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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, jewelry 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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The first ever book authorised by Rolex. Published by Wallpaper*, the global authority in Design, this is a wide-ranging full history of the legendary Rolex Oyster Perpetual Submariner watch. First of a series taking a deep dive into the watches of the iconic brand.

"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

"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

For the first time, Rolex has authorized a wide-ranging account and full history of the Rolex Oyster Perpetual Submariner watch, in the first of a series taking a deep dive into the watches of the iconic brand. Oyster Perpetual Submariner. The Watch That Unlocked The Deep, written by author, editor, and watch expert Nick Foulkes, is published by global design authority, Wallpaper*, which brings its sharp, cinematic eye to the project, creating new and original photography in collaboration with Rolex to run alongside testimonies from renowned witnesses to the Submariner's illustrious 71-year history, including marine biologist Sylvia Earle, photographer David Doubilet, and aquanaut Dr Joe MacInnis – further highlighting the role this iconic timepiece continues to play in the exploration and protection of the marine environment.

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The vision of Hans Wilsdorf Page 16 A NEW CHAPTER IN WATCHMAKING HISTORY Page 20 A DIVER’S DREAM COME TRUE Page 30 AT THE CENTRE OF THE WORLD OF DIVING Page 42 EXPLORING THE SILENT WORLD Page 52 Perpetual Planet Initiative: Rolex Testimonee Sylvia Earle Page 60 A NEW ERA OF DEEP-SEA EXPLORATION Page 66 DAY OF THE AQUANAUTS Page 82 the next frontier Page 94 Perpetual Planet Initiative: Rolex Testimonee Joe MacInnis Page 102 UNDER PRESSURE Page 108 FROM HYCO TO THE HYDROGRAPHIC DEPARTMENT Page 114 SECRET AGENT, FAMOUS WATCH Page 126 THE SUBMARINER ON SCREEN Page 144 AN IMMUTABLE ICON Page 158 Perpetual Planet Initiative: Rolex Testimonee David Doubilet Page 180 THE PAST TWENTY YEARS Page 186 Perpetual Planet Initiative: A Family Of Ocean Heroes Page 212 Epilogue Page 228 The Submariner – evolution of an icon Page 236 A SELECTION OF ADVERTISEMENTS for the Submariner Page 242 ENDNOTES Page 248 Credits/acknowledgements Page 250