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The Book of Rolex

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Within this book you will find explanations of the making process, descriptions of the materials involved and expert commentary on what makes each Rolex wristwatch unique. The Book of Rolex demonstrates how each model fits its social milieu, present and past. It also addresses the multitude of fakes on the market, including the so-called 'Frankensteins' - watches made from a mixture of real parts and forgeries, which are notoriously hard to spot - imparting all the skills needed to pick counterfeits out of a line-up.

An exhaustive appraisal of the Rolex watch, including studies of vintage models, current designs and special editions; learn how to spot fakes using the same clues as the experts; invaluable to any watch-lover, especially aspiring Rolex collectors. 

  • Bound by hand in bonded leather
  • 200 pages
  • Handcrafted
  • Size: 9.12" W x 0.93" D x 10.77" H 
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Customer Reviews (5.0 / 5 · 4 reviews)

Lucy E. ★★★★★

The chapter breaking down the materials is what surprised me most — I finally understand why the steel and dial finishes differ across models. Photos are sharp enough to actually study the details, not just gloss over them.

Christopher ★★★★★

I bought this for my dad who's collected watches for decades, and he actually learned things from the section on materials. The expert commentary on what makes each model unique is genuinely well written.

George E. ★★★★★

The photos of the movements are stunning, and the expert commentary genuinely explains why each model is built the way it is. I've read a lot of watch books and this is the first one that made the materials section interesting instead of dry.