fact that his uncles sent him to that school against his beliefs attributed a lot to his success.

  • @dannydarko6929
    @dannydarko6929 Před 2 lety +64

    I wouldn't say he "started with nothing". That is inaccurate.

    • @arthurzetes
      @arthurzetes Před rokem +12

      There is always someone who feels like they need to say that.
      Your statement gives an excuse for people to not take action and improve your lives. “He had things I don’t have so I can’t do it. I won’t even try”
      You know what? You have access to so much more information than Hans ever had. You have more opportunity to do something great than he ever did.

    • @trcs3079
      @trcs3079 Před rokem +5

      @@arthurzetes there's a difference between pointing something out and stating a psychoanalysis on a sentence, such as this lol. You're both right, but in different contexts.

    • @chadturner7805
      @chadturner7805 Před rokem +1

      Literally nobody does and it's annoying as fork when people say it. We all stand on the shoulders of Giants.

    • @arthurzetes
      @arthurzetes Před rokem +1

      @@chadturner7805 why do you think people make those statements?

    • @trcs3079
      @trcs3079 Před rokem +1

      @@arthurzetes can I get a reply for my reply. Hahahaaa

  • @iTradePrices
    @iTradePrices Před rokem +1

    nice. thanks for putting the effort to make these clips. Good visuals as well.

  • @grahamedwards6824
    @grahamedwards6824 Před rokem +5

    I enjoyed listening to The Story behind The Man. And his continuing influence....
    Mine is a 1972 Submariner..!! And I did use it while SCUBA diving..!!

    • @grahamedwards6824
      @grahamedwards6824 Před rokem

      @Text me on Telegram👉@Official_Big_Company Are you about to offer to buy it for silly money...?

  • @abdulkhafidsulaymaan
    @abdulkhafidsulaymaan Před rokem +5

    what i learned from this 🤔 start my charity organization TODAY!

  • @pedrojb676
    @pedrojb676 Před 7 měsíci +5

    Uma grande história, porém pouco contada entre muitos. Um verdadeiro gênio.

  • @edgarribeirodossantos9019

    What a wonderful uplifting story! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼💙💎

  • @cathykariuki8474
    @cathykariuki8474 Před rokem +17

    wow! That was quite some history. The real grit, determination and belief in self! And clever business sense.

  • @fernandaaraujodesouza9353
    @fernandaaraujodesouza9353 Před 7 měsíci +4

    Que vídeo incrível, adoro aprender! Espero ansiosamente por mais conteúdos como esse. 😊

  • @LuxuryLifestyleInvestor
    @LuxuryLifestyleInvestor Před rokem +2

    What an inspirational story, great story telling

  • @BondTheOGYT
    @BondTheOGYT Před rokem +6

    Excellent video. The marketing quote is something I can relate to. 👌

    • @BondTheOGYT
      @BondTheOGYT Před rokem

      I posted the link to my Instagram stories for others to watch

  • @simpleinvestments8745
    @simpleinvestments8745 Před rokem +3

    Very nice content, thank you for your work! Subscribed

  • @Gus_Dot
    @Gus_Dot Před rokem +18

    there needs to be a movie about this man

  • @cegusquiza
    @cegusquiza Před rokem +19

    Some people already talk about the help he had, the advantages he had. So many people with wealth went the other way as well. In the end, it is the path you choose that takes you where you want to go. You will attract the right energy and connections. People notice, people see what you are doing, people will want what you are bringing if it is right to them.

    • @archvaldor
      @archvaldor Před rokem

      "Some people already talk about the help he had, the advantages he had. So many people with wealth went the other way as well."
      I think the issue is that this type of video can, often unintentionally, be used as a means of bashing the poor by effectively saying "look what other poor people did" and ignore the element of luck altogether. It isn't about taking away people's achievements it is more about placing things in the correct context.

  • @anthonyevans9169
    @anthonyevans9169 Před 4 měsíci +1

    When I was a kid I found a 1971 Rolex Oster perpetual, was lost off a dock at loge of four seasons, was told the exact boat dock it was lost at.after many attempts, I found it,brought it to the surface and it started running. Would be worth 15 k. If I still had it. Am now a old man in a nursing home, but have found memories of the treasure hunt.

  • @mrbrainmantv
    @mrbrainmantv Před rokem +3

    Very inspiring story hard work never goes off!

  • @magirusdeutzjupiter2234
    @magirusdeutzjupiter2234 Před rokem +4

    A truly strong and very intelligent man Hans was! I had no clue about Rolex as a company, just how expensive there watches are. After watching this video, I have the utmost respect and admiration to this most brilliant company formed by the excellence of Hans Wilsdorf.

