The Watch Book Rolex: Next Generation (Hardcover)

Gisbert L. Brunner

ISBN 10: 3961717028 / ISBN 13: 9783961717026

Published by teNeues Publishing UK Ltd, Kempen, 2025

About this Item

Hardcover. The history of Rolex is a fascinating journey through developments in the watch industry, innovations and the brand's influence on the world of luxury watches and popular culture. Rolex revolutionised the watch industry in 1926 by launching the first wristwatch with a chronometer certificate. The 1950s saw the launch of some of Rolex's best-known models, which cemented the brand's reputation as a pioneer in the spirit of exploration and adventure: Rolex Submariner (1953), Rolex Explorer (1953) and Rolex GMT-Master (1954). Thanks to its modern layout, reading The Watch Book Rolex Next Generation is a visual experience. Celebrities, from politicians and actors to athletes, have worn Rolex watches as status symbols, and Gisbert L. Brunner tells the fascinating stories behind the most famous models. Wearing a Rolex not only conveys a sense of luxury, but also brings out the modern adventurer and explorer in each of us. AUTHOR: 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 SELLING POINTS: . More style, more pop culture, more adventure the all-new The Watch Book Rolex: Next Generation . This visually stunning book explains the uniqueness and hype surrounding the most popular watch brand in the world . Curated by bestselling author and Rolex expert Gisbert L. Brunner More style, more pop culture, more adventure - in his new book, Rolex expert Gisbert L. Brunner explores the innovations and the immense prestige of this unique brand, which has inspired generations of watch enthusiasts. Ideal companion to the classic Watch Book: Rolex (9783961715039). Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Watch Book Rolex: Next Generation (Hardcover)
• Publisher: teNeues Publishing UK Ltd, Kempen
• Publication Date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3961717028
• ISBN 13: 9783961717026
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

Experience the fascination of the world's most famous watch brand with the brand new The Watch Book Rolex - Next Generation. Whether in German, English or as an exclusive special edition in an elegant slipcase - all versions of the visually stunning work offer a deep insight into the history and iconic models of Rolex on 256 pages. From the Submariner to the GMT-Master and Day-Date to the Daytona, each model is brought to life with exciting stories and interesting details.

The renowned bestselling author and “watch pope” Gisbert L. Brunner guides readers through the Rolex universe with his usual passion and expertise, from the beginnings to the pioneering models that revolutionized the watch industry.

The Watch Book Rolex - Next Generation offers a wealth of information, a modern layout, numerous impressive photographs and also addresses the influence of Rolex on pop culture and the arts. Guest articles on the topics of recognizing counterfeits and collecting watches expand the knowledge about the brand.

Discover the world of Rolex, a brand that not only produces timepieces, but also sets cultural symbols. This book is an absolute must-have for every Rolex fan!

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.

About the Author

Born in 1947, Gisbert L. Brunner has explored wristwatches and precision timepieces since 1964. His passion for mechanical watches led him to write his first articles in the early 1980s. He contributes to various magazines, including Chronos Japan and ZEIT Magazin. In 2018, he co-founded the popular website www.uhrenkosmos.com. Gisbert Brunner has published over 30 books on watchmaking, ten with teNeues, for example the bestsellers The Watch Book I and II and The Watch Book Rolex in 2017 as well as 100 Iconic Watches (2024).