A history of the world's most famous wristwatch manufacturer, known as the "watch with crown."
The brand with the crown is recognized worldwide as an invaluable sports implement and luxury product. In little more than one hundred years, it has become one of the most successful and innovative watch brands on the planet. From the beginning, the sponsorship of statesmen, movie stars, and athletes has driven its success, but the company has expanded to include more than just the rich and famous. Rolex manufactures more than a half a million wristwatches per year while maintaining an outstanding reputation and near-perfect quality. The Rolex Oyster became the first watch to defy the elements when, in 1927, Mercedes Gleitze wore one while she swam the English Channel. In 1933, the company patented the first automatic winding mechanism.
- Browse images and historical and technical details of the most reliable Rolex models, including the Submariner, Cosmograph, and Yachtmaster, which divers, auto-racers, and boat captains trust for their precision and durability.
- Includes updated reports written about new Rolex ideas and performance tests featured in the German watch magazine Armbanduhren (Wristwatch) from the past 15 years.
- Features more than 185 color photographs.
- Plus a price guide!
This book is a complete and comprehensive guide for Rolex collectors and anyone interested in the history and manufacture of the "watch with the crown."
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing Ltd
ISBN: 9780764345975
Number of pages: 144
Weight: 1270 g
Dimensions: 305 x 229 mm
Published date: 11/07/2014
Made with the finest materials
Designed by father & son, The Foxton Watch Stand is designed with using only the finest and most durable materials available. The top and bottom cushion pads are hand-crafted using Chamel® Selection, a high-quality suede effect fabrication. Specifically designed to protect your watches and jewellery against blemishes and scratches, these colourways are available in 4 colour variants; Charbon Black, Forest Green, Stone Grey and Rose Pink. All Foxton Watch Stands are manufactured from sustainably sourced Solid American Walnut & Oak.
Timeless Elegance
Designer & creators, Jason & Daniel Stebbens explains:“Having previously owned a watch stand, the issue we found is that most available watch stands on the market cannot hold more than 2 watches. Having the ability to rotate various watches became difficult and therefore we designed a watch stand that could hold up 4 watches at Ø42mm. Our partners also needed to store a watch somewhere and the 4 watch stand became the perfect piece. We were conscious about creating a sustainably sourced product and therefore have the whole product including packaging produced within a 30-mile radius of our office in West Yorkshire, United Kingdom”.After 1 year of designing and prototyping, The Foxton Watch Stand was born.
Rugged & Sustainable Packaging
With sustainability in mind, The Foxton Watch Stand is packaged in FSC grade card and paper and biodegradable foam inserts. The packaging has been carefully developed to ensure that each product is safely delivered to each customer.
