Mara Cappelletti , Osvaldo Patrizzi

Rolex: History, Icons and Record-Breaking Models

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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
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£23.03

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.

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