Rolex was founded in 1905 in London and is now headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland. It produces about 2,000 watches per day and had estimated revenues of $7.4 billion in 2013. Rolex was the first to introduce innovations like the waterproof wristwatch in 1926 and the first wristwatch to show two time zones in 1954. The document outlines Rolex's history and innovations, marketing objectives to educate a younger market, and proposes expanding daily production and increasing sales profit percentage to target additional market segments.

2. INTRODUCTION
• Rolex was founded by Hans Wilsdorf and Alfred Davis in London, 1905 , Rolex base
of operations is in Geneva, Switzerland in 1919.
• Rolex is the largest single luxury watch brand, producing about 2,000 watches per
day, with estimated 2013 revenues of US$7.4 billion.
• Also, Rolex is the most reputable company that exclusively produces a consumer
product.
• It employs over 2,800 employee.

3. Innovation
• The first waterproof wristwatch "Oyster", 1926
• The first wristwatch with an automatically changing date on the dial (Rolex
Datejust, 1945)
• The first wristwatch case waterproof to 100 m (330 ft) (Rolex Oyster Perpetual
Submariner, 1953)
• The first wristwatch to show two time zones at once (Rolex GMT Master, 1954)
• The first wristwatch with an automatically changing day and date on the dial (Rolex
Day-Date, 1956)
• The first watchmaker to earn chronometer certification for a wristwatch

4. History Of Rolex
1905
HANS WILSDORF
• The history of Rolex is inextricably linked to the visionary spirit of Hans Wilsdorf, its
founder.
• In 1905, at the age of 24, Hans Wilsdorf founded a company in London specialising in
the distribution of timepieces.
• He began to dream of a watch worn on the wrist. Wristwatches were not very precise
at the time, but Hans Wilsdorf foresaw that they could become not only elegant, but
also reliable.

6. GENIUS IN
FIVE LETTERS
1908
Hans Wilsdorf wanted his watches to bear a name that was short, easy to say and
remember in any language, and which looked good on watch movements and dials.

7. CEO
Jean-Frederic Dufour will
be appointed as the CEO
of Rolex SA (society
anonyme which means
"anonymous company") in
Geneva.
Mr. Dufour would be
replacing Gian Riccardo
Marini.
Jean-Frederic Dufour
Gian Riccardo Marini
• Many eminent person in the watch industry are familiar with
Jean-Frederic Dufour as the CEO of Zenith watches
• He is making the ultimate trip up the ladder to being in a top
leadership position at Rolex.

12. DATEJUST DAY-DATE ROLEX DEEPSEA
GMT-MASTER II LADY-DATEJUST MILGAUSS
Rolex Oyster Collection

13. SEA-DWELLER 4000 SUBMARINER DATE
SKY-DWELLER YACHT-MASTER YACHT-MASTER II
OYSTER PERPETUAL

14. Dr. Rajendra Prasad’s Gold Rolex
Oyster
• The first president of India, Dr. Rajendra Prasad, owned
this watch.
• It was given to him in 1950 during India’s first ever
Republic Day.
• The watch features an 18K gold dial with a map of India
dated 26 January 1950 inscribed into it.

15. MISSION
To manufacture, distribute and service high-quality wristwatches.
VISION
To continue the long tradition of excellence that the Rolex name represents.
OBJECTIVES
• Educate the younger market on the value of wristwatches.
• Create a social media strategy that will encourage users to interact with the
brand as well as extend the message to a larger audience.
• Promote the purchase of wrist watches as a “reward” for key successes in a
young man’s life.
MISSION, VISION, OBJECTIVES

16. Market Segment
• The Current Target market for Rolex is wealthy consumers that are looking for high
quality and exclusivity.
• The products are created for those who want to show off their wealth. The typical
Rolex owner is male and above the age of 35, sometimes a celebrity or sports figure.
• Rolex is an international brand of Swiss watches that is valued all over the world with
over 50% of the market residing in the US, Hong Kong, China, France and Singapore.
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17. MARKETING OBJECTIVES
• Product:
The Rolex product will stay very recognizable and relatively unchanged.
• Price:
The level at which the watches are priced plays a huge role in the brand's image.
For this reason price will remain the same.
• Promotion:
Rolex success relies on the continuation of promotions through magazines,
newspapers ,selective television programs and prestigious events.
• Place:
The purposeful placement of Rolex's authentic dealers in the wealthiest
neighborhoods and districts helps to solidify the brands association with
excellence.

18. MARKETING STRATEGY
PROMOTION/CAMPAIGN STRATEGY:
Positioning
• High-end luxury brand that is the ultimate aspiration of the consumer.
• Fashionable alternative to using a cell phone to tell time.
• Status symbol.
ADVERTISING:
TRADITIONAL MEDIA
• Magazine Advertisements- Rolex will place ads in men’s magazines such as Maxim and
GQ. Ads will cater to the target market and attempt to educate them on the value of
wristwatches as rewards and alternatives to cell phones to tell time.
• Billboards- Ads will be placed on billboards in major cities, mainly in affluent areas to hit
the target market. Both traditional and digital billboards will be utilized.
• Ads at sporting events- Ads will be strategically placed at sporting events that young men
attend including, but not limited to, basketball, football and hockey games.
• Sponsorship of music concerts- Rolex will sponsor concerts that are popular with the
target market. Ads will be placed throughout the concert venues as well as in the
programs. The logo and name will be included all over the concerts promotional

19. Website
A section of Rolex.com will be developed that caters to the target market and conveys
the benefits and value of wristwatches.
SOCIAL MEDIA
• The website will include links that are prominently displayed on the homepage
including Twitter, Facebook and YouTube. The user can then easily connect with Rolex’s
social media sites with one simple click.
ONLINE MEDIA

20. FINANCIAL FORECAST
• Increase daily production by 10%. (An extra 200 watches per day on top of the
2,000 that are already being produced.)
• Increase sales profit percentage to more than the percentage of population
growth per year.

22. Parameters
• New Marketing: Marketing team, financial team, sales teams, public relations, social
media team, web development, advertising, event production.
• Cost of Goods Sold: Watch materials, shipping, packing, quality control.

23. SITUATIONAL ANALYSIS
Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats

25. Price Range of Competitor
Initial level Price
Growth
In
Price

27. Top 50 Most Searched for Luxury Brands
(2014)

28. • This marketing plan summarizes the main points of how Rolex will market their
wristwatches to a younger generation than the current target market.
• This expansion will allow Rolex to move into an untapped area that needs education
on the value of a high-quality time piece.
• In order to properly address this objective, Rolex needs to update their marketing
strategy to include a greater presence in advertisements that target this younger
market as well as a strong showing in the social media realm.
CONCLUSION