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How a World War Made Rolex a Legend

Before World War I, the wristwatch was a fragile piece of jewelry. The brutal reality of trench warfare demanded a new kind of timepiece: robust, reliable, and waterproof. This is the story of how Hans Wilsdorf's obsession created an icon.

In this animated documentary, we explore:
• The shift from delicate pocket watches to the modern wristwatch.
• The innovations in durability and waterproofing born from necessity.
• How Mercedes Gleitze's English Channel swim cemented the Rolex legend.

-- CHAPTERS --
00:00 - A Soldier's Broken Pocket Watch
00:31 - Wristwatches As Delicate Jewelry
00:58 - A Partnership For Precision
01:24 - Wilsdorf's Great Gamble
01:53 - The First Rolex For Men
02:20 - The Quest For A Waterproof Case
02:47 - Wilsdorf's Relentless Vision
03:14 - The Patent That Changed Everything
03:42 - The Birth Of The Rolex Oyster
04:12 - Mercedes Gleitze The English Swimmer
04:53 - The English Channel Swim Begins
05:19 - An Unfinished Swim
05:45 - Proof The Rolex Oyster Worked
06:14 - A Symbol For Adventurers
06:37 - Inventing The Perpetual Rotor
07:07 - Forging The Rolex Legend
07:32 - Creating An Entirely New Market
07:59 - From Tool To Status Symbol
08:30 - Solving A Life Or Death Problem
08:57 - From The Trench To Luxury

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