Vintage Rolex: The largest collection in the world

The world's most famous watch brand, Rolex, is the most collected watch brand in the world. The Vintage Watch Company is the only store of its kind, with a devoted client base of devoted Rolex aficionados. John and David Silver have been carefully cataloguing and amassing one of the largest pictorial records of vintage Rolex watches in the world, published to celebrate the company's 25th anniversary in late 2020. The book contains a unique pictorial collection of vintage Rolex watches that have passed through the shop during the past 25 years, from early Rolex pocket watches to the worlds first wristwatches, to the first Submariners, Daytonas, and jewel-encrusted Crown Collections.

\n Format: Hardback
\n Length: 384 pages
\n Publication date: 12 November 2020
\n Publisher: Pavilion Books
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For over a century, Rolex has held a revered status as the most iconic watch brand worldwide. A Rolex embodies a multitude of meanings: a luxurious timepiece, a powerful tool for influential individuals, and a symbol of transition into adulthood. While new labels emerge and fashion trends evolve, the brand at the top remains unwavering. Rolex has a history of breaking records, exemplified by the auction of Paul Newman's Daytona watch in October 2017 for a staggering $17.8 million. It is no surprise that Rolex holds the title of the most collected watch brand globally.

The Vintage Watch Company stands as a unique establishment, catering exclusively to a devoted clientele of passionate Rolex enthusiasts, spanning from royalty to renowned athletes to renowned actors of the silver screen. Throughout the years, father and son, John and David Silver, have meticulously documented and amassed one of the most comprehensive photographic archives of vintage Rolex watches worldwide. This remarkable book, published to commemorate the company's 25th anniversary in late 2020, showcases a captivating pictorial collection of vintage Rolex watches that have passed through the shop over the past 25 years.

The book features over 1,800 meticulously photographed watches, each accompanied by detailed descriptions. Spanning from the early Rolex pocket watches to the groundbreaking wristwatches that revolutionized the industry, these timepieces exude elegance in their simplicity while making profound impacts. From the iconic Daytonas and jewel-encrusted Crown Collections to the pioneering Submariners, Daytonas, and Explorer II watches worn by iconic figures like Steve McQueen, the captivating archive of vintage timepieces charts the extraordinary journey of an exceptional brand.

Explore the First Rolex Submariner, later known as the James Bond, or the Early GMT-Master designed for Pan Am transatlantic pilots. Discover the stories behind the First Explorers, renowned for their association with the 1953 Everest Expedition, or the later Explorer II worn by the legendary actor. Marvel at the Early Vintage collections, including the O.

\n Weight: 2480g\n
Dimension: 239 x 312 x 42 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781911663126\n \n