Michigan teen flipped a Rolex at 16; watch business later topped $10m in sales

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What happened

At 16, Michigan student Mason Maressa spent his $3,500 savings on a vintage Rolex Air-King and sold it days later for about $4,000.

He reinvested the money into more watches and gradually built Clocked In.

Key facts

  • At 16, Michigan student Mason Maressa spent his $3,500 savings on a vintage Rolex Air-King and sold it days later for about $4,000.
  • Reported by Times of India and published Thu, 17 Sep 2026 12:30:00 UTC.

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  1. US businessman Adam Castillo deported from Myanmar after months in jail, state media says

  2. Michigan teen flipped a Rolex at 16; watch business later topped $10m in sales

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