The figures in this article tell the story of a brand that has built one of the industry's largest and most diverse in-house manufacturing workforces, with low employee turnover while keeping the majority of its expertise in a country less than 10% the size of Texas…

A new Rolex book, Crazy About Rolex, mixes bold typography, vibrant colors, magazine-style layouts and large-format imagery all while talking about Rolex's collections, culture and philosophy…

Rolex display cases may remain empty, but the growing forest of cranes above Bulle has become a visible reminder of the extraordinary lengths Switzerland’s largest watchmaker is willing to go to expand production in one of the world’s most tightly regulated industrial environments…

The Rolex Yacht-Master II can feel sometimes removed from the brand’s other Professional models because of its highly specific purpose. Yet, beneath its polished exterior is one of the most technically complex movements Rolex has produced…

Amid all the talk of AI taking over jobs, dial manufacturing at Rolex may be among the safest crafts in Switzerland. More than any other part of the watch, it is where beauty, art, technology and expertise meet at the most visible level…

The story of the watch that managed to shut the world out. Rolex is celebrating, in 2026, the 100 years of the Oyster, the first waterproof and dustproof wristwatch in the world…

The new 3D renderings provided by Rolex offer the clearest look yet at its future manufacture. Construction began in 2025 just outside the Swiss town of Bulle, and the site is scheduled to open in 2029…

At Dubai Watch Week on Nov. 19, 2025, Rolex CEO Jean-Frédéric Dufour offered a rare look at how the brand thinks about its future. He discussed the importance of long-term partnerships, the use of AI in manufacturing, and the balance between innovation and tradition…

Why in an era of smartwatches, Rolex, a brand now more closely associated with luxury than with instrument making, continues to invest in improving the accuracy of its mechanical movements…

How does Rolex define time? It’s not just about measuring it; it’s about setting the standard. With its atomic clock, Rolex now produces the very second used to calibrate its precision-testing machines and contributes towards the realization of international time…

Rolex has made training and apprenticeship a key part of its strategy to preserve know-how and prepare the next generation of watchmakers and specialists…

Birds and flowers encased in leather. Airships with metallic skins. Miniature trains climbing mountainsides. For decades, Rolex has relied on Roldeco, a company it owns, to design and produce elaborate window displays that appear in the brand’s stores worldwide…

Rolex has built a competitive edge through its little-known "circular gold" system. From washing filings to incinerating polishing cloths, the brand has quietly built a recycling process that helps shield it from gold price volatility…

Rolex is often celebrated for its craftsmanship, but “The Making of a Status Symbol” details how the brand’s rise and survival through the quartz crisis was equally driven by a narrative that elevated the watch to a symbol of success…

Rolex, a brand defined by discretion and precision, rarely releases images of its top executives, making the role of the CEO’s official photographer one of the most exclusive in luxury…

Australia is gaining traction as a modest yet promising market for luxury goods. Rolex’s recent play signals the brand is serious about the region’s rise and value…

After a decade of record-breaking success, Rolex’s next chapter hinges on CEO Jean-Frédéric Dufour’s ability to execute on the billions’ worth of capital he has deployed…

Companies are talking more about sustainability in marketing materials, financial disclosures and earnings calls. As a privately held company, Rolex is more discreet. But its sustainability goals reach beyond its well-publicized Perpetual Planet Initiatives...

The Hans Wilsdorf Bridge is the most obvious symbol of a power that is so far-reaching people in Geneva speak of a “state within a state.” But it is also so mysterious that some people won’t mention its name…