By YEMISI SULEIMAN

In a rare feat of maintaining standard as renowned retailers of some of the world’s most luxurious wrist watches, fine Jewelry and prestigious leather products and accessories Polo limited, recently launchedthe first fully functional Rolex approved workshop in West Africa .

The inaugural launch of the Rolex workshop held on Thursday 3rd of February, 2011 at Medici Restaurant in Victoria Island, Lagos was hosted by Polo Chief Executive John Obayuwana and Polo Executive Director Jennifer Obayuwana. In attendance were the Rolex representative Mr. Thomas Graber, MD/CEO of UBA Phillip Douza, Mr. Kolapo Lawson Chairman Ecobank, Mr. Cyril Odu, Vice Chairman Mobil Producing Nigeria Limited, Mr. Femi Okunade, MD Zerox, Otunba Lai Orianwo, Mr. Joe Obiago, Lanre Da Silver-Ajayi, Genevieve Nnaj amongst others.

In a statement on why Polo decided to bring Rolex to Nigeria, Obayuwana said “Rolex occupies a very unique position at the top of wrist watch making industry. Everybody wants Rolex because not only is it a recognized brand, it is also probably the most exclusive brand in the world.” He further spoke on the strength of the Polo brand saying “in Polo we do not cut corners, we have a name and our name speaks for us. We spent over 20 years building the Polo brand and we are happy and proud of the business we do”.

Rolex sought Polo as a trusted partner as a result of its long standing success in the retail of brands likeVacheron Constantin, Chopard, Piaget, Hublot, Cartier, and Mont Blanc.

According to Obayuwana, the Rolex workshop will house the Polo horologists who will expertly service wristwatches, this, he says is in line with the company’s quest to continue to bring quality and satisfaction to its clientele.