{"product_id":"rolex-special-edition-wristwatches-9780764364532","title":"Rolex: Special-Edition Wristwatches","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eA concise, detailed history of Rolex--one of the most coveted brands in the world\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e With a collection of partly sporty and partly elegant three-hand watches, an iconic chronograph, and some interesting complications, Rolex has been setting the standard for the Swiss watch industry for more than 60 years. This photo-filled and information-packed volume pays tribute to this sought-after brand and what makes Rolex so special: the outstanding features of perfection.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e A professional team of authors, led by editor in chief and watch expert Peter Braun, has created a comprehensive and exciting portrait of this coveted luxury brand. From the Rolex company history to an examination of its sports watches, tool watches, and complication watches, this book provides deep insights into the production of the largest Swiss watch manufacturer.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e CONTENTS \u003cbr\u003e Introduction 3 \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The History of the Rolex Brand \u003cbr\u003e At the Sign of the Crown 6 \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Robust, Waterproof, Self-Winding Automatic \u003cbr\u003e The Long Way to an Elegant Sports Watch 14 \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Key to Success: Rolex Tool Watches \u003cbr\u003e The New Submariner 22 \u003cbr\u003e The History of the Diving Watch 26 \u003cbr\u003e Air-King: The King Is Back 30 \u003cbr\u003e Sea-Dweller: Pioneering Achievement 32 \u003cbr\u003e GMT-Master II: Pepsi for the People 38 \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Another Hand or Two: Rolex Watches with Complications\u003cbr\u003e Daytona: Perfect Timing 44 \u003cbr\u003e Yacht-Master: Countdown for the Advanced 52 \u003cbr\u003e Sky-Dweller: For Aviators and High Flyers 56 \u003cbr\u003e Cellini: The Moon, at the Sign of the Crown 60 \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The Inner Workings of Luxury Watch Manufacturer Rolex\u003cbr\u003e The Coronation 64 \u003cbr\u003e Headquarters at Geneva's Les Acacias 67 \u003cbr\u003e Manufacturing Watch Movements in Biel 70 \u003cbr\u003e Cases and Bracelets from Plan-les-Ouates 72 \u003cbr\u003e Dials and Ceramics from Chêne-Bourg 74 \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The Ten Outstanding Features of a Rolex \u003cbr\u003e The Ideal of Perfection 76 \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The New Generation of Calibers \u003cbr\u003e A New Era in Reckoning Time 86 \u003cbr\u003e The Current Self-Winding Movements 90 \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Catalog \u003cbr\u003e The Most-Beautiful Classic Rolex Models 98 \u003cbr\u003e The Models of the Current Rolex Collection 110\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Schiffer Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/22\/2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780764364532\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 120","brand":"Martin H\u0026#228;ussermann, Harry Niemann, Peter Braun","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42406049284277,"sku":"9780764364532","price":29.74,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_37a146d5-5f40-4527-9d6f-6c0cc811dee0.jpg?v=1664285589","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/rolex-special-edition-wristwatches-9780764364532","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}