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Over 100 Years of Experience

Our History

For over 100 years, Betteridge has been specialising in fine jewellery and luxury timepieces. Our unique history and reputation for excellence informs everything we do.

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The Beginnings

Rolex and Betteridge were both founded in the early twentieth century. While Hans Wilsdorf, Rolex’s visionary founder, was establishing his legendary Genevan manufacture in the 1920s, A.E. Betteridge’s business was thriving on a pair of the most esteemed retail locales in the world: Fifth Avenue & 45th Street and Wall Street & Broadway.

Bert Betteridge

Sport Meets Luxury

Just after Rolex introduced two of its most iconic watches in the early 1950s – the Explorer and the Submariner – Bert Betteridge relocated Betteridge’s headquarters from New York City to Greenwich. Bert immediately recognized Rolex’s extraordinary potential for these timepieces, which he believed bridge the gap between the luxury and sport watchmaking worlds.

Betteridge Greenwich

Expanding In Greenwich

In 2015, the Greenwich flagship store moved down "the Avenue" from 117 to 239. Rolex has an expansive showroom in our new location, complete with a private meeting room, dedicated service area, and extensive inventory.

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Betteridge is proud to be part of the worldwide network of Official Rolex Jewelers, trusted with selling and maintaining Rolex Watches. Our experts are at your service to help you choose the Rolex watch that best suits you, within the wide range of Rolex timepieces.

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