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Rolex: History, Icons and Record-Breaking Models
Mara Cappelletti
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Description for Rolex: History, Icons and Record-Breaking Models
Hardcover. The history and timepieces of the Geneva-based Rolex watch company. Num Pages: 152 pages, 150 colour. BIC Classification: TDPB1; WCJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 251 x 251 x 24. Weight in Grams: 1126.
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.
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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 ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Antique Collectors Club Dist
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
Number of Pages
152
Place of Publication
Woodbridge, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781851497836
SKU
V9781851497836
Shipping Time
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Ref
99-15
About Mara Cappelletti
Mara Cappelletti is a journalist and consultant for many publications by antiquarians and jewellery historians. She is also a professor of the history of jewellery at the Istituto Superiore di Arte Orafa Galdus. She wrote this book in collaboration with Osvaldo Patrizzi, watch collector and world-class watch expert.
Reviews for Rolex: History, Icons and Record-Breaking Models
This book is a must-have for watch collectors and anyone who appreciates storied and celebrated brands.
Joshua Espinoza Complex, December 30, 2014
Joshua Espinoza Complex, December 30, 2014