Rolex Jubilee
, subject: Rolex history and Hans Wilsdorf's account of founding Rolex
An account of fixed aims and the way one opportunity can open the path to the next, framed through the perpetual watch.
About the book
Rolex Watch Company issued the four-volume Vade Mecum in Geneva in 1946 to mark the firm's fortieth anniversary, printing 1,000 numbered copies for its authorized dealers; the first volume, Step by Step, carries Wilsdorf's own account of the company's early years.
Why read it
Best if you want to examine an account organized around unwavering aims and the idea that a single opportunity can create further openings, especially through the pursuit of a perpetual watch.
Key themes
- Aims held without deviation
- One opportunity can unlock another
Evidence and original sources
This record is supported by 3 public evidence rows linked to original Founders episodes.
- The Founder of Rolex: Hans Wilsdorf — David opens by saying Rolex Jubilee is the book he will discuss today.
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