Rolex

/ˈroʊlɛks/ noun

Definition

a luxury Swiss watch brand; a watch made by this company

Etymology

Brand name created in 1908 by Hans Wilsdorf, possibly from French horlogerie exquise 'exquisite clockmaking'

Kelly Says

Hans Wilsdorf wanted a name that was easy to pronounce in any language and would fit nicely on a watch face - mission accomplished!

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