James Dowling - The Rolex Legacy - 2025

*The Rolex Legacy* is a major collector’s volume authored by James Dowling—widely known in the community as "Mr. Rolex"—to commemorate the brand's 120th anniversary. Published by ACC Art Books in 2025, this authentic hardcover edition spans 340 pages.
Organized chronologically by decade, the book comprehensively traces Rolex’s century-long evolution from 1905 to 2024. It showcases 120 milestone models—ranging from classic icons to rare vintage timepieces—weaving together the brand's history through high-resolution photography and expert analysis. It is an essential, authoritative reference for Rolex collectors.
The selection covers representative masterpieces from every era of the brand, including early ladies' Oyster models, the 6236 Triple Calendar, Lady-Datejust, COMEX Sea-Dweller, Sea-Dweller Deepsea, Day-Date with "Stella" dials, Paul Newman Daytona, Submariner, Yacht-Master, and more.
Each timepiece is presented on its own dedicated page featuring high-resolution photography and detailed specifications—such as model number, production year, dial material, movement caliber, case material, and diameter. Accompanied by the author's expert commentary, the text illuminates the background, design highlights, collector value, and historical significance of each watch.