  • @VinylSkillz
    @VinylSkillz Před rokem +1

    I love stories like these. Very inspirational!!!

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      @jenni_elle1.. Před rokem

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  • @jaliscojs
    @jaliscojs Před rokem +8

    This is awesome. No matter the industry. Keep pushing to make the perfect product. Pure genius. Great job on this video

  • @Far2hip
    @Far2hip Před rokem +13

    That’s amazing. Never knew Rolex was owned by a foundation. That is a very cool bit of new knowledge for me. Thank you!! 👍🏻😎👍🏻

  • @jocelynpettis5268
    @jocelynpettis5268 Před rokem +4

    I have so much respect for Rolex after this. I will own one me and my kids

  • @corefitclients
    @corefitclients Před rokem +2

    Very interesting and well made. Chapeau!

  • @msticks3672
    @msticks3672 Před rokem +21

    I have had several Rolex watches over the years and found they were very serviceable and accurate but not worth the money. Like many "Luxury Brands" they are high quality but 50% of the price is for the name and prestige of owning one.

    • @TheBomiheko
      @TheBomiheko Před rokem +2

      But that name and prestige keeps the value of Rolex watches high. I rather buy a Rolex than a depreciating IWC for the same quality.

    • @rodgunn2621
      @rodgunn2621 Před rokem +1

      I don't think anyone would argue with that.

    • @rosomak8244
      @rosomak8244 Před rokem +2

      50% is a drastic underestimate of the overpricing Rolex has.

    • @interceptingfist5682
      @interceptingfist5682 Před rokem +2

      @Chris that's kind of a poor analogy. Seeing, Rolex is considered the gold standard for quality and isn't just a brand name. It's practically a Ferrari with Toyota dependability

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  • @wcmarsh5692
    @wcmarsh5692 Před 2 lety +10

    Excellent work. Just watched several of your vids . All around great. Good dialogue, excellent voice, good background music. I could go on. Okay I will. Great subject knowledge. A pleasure. Thanks

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  • @slamtilt01
    @slamtilt01 Před rokem +7

    This is really the story of how a chance friendship during school. Set a young orphaned child who’d been raised by his extended family, on a pathway to success.
    Which is why networking is so important.

  • @gabrieltrocoli6653
    @gabrieltrocoli6653 Před rokem

    That is a really good video! Thank you !

  • @clipstwitchalgomas76
    @clipstwitchalgomas76 Před rokem

    I loved the video, excellent, it always continues like this and the channel will grow little by little.
    Many thanks for sharing this video. I congratulate you.

  • @rayramos2278
    @rayramos2278 Před rokem +3

    I’m very happy with my Cal. 3135 submariner.. the feel of the Rolex quality is just superb you have to experience it to understand this 👍

    • @danielaortiz8946
      @danielaortiz8946 Před rokem

      A man who knows watches, starts with the calibre.
      A 3135 is a must, in anyone's cabin.

    • @Jason.cbr1000rr
      @Jason.cbr1000rr Před rokem

      @@danielaortiz8946 how much does it cost?

    • @danielaortiz8946
      @danielaortiz8946 Před rokem

      @@Jason.cbr1000rr Depends on the model it's on. If it's to your liking, I recommend an Explorer II, with the similar 3185.

  • @ekx5120
    @ekx5120 Před rokem +18

    True proof that with good will and keen training, any orphan boy with rich well-connected parents, private education in sciences and languages, as well as an early taste for capitalism can make it into the world. Inspiring.

  • @cegusquiza
    @cegusquiza Před rokem

    thank you. Great content! Already subscribed!

  • @boombringer4078
    @boombringer4078 Před 6 měsíci +1

    The man is truly remarkable!! I love rolex watches but I have love for the man who started it all too!

  • @truth703
    @truth703 Před rokem +7

    An incredible story and masterfully well put together video. Very well done.

  • @alexthai4957
    @alexthai4957 Před rokem +17

    Thanks for sharing the Rolex story. Excellent production except for one particular element. The historical stock footage brought the story to life but the modern movie footage took the viewer on an uncomfortable ride between eras. Other than this time period distraction, I found your production to be of very high quality. I hope you appreciate my feedback.

  • @manageme07
    @manageme07 Před rokem +1

    Absolutely amazing , what a story & how many brands today which were started or invented and they would never see the real success of there inventions and Brands ,

  • @terronhastick9247
    @terronhastick9247 Před rokem

    Wow! I couldn't take my eyes and ear away from this story its very amazing and interesting 🤔

  • @raylopez99
    @raylopez99 Před rokem +3

    As mentioned in the video, WWI made wristwatches popular, in part because of Rolex itself. Horatio Alger rags to riches story, nicely done.

