Hitotsubashi Institute for Advanced Study

19th December, CAREM Research Seminar 2025: Pierre-Yves Donzé(Professor of Graduate School of Economics, Osaka University), “The Business History of Rolex“ (onsite)

2025 CAREM Research Seminar

Speaker: Professor Pierre-Yves Donzé (Graduate School of Economics, Osaka University)

Topic: The Business History of Rolex (Osaka University Press, 2025)

Date: Friday, December 19, 2025 Time: 16:00–18:00

Venue: Hitotsubashi University, East Campus, Mercury Tower, 7F, Conference Room

Language: Japanese (English questions welcome)

Professor Donzé, a leading scholar in global business history and Associate Editor of Business History, will present his latest research on Rolex.

The lecture explores themes of watchmaking, branding, design management, and the shift “from manufacturing to dream-making.”

This event will be of interest to researchers and students in business history, management, and marketing.

Advance registration is required: https://qr.paps.jp/rLVA4

Inquiries: h-carem@cm.hit-u.ac.jp

We look forward to welcoming you.

 

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