The Watch Book Rolex: Next Generation (Hardcover)

Gisbert L. Brunner

ISBN 10: 3961717214 / ISBN 13: 9783961717217

Published by teNeues Publishing UK Ltd, Kempen, 2025

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Hardcover. The new generation of the luxury Rolex book as part of the popular The Watch Book series exclusively available in a beautiful slipcase with the newest Rolex model. 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 . Special luxury slip-cased edition 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. Special luxury slipcased edition. 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: 3961717214
• ISBN 13: 9783961717217
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

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.

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).