Discover the rich legacy of Rolex with 'The Impossible Collection.' This meticulously curated book captures the visionary essence of Hans Wilsdorf and illustrates the brand's evolution in crafting unparalleled wristwatches. A collector's dream, it features over 150 stunning illustrations across 174 pages, embodying both elegance and precision. Perfect for watch aficionados and design enthusiasts alike, this book serves as an exquisite homage to one of the most iconic names in horology.
From the brand: The Impossible Collection by Assouline.
The history of Rolex is rooted in the visionary spirit of its founder, Hans Wilsdorf. In 1905, young Wilsdorf founded a company in London for the distribution of timepieces, but his true dream was to produce wristwatches—in their infancy at the time, and not very precise—that would be technically durable and reliable, and supremely elegant. The company first concentrated on producing the highest quality movements, and this quest for precision rapidly led to the first wristwatch in the world to receive the Swiss Certificate of Chronometric Precision, granted by the Official Watch Rating Centre in Bienne in 1910. Four years later, Kew Observatory in Great Britain awarded a Rolex watch a class A certificate, a distinction that had been previously reserved exclusively for marine chronometers.
This is part of the book's collection.
English language
174 pages
Over 150 illustrations
W 17 x L 14
