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The tools and gadgets in our kitchens have changed drastically over time, and some appliances that were once commonplace are now a vanishingly rare sight.

The Hans Wilsdorf Foundation is structured under Swiss law as a private foundation. It’s the sole owner of both Rolex SA (the company that makes and sells the watches) and Montres Tudor SA (the sister ...