Rolex: History, Icons and Record-Breaking Models

Description

The history of Rolex is inextricably linked to its founder Hans Wilsdorf, who took the first steps in the world of Swiss watchmaking as he dreamed about a timepiece that could be worn around the wrist. This experimental research led Rolex to achieve its highest goals in both technological innovation and in the use of the finest materials alone. Its models have been photographed on the wrists of political leaders, sports champions, and film and fashion celebrities, transforming each Rolex into a fully-fledged status symbol, a synonym of elegance and precision. Including essays with a historical and technical slant, in-depth descriptions of the most representative pieces and a brief glossary, the pages in this book sparkle with golden hands, diamond-studded dials and patent-leather watchbands, illustrated in period photographs and macro-detail. The volume ends with a chapter dedicated to the most amazing auctions that saw the sale of the Geneva-based company's vintage watches. Review: Excellent. Had a few facts about Rolex that were ... - Excellent. Had a few facts about Rolex that were unknown to me. Good quality pictures complete the overall package. Recommended for any half-serious watch collector. Review: Looks great so far - Looks great so far, used it as a gift, so it's not opened. Too bad it took damn forever to get it.