Rolex: The power of a made-up wordHow a blank canvas built a luxury empire
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Iconic Names ExplainedDiscover the brilliant strategy behind the world's most famous watchmaker. In 1908, Hans Wilsdorf invented a short, visually symmetrical word that meant absolutely nothing. This linguistic blank slate allowed his company to craft an identity unconstrained by geography or language, setting the ultimate standard for global business.
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