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The Rolex Legacy: The history of Rolex through 120 seminal and rare watches: the perfect luxury Christmas gift

by James Dowling

Hardback £50
Published 16th October 2025
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Description

'Brings Rolex's incredible story alive like none before it... A fascinating and joyfully accessible read'
- Robin Swithinbank, journalist, author and podcaster

The perfect Christmas gift for fans of the brand and lovers of exceptional design.

In celebration of 120 years, this book offers a unique decade-by-decade journey through the legacy of Rolex, featuring 12 chapters that tell the story of the brand and the exceptional watches that cemented its fame and prestige.

Explore 120 stunning Rolex timepieces, which showcase the diversity of the models, cases, movements, dials and bracelets. From the iconic Oyster, Datejust, Submariner and Daytona series, to the opulence of the Cellini and Masterpiece strands. Each era enhanced Rolex's reputation for innovation and quality. Their evolution is vividly and expertly described by James Dowling ('Mr Rolex').

With hundreds of images, archive material, ephemera and specially commissioned photography, this is the comprehensive story of the world's most recognized watch brand.

Details

The Rolex Legacy: The history of Rolex through 120 seminal and rare watches: the perfect luxury Christmas gift
by James Dowling

ISBN
9781788405966

Publisher
Octopus Publishing Group

Binding
Hardback

Publication date
Oct. 16, 2025

Dimensions
29.6cm x 24.0cm x 4.0cm