The Orphan Boy Who Created Rolex

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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[andrewcleverly]

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.

[PotatoandPotata]

Hollywood should make a movie about him and Rolex!

[saywhat]

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…

[jascam]

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.

[wecandobetter]

Great story. I was given one for my 25 years of service at the company I worked for. The owner always showed his appreciation for all his employees. He just passed away this year. I miss him dearly

[Jak-Hammer]

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 🤩

[jclongaphie]

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.

[lpbl]

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

[GBAMERICA]

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.

[mevebarr]

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

[dannylo]

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

[billlindsey]

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.

[olamideakinola]

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.

[IbrahimKaisyVlogs]

Don't stop Doing inspirational videos like this thanks

[gcj]

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

[vigal]

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.

[SANTHOSHKUMAR-vszf]

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

[limsiewthoe]

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

[dumitrubaruta]

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!

[kenkioqqo]

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.