A Rolex is much more than a watch. And Rolex: The Impossible Collection is much more than a book. This hardbound work of art pays proper tribute to the most coveted watch brand ever, dating back to the company's genesis in 1905. The most valuable and technically innovative models are showcased - including timepieces never before seen in print. At nearly 200 pages with beautiful illustrations and photography, the book chronicles some of the most iconic watches in Rolex's rich history, from the Explorer worn during Sir Edmund Hillary's expedition to the summit of Mt. Everest in 1953 to the Chronograph worn by George Lazenby in the James Bond film On Her Majesty's Secret Service. Exceeded only by the craftsmanship of the watches themselves, the book is hand-bound with color plates that are hand-tipped on each page of art-quality paper. It's packaged in a leather clamshell presentation case with a metal plaque.