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Watch Book Rolex: Next Generation: Next Generation [Kõva köide]

  • Formaat: Hardback, 256 pages, kõrgus x laius: 300x240 mm, kaal: 2260 g, 200 Illustrations
  • Sari: The Watch Book
  • Ilmumisaeg: 22-Sep-2025
  • Kirjastus: teNeues Media GmbH & Co. KG
  • ISBN-10: 3961717214
  • ISBN-13: 9783961717217
  • Formaat: Hardback, 256 pages, kõrgus x laius: 300x240 mm, kaal: 2260 g, 200 Illustrations
  • Sari: The Watch Book
  • Ilmumisaeg: 22-Sep-2025
  • Kirjastus: teNeues Media GmbH & Co. KG
  • ISBN-10: 3961717214
  • ISBN-13: 9783961717217
It is not only the unique content of the illustrated book that is impressive, but also the presentation. The elegant slipcase of the special edition features the brand-new Rolex Oyster Perpetual Land-Dweller, a model with 32 filed patents, reflecting Rolex's high standards and innovative strength.The brand new “The Watch Book Rolex - Next Generation” is the ultimate tribute to the world's most famous watch brand. With 256 pages, also published as an exclusive special edition in an elegant slipcase, this illustrated book offers a unique insight into the history, models and innovations of Rolex as well as the cultural influence of the brand. Curated by renowned bestselling author and Rolex expert Gisbert L. Brunner, this book contains more style, more pop culture and more information than ever before.The history of Rolex is a fascinating look back at innovations and milestones in the watch industry. Since the introduction of the first wristwatch with a chronometer certificate in 1926, Rolex has established itself as a pioneer in the world of luxury watches. Early models such as the Submariner (1953), Explorer (1953) and GMT-Master (1954) are synonymous with a spirit of discovery, a thirst for adventure and maximum precision. Over the years, Rolex has not only established itself as a watch manufacturer, but also as a cultural symbol and aspirational brand - from politicians and actors to athletes and hip-hop stars, everyone wears Rolex.However, “The Watch Book Rolex - Next Generation” offers more than just exciting information, as a modern layout and numerous photographs make for a visual experience when reading the book. As usual, Gisbert L. Brunner guides readers through the fascinating world of Rolex with passion and expertise. Guest contributions on topics such as recognizing counterfeits and collecting watches round off the content and a further highlight of this volume is the detailed presentation of the latest Rolex development, a chronograph with 32 complications, which is given a special place on the slipcase of the special edition and makes it a particular highlight for Rolex fans. All in all, this is an indispensable piece for anyone who wants to understand the history, craftsmanship and fascination behind the luxury brand Rolex.
FOREWORD 4
BRAND HISTORY 6
120 Years of Service to Watches 8
Hans Wilsdorf: Credit where Credit is Due 24
Rolex and the Culture
of Testimonials
30
Timepieces for Explorers and Scientists
38
Timeline: Models 50
EVERYDAY CLASSICS 56
Rolex Oyster / Oyster Perpetual 58
Rolex Datejust 68
Rolex Day-Date 72
Trophies, Treasures and Triumphs 80
ETERNAL ELEGANCE 88
Rolex Perpetual 1908 90
THE SILENT WORLD 94
Rolex Submariner 96
Rolex and James Bond: A Successful Liaison 106
Rolex Sea-Dweller 112
Rolex Deep Sea Special and Deepsea Challenge 118
Rolex Yacht-Master and Yacht-Master II 124
UP IN THE AIR 130
Rolex GMT-Master I and II 132
Rolex Sky-Dweller 140
Rolex Air-King 144
Century-old Victim of Counterfeiting 148
FROM SPORTS TO SCIENCE 154
Rolex Explorer I and II 156
Rolex Daytona 162
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Milgauss 174
Rolex Land-Dweller 178
Vintage Rolex Sports Models:
From Factory Finish to Frankenstein 186
THE ROLEX UNIVERSE 210
Rolex and Customer Service 212
Second- or Third-hand Objects 218
Important Rolex Models and their Nicknames 222
Challenge and Encourage the Rolex Way 238
Rolex Calibre Development 242
Technical Terms and Proper Names in the Rolex World 248
About the Authors 254
Picture Credits 255
Born in 1947, Gisbert L. Brunner has pursued his interest in wristwatches, pendulum clocks and other precision timepieces since 1964. During the 1970s quartz crisis, his love of mechanical watches, an ostensibly endangered species, grew. In the early 1980s his passion for collecting watches led him to pen his first articles. More than 30 books on the art of watchmaking were to follow. Brunner writes for publications such as Chronos Japan, Prestige, Materialist, GZ and ZEIT Magazin. In 2018, together with his partner Wolfgang Winter, Brunner launched the popular internet platform www.uhrenkosmos.com.