Mercedes Gleitze
ArgentinaathleteFemaleb. 19279.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Mercedes Gleitze was a pioneering British swimmer known for being the first woman to swim across the English Channel, and she made headlines when she wore a Rolex Oyster during her historic swim in 1927, showcasing the watch's waterproof capabilities.
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Mercedes Gleitze was the first female athlete to swim across the English Channel, promoting Rolex in the process.
Rolex, la marca centenaria de relojes que lleva ocho décadas en manos de una fundaciónClarín·Argentina· 2026-06-22
Argentina· 2026-06-22
Mercedes Gleitze was the first British woman to swim across the English Channel.
Um Rolex usado numa travessia histórica a nado vais ser leiloado pela Sotheby’s | LeilõesPúblico·
Portugal· 2025-10-05
Portugal· 2025-10-05
Mercedes Gleitze was the first female ambassador for Rolex, promoting their waterproof watches.
Was Omega, Patek, Breitling und Co. Neues lancierenNeue Zürcher Zeitung·
Switzerland· 2025-10-05
Switzerland· 2025-10-05
Mercedes Gleitze became the first British woman to swim the English Channel in October of 1927.
In New York, Rolex teams up with SailGP on its annual race on the HudsonThe Globe and Mail·
Canada· 2025-06-24
Canada· 2025-06-24
Mercedes Gleitze became the first British woman to swim across the English Channel while wearing a Rolex.
La historia de superación de Hans Wilsdorf, el niño huérfano que fundó RolexClarín·Argentina· 2025-03-22
Argentina· 2025-03-22