  • @Far2hip
    @Far2hip Před rokem +10

    I’ll never forget walking in the woods looking for a part that fell off my dirt bike while we were zipping through the woods and found a Rolex Oyster Perpetual under my foot!! I was brushing leaves and twigs on the outside of a corner where I remember bottoming out my rear suspension and launching really strong out of that turn. I thought that would be a logical place for the suspension ring I lost would have come out. As I was about to step forward I noticed something shiny under my right foot. I dug down with my hand and it was a watch! Picked it up and cleaned it off and voilà!! A Rolex!!! After searching the serial number to see if it was reported lost, nothing showed up and no one laid claim to it. Held on to it for about 5 years and eventually sold it for $3500 as it was. Unbelievably there was no damage to the crystal and just a few light scratches on the wristband. It must have fallen in just the right place and my foot landed on it as not to damage it. It was dated as a 1968 and I found it in 1983Still one of my favorite surprise discoveries. 👍🏻😎👍🏻

    • @Ah-mi1mp
      @Ah-mi1mp Před rokem

      Dam thanks for sharing what a cool story! How much do you think it would cost now!? 😀

    • @Far2hip
      @Far2hip Před rokem +1

      @@Ah-mi1mp, yeah, that was a great find. A lot of folks hiked the same trails we made as a scramble race track through the deep dense woods in that huge forest area across the street from my house. Nice 3 mile loop down the mountain around the reservoir and back up. Off the subject, but just an awesome place to grow up. I came from a pretty well to do family of 8 kids (Dad was the President of an aircraft engine manufacturer and traveled the world) and Dad wanted us kids to have the biggest playground possible. So he moved us into a huge house on one of the highest points in the area with direct access to the massive state forest right across the street. Our house was the gathering place for about 50 kids that lived in that mountain and that forest was our own private playground. All the adults benefitted from all the miles of trails we made. Lucky for me one of them must have dropped their Rolex!! LOL!! 👍🏻😎👍🏻 🤣

    • @Far2hip
      @Far2hip Před rokem

      @@davidedwards2842 , sorry pal. That is the one and only time I’ve ever found something like that. And yea, I get your sarcasm, but why the f**k would I spend the time writing a lie? A pretty elaborate one at that. Jesus. 🙄🙄🙄

  • @Dave_perry
    @Dave_perry Před rokem

    That was one of the most oddly satisfying summaries I've ever watched on CZcams. Thank you guys for such enrichment. As soon as I finished the video, I hit the subscribe button and made "Big Company" my A channel.

  • @virgilpalmer2427
    @virgilpalmer2427 Před rokem

    Thank you for your time making these videos..

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  • @stevenikitas8170
    @stevenikitas8170 Před rokem +3

    Great video, very informative and surprising...

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  • @TheJarlekin
    @TheJarlekin Před rokem +11

    Started with nothing ? A GREAT education possibility is pretty much as far from nothing as possible. Especially back then.

    • @rosomak8244
      @rosomak8244 Před rokem

      And certainly and allowance as well because it was mentioned that he could afford to live on his own in the city in the young years.

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  • @SublimeAudioBooks1111

    Watching this video makes me want to buy Rolex, Kind of the BEST Rolex Ad i've ever seen. Excellent video, thumbs up 👍

  • @varsityjacketsuk7948
    @varsityjacketsuk7948 Před rokem +1

    Lovely video. Well done pal. 👍

  • @MrLADVG
    @MrLADVG Před rokem +2

    Hard work, patience, timing & publicity are the key

  • @pblaster7
    @pblaster7 Před rokem

    Keep the great videos coming bro

  • @duaneross9271
    @duaneross9271 Před rokem +1

    Wonderful story,
    Thank you!!

  • @DonsShed
    @DonsShed Před rokem +9

    I love how Rolex became known for accurate time keeping...... however, nowadays they are known for NOT keeping time very well!!! My Datejust II goes one minute out every day or so, even when constantly kept wound up.

    • @lbanks1soldier
      @lbanks1soldier Před rokem +2

      I find myself saying the same sadly

    • @R33EFA
      @R33EFA Před rokem +1

      Get it serviced , should only be +-1-2 secs per day

    • @stevesposato9124
      @stevesposato9124 Před rokem

      They need annual servicing.

    • @Jeff_1349
      @Jeff_1349 Před rokem +2

      It's probably overwound. Let it rest. I only wind mine maybe once a month. Just do the wrist shake to keep it wound.

