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. Ideal companion to the classic Watch Book: Rolex (9783961715039).

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 www.uhrenkosmos.com. 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

Details

ISBN13: 9783961717026
Format: Hardback
Number of Pages: 256
Edition:
Publication Date:
Publisher: teNeues Publishing UK Ltd
Publication City, Country: Kempen, Germany
Dimensions (cm): 30(H)x24(L)1660
Weight (gm): 1660

Author Biography

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 www.uhrenkosmos.com.

Reviews

"Published by TeNeues and curated by bestselling author and Rolex expert Gisbert L. Brunner, this is the definitive guide to some of the world's most iconic watches. Both visually stunning and informative, it's ideal for lazy Sunday reading or for gifting to the watch obsessive in your life. Shop The Watch Book Rolex: Next Generation, £110."-- "Stylist"
"Gisbert L. Brunner's The Watch Book Rolex, has long been a seminal tome for those looking to delve into the history of Switzerland's largest and most important watchmaker."-- "Hodinkee"
"Published by TeNeues Publishing Group, this 256-page volume offers the definitive tribute to the world's most famous watch brand. This exclusive special edition, presented in an elegant slipcase, was edited by Rolex expert Gisbert L. Brunner and offers a unique look at the brand's history, models, innovations, and cultural influence."-- "Vanity Fair Italia"
"Rolex fans, rejoice: 2025 brings a new chapter in one of the most successful series in watch publishing history. The Watch Book Rolex: Next Generation delivers what collectors crave -- heritage, innovation, and the magic of the Crown -- all presented through the knowledgeable lens of author and Rolex expert Gisbert L. Brunner."-- "A Timely Perspective"
"The Watch Book Rolex Next Generation (teNeues) watch expert Gisbert L. Brunner invites us to imagine the future of the world's most iconic watch brand by looking at the place Rolex holds in the world today and the rich history that made the Swiss watchmaker a household name."-- "The Jewellery Editor"