{"product_id":"rolex-investing-in-wristwatches-hardcover","title":"Rolex: Investing in Wristwatches - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMara Cappelletti\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eOsvaldo Patrizzi\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"Absolutely essential for all the connoisseurs and Rolex lovers.\" --\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e Laura Astrologo Porché, celebremagazine world\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Why 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. \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eRolex: \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eInvesting in Wristwatches\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e offers detailed insights into the world of authenticating and pricing high-value wristwatches, which will be of use to collectors from amateur to connoisseur. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis 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). \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA 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.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter graduating in 1989 from the IULM University of Milan, \u003cb\u003eMara Cappelletti\u003c\/b\u003e attended the 'History of Jewelry' course and the 'Art of Islamic countries, India, China, Korea and Japan' short course at the Sotheby's Institute of Art in 2005. She is founder and president of Associazione Culturale Stile e Storia, working in art, fashion and jewelry. From 2011-2012, Cappelletti was the curator and author, together with Osvaldo Patrizzi, of \u003ci\u003eThe Masters of Time\u003c\/i\u003e (24 Ore Cultura): a collection of 25 monographs dedicated to the world's finest watchmakers and founders of the greatest Maisons. In January 2020, Cappelletti was the main curator of the exhibition \u003ci\u003eStile Milano (Milano Style)\u003c\/i\u003e. She had previously curated 2015 exhibition \u003ci\u003eJewels Of Taste\u003c\/i\u003e as part of the Expo In Citta, supported by the University of Milano, Associazione Orafa Lombarda, and The World Jewellery Confederation CIBJO. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eOsvaldo Patrizzi\u003c\/b\u003e has held a long fascination with horology. He served as an apprentice watchmaker in Milan from 1965-1973, before being employed as a restorer of antique watches. He went on to become an Expert of the italian Association of Antique Horology Dealers and a consultant for the Swiss Custom. He founded the Galerie d'Horlogerie Ancienne, which became Antiquorum in 1981. In 2007, he founded PATRIZZI \u0026amp; CO. AUCTIONEERS. Across the course of his long and illustrious career, Patrizzi has been responsible for selling over 75% of all the watches ever sold for over one million dollars. His 'Grading System' is the most reliable way for collectors to gauge the condition of their prospective investments.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 328\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.3 x 12.1 x 9.6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 01, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50333992550637,"sku":"9781788841245","price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0020\/8918\/9441\/files\/pP65CVD6J49781788841245.webp?v=1784998695","url":"https:\/\/www.webster.direct\/products\/rolex-investing-in-wristwatches-hardcover","provider":"Webster.Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}