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Gisbert L. Brunner, born in 1947, has been working with wristwatches, pendulum clocks, and other precision timekeeping instruments since 1964. During the quartz watch crisis in the 1970s, he discovered a new love for mechanical timepieces as well. His talent and passion for collecting chronographs led him to publish his first articles on the subject in magazines, including GQ, ZEIT Magazin, and Chronos, in the 1980s. He has since written more than 20 books about every aspect of the field.
Author Gisbert L Brunner "takes us behind the scenes at the
notoriously secretive brand's movement factory." - Square Mile
"The Watch Book: Rolex is the next best thing to an actual Rolex."
- Alexandra Pauly, Highsnobiety
"Thanks to the inclusion of an abundance of the Swiss standout's
timepieces from the past couple of years, entry-level horologists
and full-on enthusiasts are sure to find something of personal
interest throughout the book's beautifully-printed pages." - Yoni
Yardeni, HiConsumption
"If you've ever wondered why Rolex is the most famous watch brand
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revised edition of what many consider to be the Rolex Bible." -
Rebecca Doulton, Monochrome
The Watch Book: Rolex features as only one of three recommended
"Coffee Table Books" - ValetMag
"A stunning book that holds the rich history of Rolex, the book
chronicles both classic and contemporary Rolex timepieces." -
Adrienne Faurote, HauteTime
"Author of the definitive The Watch Book - Rolex, Gisbert L Brunner
is one of the world's foremost experts on the world's most famous
watch manufacturer." - Hedge
"More than a reference volume, The Watch Book Rolex is a handsome
and substantial artifact that embodies imperial purple paper
endpapers, heavy paper stock, superb quality printing and 400
photos, many of them sourced from Rolex archives. These provide
luxurious and educational visual documentation, replete with
detailed captions." - Forbes
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