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“Absolutely essential for all the connoisseurs and Rolex lovers.” —<\/em> Laura Astrologo Porché, celebremagazine world<\/strong>
\nWhy do we collect? For some, it is a pursuit of pure passion – those who appreciate the wristwatch as an artform: the intricacy of its mechanics, the finesse of its form. Yet for others, collecting is an investment, and a watch’s value is of as much importance as its appearance. All collectors ought to have a guide to models and market value. Rolex:<\/em><\/strong> Investing in Wristwatches<\/em><\/strong> offers detailed insights into the world of authenticating and pricing high-value wristwatches, which will be of use to collectors from amateur to connoisseur.<\/p>\n

This publication includes the vast majority of key Rolex models, along with their relevant auction results. The timepieces featured have been carefully selected by Senior Horological Expert, Osvaldo Patrizzi. These wristwatches excel for a diverse range of reasons, including technical excellence, auction records, design and anecdotal history. A description of each watch is accompanied by its picture, reference and sales values (rights included).\n<\/p>\n

A comparative analysis of auction results, compiled through close collaboration with the Sotheby’s auction house, shows, by brand and timepiece, the evolution of prices over time, leading from the Eighties up to the present day. A system to calculate the currency exchange rate at the time of auction sales will also be included in this vital work of reference.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

An important new reference for all Rolex lovers and collectors, written by experts and introduced by the Chairman of Sotheby’s International Watch Division.
Preface: From Past to Future by Osvaldo Patrizzi 5
\nThe Wristwatch Comes of Age by Daryn Schnipper 7
\nRolex, Building Icons by Mara Cappelletti 10
\nHighlights on Rolex by Daryn Schnipper 14
\nA Special Relationship by Osvaldo Patrizzi 16
\nPRINCE 21
\nSporting Prince 27
\nCHRONOGRAPH 29
\nSingle-button Chronograph 30
\nCentregraph 32
\nChronograph 33
\n‘Pre-Daytona’ Chronograph 55
\nCOSMOGRAPH DAYTONA 63
\nOYSTER PERPETUAL 145
\nDATO COMPAX 153
\nMOONPHASE 163
\nSUBMARINER 177
\nTURN-O-GRAPH 213
\nMILGAUSS 219
\nGMT-MASTER 227
\nGMT-Master II 241
\nSEA-DWELLER 247
\nEXPLORER 259
\nExplorer II 264
\nTRU-BEAT 275
\nDAY-DATE 281
\nBETA 21 309
\nYACHT-MASTER II 313
\nRolex Models – Production years 316
\nComparative values of currencies 318
\nBibliography 319<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":31873,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_relevanssi_hide_post":"","_relevanssi_hide_content":"","_relevanssi_pin_for_all":"","_relevanssi_pin_keywords":"","_relevanssi_unpin_keywords":"","_relevanssi_related_keywords":"","_relevanssi_related_include_ids":"","_relevanssi_related_exclude_ids":"","_relevanssi_related_no_append":"","_relevanssi_related_not_related":"","_relevanssi_related_posts":"","_relevanssi_noindex_reason":""},"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[5565],"product_tag":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-23071","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_cat-jewellery-watches","7":"author-by-author-mara-cappelletti","8":"author-by-author-osvaldo-patrizzi","9":"publisher-acc-art-books","10":"series-investing-in-wristwatches","12":"first","13":"instock","14":"shipping-taxable","15":"purchasable","16":"product-type-simple"},"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nRolex - ACC Art Books UK<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Title: Rolex, Pages: 328 Pages, Publish Date: 1st Nov 2021, Author: Mara Cappelletti, Osvaldo Patrizzi, ISBN: 9781788841245. 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