Amid a norm of pocket watches, Rolex's founder Hans Wilsdorf anticipated a future of reliable wristwatches, offering precision in all conditions, to meet the modern lifestyle emerging in the early 20th century.
His vision materialised in 1926 when Rolex launched the groundbreaking Oyster -- totally waterproof and dustproof, thanks to a system of screwing down the bezel, case back and winding crown against the middle case.
The centenary of the foundational invention is marked by the "Oyster Story" exhibition, running at the West Bund Dome in Shanghai until June 28.