    • @mak23997
      @mak23997 Před rokem +3

      Unfortunately all these vintage brands that made their name on building amazing products (Rolex, Mercedes, Omega, etc.) now sadly make crap products. Both my Omega and Breitling actually don't tell time very well and jump ahead plenty like your Rolex. So much for fine engineering. Dont even get me started on the cheap plastic cars Mercedes makes these days. They survive on the lineage.

  • @willyforbin58
    @willyforbin58 Před rokem +12

    Very well narrated and interesting story, thank you.

  • @Lee-mx5li
    @Lee-mx5li Před rokem +1

    Great video!! Hans 👍👍

  • @anavitoriaberaldin
    @anavitoriaberaldin Před rokem

    Great video! Thank you so much!

  • @oboe174
    @oboe174 Před rokem +6

    i feel like they should make a movie on this.

  • @davidgrahambrown3793
    @davidgrahambrown3793 Před rokem +22

    Founded in 1905 as Wilsdorf and Davis by Hans Wilsdorf and Alfred Davis in London, England, the company registered the word 'Rolex' as the brand name of its watches in 1908, and it became Rolex Watch Co. Ltd. in 1915.
    Founded: London, United Kingdom; 1905; 117 years ago (Wilsdorf and Davis); 1915 ...
    Founders: Hans Wilsdorf; Alfred Davis
    Owner: Hans Wilsdorf Foundation
    Headquarters: Geneva, Switzerland

  • @leonardofilpi5481
    @leonardofilpi5481 Před rokem +1

    Excelente história ... Fascinantes máquinas ...

  • @3amAlexander
    @3amAlexander Před rokem

    This video was fantastic, from start to finish.

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  • @expromanticart6491
    @expromanticart6491 Před rokem +10

    They give them free to famous athletes to advertise them. In 1960's, my dad and I could see the brand displayed in stores just like any other brand. There was nothing attached to it as to the prestige that it has now. Essentially a watch tells the time. If it is mechanical, then it is less accurate. For anything more than that, then they use gold and diamonds and... to elevate the price. Of course, now it becomes a piece of jewelry. The billionaires and millionaires buy them for the status symbol, something to show off. Why does a watch cost close to a million dollar? Just like cars they make. You cannot possibly drive them at 200 miles an hour. These are toys. Maybe they belong to a museum. A man is like a spider, the smaller the man, the bigger the web. A large spider has no web and catches its prey by bouncing on it. The point is that an insecure person ( a man or a woman ) needs lots of fancy objects around to feel important because we are small creatures physically. Of course, these people are small inside as well.

    • @summerdenobrega665
      @summerdenobrega665 Před rokem

      some people buy these watches, artwork etc for the investment value...

    • @kilballer
      @kilballer Před rokem +1

      So what you saying is you can’t afford a Rolex? That’s ok me too

  • @sunflowerlove6489
    @sunflowerlove6489 Před rokem +3

    Wat a great history lesson i got today i feel like i went too school today !!!!!!!!! ANd this was this mans calling period !

  • @thelightofthebodyispineal7137

    This was a great information share!

  • @user-oj1kk2wf1e
    @user-oj1kk2wf1e Před 2 měsíci

    I have never been disappointed since I became a customer of NKUWAN . Their timepieces are of exceptional quality.

  • @siddharthjain911
    @siddharthjain911 Před rokem

    brilliant production super fun keep it up buddy

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  • @harleydavison4526
    @harleydavison4526 Před rokem +3

    Great, now I REALLY WANT a Rolex!

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  • @janantoni3604
    @janantoni3604 Před rokem +4

    love my Casio under $20 and not just me but a lot people serving in special forces around the world.
    would like Rolex watch as a second watch "for special occasion " if priced for around $1.000 whot really is the price of this watch to manufacture and sell.

  • @mubeenahmed8765
    @mubeenahmed8765 Před rokem +1

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  • @jasonlai1892
    @jasonlai1892 Před rokem

    1st visit to this channel. Love this documentary from start to finish.

  • @donotneed2250
    @donotneed2250 Před rokem +3

    In 2017 I bought a pocket watch. It amazes me at the number of young people who have never seen one before. A lot of them would just trip out whenever I pull it out. I've worn a wristwatch since I was about 6 years old which was about 60 years ago. My parents wanted to instill in my siblings and myself the concept of time management and being on time. Dad was a soldier. This was BEFORE digital clocks so everyone knew how to tell time using the clock's hands. The most durable brand I've worn is Timex. The last one I bought was on its fourth five year battery when it gave up the ghost.