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""As a result, the book should provide fresh, in-depth insight into this seminal Rollie."" - Robb Report ""The latest release from Rolex is one for die-hard fans and to many many’s surprise, it’s not a watch."" - HypeBeast ""Rolex has promised that this is just the first in a series of books looking at the histories of their iconic collections. Marking a new period of openness and communication from what has typically been a company that keeps their cards close to their chest. "" - Oracle Time ""Wallpaper* has teamed up with Rolex and author Nicholas Foulkes to launch its first official book ever."" - Acquire ""We haven't gotten our hands on a copy of Submariner yet, but the prospect of Foulkes writing combined with access to Rolex's archives has me excited."" - Hodinkee ""This book is not just for those who love watches but also for anyone fascinated by stories of innovation, design, and cultural influence."" - The Subdial

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Nicholas Foulkes is the author of around 40 books, many on watches, and others on subjects as diverse as the Battle of Waterloo and gambling in the 1840s. He has written biographies of Count d’Orsay, Bernard Buffet and Princess Ira von Fürstenberg. He is well known for his writing on material culture, the arts, jewellery and timepieces. Over the course of a career spanning four decades, he has contributed articles to numerous British and international newspapers, magazines and websites. A graduate of Hertford College Oxford, he lives in London with his wife; they have two adult sons. 

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