The History of Rolex: Horology, Hans Wilsdorf, and the Legacy of the Submariner, Daytona, GMT-Master, Explorer, and Day-Date and Luxury Watch Collecting, … (The History of Luxury Horology Book 1)

For more than a century, Rolex has been the most famous name in watchmaking. From Hans Wilsdorf’s vision in 1905 to today’s waiting lists and record-breaking auctions, Rolex has defined not just timekeeping, but prestige itself.

This book tells the complete story of Rolex: its groundbreaking innovations, its legendary models, and its lasting cultural impact. Explore how the brand revolutionised horology with the Oyster case and the Perpetual rotor, and how watches like the Submariner, Daytona, GMT-Master, Explorer, and Day-Date became icons worn by presidents, film stars, divers, pilots, and collectors alike.

Inside you’ll discover:

The life and vision of Hans Wilsdorf, Rolex’s founder.

The birth of the Submariner, Daytona, GMT-Master, and other icons.

How Rolex became linked to Everest expeditions, Channel swims, racing drivers, and Hollywood stars.

The evolution of Rolex through the 20th and 21st centuries — from tool watch to ultimate status symbol.

Rolex today: scarcity, waiting lists, auction records, and the global collector market.

Essential facts, trivia, and numbers that every Rolex fan should know.

Whether you are a seasoned collector, an investor tracking watch values, or simply fascinated by the artistry of horology, Rolex: The Complete History and Collector’s Guide offers a definitive journey through the crown of watchmaking.

By Christopher Harper

ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0FT124FDY
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Christopher James Harper
Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 27, 2025
Edition ‏ : ‎ 1st
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 296 KB
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Print length ‏ : ‎ 32 pages
Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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