Rolex - Un Uomo & Il Suo Orologio – La storia, le icone e i modelli leggendari – Matt Hranek

ROLEX – A Man & His Watch – The Story, Icons and Legendary Models – Matt Hranek

This richly illustrated volume explores the emotional, historical, and technical bond between watches and their owners, recounting some of the most important creations in the history of horology.

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Strong focus on ROLEX

The book devotes substantial space to Rolex watches, including:
• Rolex Daytona “Paul Newman” ref. 6263 Big Red
• Rolex Oyster Perpetual
• Rolex Submariner ref. 5512 and 1680/8
• Rolex Explorer
• Rolex Air-King
• Rolex Kew A Observatory Chronometer
• Rolex owned by or worn by historical figures and collectors

Several chapters are entirely dedicated to Rolex archives, making this volume especially sought after by collectors and enthusiasts of the brand.

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Other prestigious brands featured
Alongside Rolex, the book includes iconic models from:
• Omega (Speedmaster Moonwatch, Wally Schirra, NASA era)
• Cartier (Tank, Santos-Dumont, Tonneau)
• Heuer / TAG Heuer (Carrera, Autavia, Monaco – Steve McQueen)
• Patek Philippe
• Vacheron Constantin
• Jaeger-LeCoultre
• Audemars Piguet
• Tudor
• Breitling
• Doxa Sub 300 “Black Lung”
• Casio G-Shock
• Hamilton, Bulova, Hermès, Timex and many others

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Contents
• Historical references and rare models
• Watches worn by famous figures
• Archive photographs
• Detailed descriptions of the models
• Chronographs, divers, military, and racing watches
• Full-page color illustrations

Even the table of contents demonstrates the exceptional breadth of brands and references covered.

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Book details
• Author: Matt Hranek
• Title: A Man & His Watch
• Language: Italian edition
• Publisher: L’Ippocampo
• Binding: hardcover with dust jacket
• Fully illustrated
• Condition: very good (see photos)

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Ideal for
• Rolex collectors
• Watch enthusiasts
• Horological libraries
• Design coffee-table book
• Gift for lovers of luxury watchmaking

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