Makers & Designers

Strauss & Co’s decorative arts department has handled a worldly list of makers and designers specialising in furniture making, jewellery, silver, glass, porcelain and other artisanal trades.

Strauss & Co’s decorative arts department has handled a worldly list of makers and designers specialising in furniture making, jewellery, silver, glass, porcelain and other artisanal trades. This searchable database lists prominent makers and designers sold by Strauss & Co, including René Lalique, Gio Ponti, Patrick Mavros, as well as coveted houses like The Barnards and Tiffany & Co.


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Rolex

Geneva, Switzerland 

Rolex was founded in 1905 in London by Hans Wilsdorf and Alfred Davis, later moving its headquarters to Geneva, Switzerland, in 1919. The company revolutionized watchmaking by introducing the world’s first waterproof wristwatch, the Oyster (1926), and the self-winding Perpetual rotor (1931), innovations that became the foundation of modern wristwatches.

Rolex pioneered professional tool watches, including the Submariner (1953) for divers, the Explorer (1953) for mountaineers, the GMT-Master (1955) for pilots, and the Daytona (1963) for racing drivers. These models cemented their identity as both a symbol of precision and a companion for exploration.

Rolex remains one of the most recognized luxury watch brands in the world. Its independence is safeguarded through ownership by the Hans Wilsdorf Foundation, a charitable trust, ensuring that its profits support philanthropic causes while continuing its legacy of technical excellence and prestige. Today, Rolex watches are marketed under the Rolex and Tudor brand and are rated amongst the most expensive watches ever auctioned.

We have not offered any works by Rolex at auction

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