Mara Cappelletti , Osvaldo Patrizzi
Rolex: History, Icons and Record-Breaking Models
- ISBN 13:
- 9781851497836
- author:
- Mara Cappelletti , Osvaldo Patrizzi
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- Antique Collectors' Club Reprinted 13.04.16 edition
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2015
- Pages:
- 152
- Dimensions:
- 24.8 x 2.4 x 24.5 cm
- Genre:
- Home & Garden, Antiques & Collectables, Antiques & Collectables by Subject, Mara Cappelletti, Osvaldo Patrizzi,Rolex: History, Icons and Record-Breaking Models,Antique Collectors' Club,1851497838,Antiques & Collectables,Antiques & Collectibles,Antiqu
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Rolex Story: A History of Innovation and Elegance The history of Rolex is inextricably linked to its founder Hans Wilsdorf, who pioneered Swiss watchmaking and dreamed of a timepiece that could be worn around the wrist. This vision led to groundbreaking technological innovation and the use of exceptional materials, transforming Rolex into a status symbol synonymous with elegance and precision. This book showcases the most iconic Rolex models, with in-depth descriptions and essays that explore their historical and technical significance. The pages are filled with stunning period photographs and macro-detail illustrations, bringing the world of Rolex to life. The book concludes with a chapter dedicated to the most remarkable auctions, where vintage Rolex watches have been sold to great acclaim.