The Watch Book Rolex (updated & extended edition) There’s probably no other so popular and distinguished watch brand like Rolex. Nothing unusual that during couple of decades, many books and publications were created, disputing brand’s rich history and most important watch models. Usually those are very specialized books written by avid collectors where they really go through smallest details that might not be very attractive for enthusiasts who are not analyzing each watch in a nearly microscopic way. So what about those rookie watch fans who just started their adventure with watches? Gisbert L. Brunner comes their way with help of his vast experience gathered during many decades of researching watch industry. In his book “The Watch Book: ROLEX” he tackles Rolex’s past and does it with lots of finesse and style that it’s really hard to stop reading this masterpiece that seems to be like a nicely crafted historical novel full of stylish humor and plot twists. 272 pages and over 400 photographs. Gisbert L. Brunner Gisbert L. Brunner (born in 1947) associated with watch world since 1964. During the infamous ‘quartz crisis’ that was killing fine watchmaking in 70s he focused mostly on mechanical side of watch craftsmanship that endures with him till this day. As a die-hard enthusiast he wrote many articles and over 20 books about fine art of watchmaking.
