Hans Wilsdorf
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Hans Wilsdorf was a German watchmaker, best known as the founder of Rolex and Tudor. Wilsdorf's philosophy for the companies was "only great marketing is needed to make a company successful".
Photo of Hans Wilsdorf (unknown date) taken from Rolex's website
The photo above shows Hans Wilsdorf (front row right) standing in front of his father, with his mother sitting down between his sister and brother.
Tomb of Hans Wilsdorf. Kings Cemetery, Geneva.
Tudor Watches
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Montres Tudor SA, or simply Tudor, is a Swiss watchmaker based in Geneva, Switzerland. Registered in 1926 by Hans Wilsdorf, founder of Rolex, the brand remains a sister company to Rolex; both companie
Hans Wilsdorf
…Hans Wilsdorf (22 March 1881 – 6 July 1960) was a German watchmaker, best known as the founder of Rolex and Tudor. Wilsdorf's philosophy for the companies was "only great marketing is needed to make a company successful". Hans Wilsdorf was born in Kulmbach, Bavaria…
1979 Tudor Submariner issued to the French Marine Nationale showcasing the brand's trademark "snowflake" handset
Tudor Date-Day, part of the Tudor Glamour series under the Classic line