Independent Jewellers was founded by John H. Epp in 1937. Being an emigre from Russia in the late '20's, John had settled in southern Manitoba with his parents when the Great Depression hit Canada. To ease the financial burden on his family, he moved to Winnipeg and, fortunately, found a job in the warehouse of Piggly Wiggly (eventually Safeway).
In 1936, he married Helen Regehr who was also an emigre from Russia but now lived in Steinbach. With this new marital responsibility, John began to look for other financial opportunities. Being a rather outgoing young man, he felt that selling could help augment their meager income. And so, with a small loan from a relative, he went to a local wholesaler and purchased some watches and shavers.
In 1936, he married Helen Regehr who was also an emigre from Russia but now lived in Steinbach. With this new marital responsibility, John began to look for other financial opportunities. Being a rather outgoing young man, he felt that selling could help augment their meager income. And so, with a small loan from a relative, he went to a local wholesaler and purchased some watches and shavers.
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Rolex At IJL
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Independent Jewellers Ltd. (IJL) of Winnipeg, Manitoba is proud to be part of the worldwide network of Official Rolex Retailers, allowed to sell and maintain Rolex watches. With the necessary skills, technical know-how and special equipment, we guarantee the authenticity of each and every part of your Rolex.
Servicing Your Rolex
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Rolex watches are designed and built to last. From the conception of a Rolex watch to the time it leaves the workshops, every step of its development and manufacture follows a single critical requirement: quality. As a result, there is no limit on how long a Rolex watch can keep working, being handed down from one generation to the next, and living several lives.
Our Rolex Showroom
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A visit to our Rolex showroom offers professional expertise in an elegant setting that promotes a sense of harmony, discretion, and intimacy with the brand, which has been setting standards in watchmaking for more than a century. Every element of the interior design of our Rolex space features the elegant Rolex aesthetic and radiates the values of the Rolex crown.
Forevermark Engagement & Commitment Collection
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The Forevermark Engagement & Commitment collection celebrates love, in all its forms, and the honest vows a couple makes on their unique journey to forever. Real, enduring love is found in the tender, everyday moments between a couple. True vows are the beautiful expression of that commitment to one another - through tough times and good, in grand gestures and quiet acts of kindness - reflecting the reality of their love.
One Love Engagement Rings
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Your love story is unique. When you select a One Love engagement ring from our collection, you are selecting a ring that symbolizes that love and shows your everlasting commitment. One Love engagement rings are beautifully crafted in Canada using responsibly sourced diamonds and are available in a wide range of designs.
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