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1Scan for outdated or missing drivers - takes under a minute2Clear out junk files and repair common Windows errors3Fix the driver behind crashes, sound loss and screen glitchesOyster Perpetual Datejust – A Watch that Made History, Rolex’s second watch-history volume with Wallpaper*, went on sale on September 29, 2025. Written by watch historian Nicholas Foulkes, the 224-page English/French book traces the Datejust’s history and features new and archival imagery.
When was Oyster Perpetual Datejust – A Watch that Made History released?
Wallpaper* reported September 29, 2025, as the book’s publication date; pre-orders began on September 9, 2025. It is a published book, not a forthcoming release. Wallpaper*’s announcement gives the release details.
What is the book about?
The book is an authorized history of the Rolex Datejust, written by watch historian Nicholas Foulkes. Wallpaper* describes it as the first authorized history of the model. The volume is 224 pages in English and French, and brings together new photography and historical images from Rolex’s archives. Wallpaper* reports that Foulkes had individual access to the archives.
The milestones covered
- 1945: The Datejust launched. Wallpaper* describes it as Rolex’s first waterproof, self-winding chronometer wristwatch with a date window.
- 1953: Rolex added the Cyclops lens, the magnifier over the date, according to Wallpaper*.
Those milestones put the book’s subject in context: the Datejust’s history is not only about a recognizable design, but also about the watch’s date display and its place in Rolex’s wristwatch lineup.
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Oyster Perpetual Datejust – A Watch that Made History is the second volume in the Rolex watch-history series produced with Wallpaper*, following the Submariner book, which Wallpaper* says appeared in 2024. Foulkes wrote the Datejust volume.
Where can you buy the book?
WallpaperSTORE* lists the hardcover for £100.00 (listing accessed October 8, 2026). Price and stock can change, so check the live listing before ordering. Compare the available edition, delivery destination and shipping cost before choosing a retailer; the publisher-linked listing is the purchase route confirmed here. No Amazon listing or stock status is established.
English or French: what should buyers check?
Wallpaper* identifies English and French editions, but no substantive differences between them are established. Choose the language you prefer, then confirm that the retailer’s listing is for that edition. The available publisher information describes a hardcover; it does not establish a silk-bound edition.
Independent reader supportYour contribution helps us test, update, and keep practical guides available for everyone.What is confirmed about other editions?
A June 2026 secondary report said a Chinese-language edition was listed for preorder with shipping scheduled to begin October 1, 2026. That status is not independently confirmed by the official publisher material cited here, so check a current listing before relying on its availability.
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