Exceptional Rolexes

From the Oyster to the Day-Date, 90 iconic Rolex watches are celebrated in this book for the discerning collector.Exceptional Rolexes explores ninety iconic Rolex watches that have left their mark on their era, each in its own unique way. A century of watchmaking history unfolds: from the first waterproof Oyster, a technical revolution born in 1926, to the legendary Daytona 'Paul Newman,' and including the mythical Day-Date from 1956 - much loved by presidents.Each watch is described, explained, and photographed, placing it within the technical and cultural context in which it was created.