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Clogger · 17 January 2010, 08:45 AM

Hi guys a little help please,

I am after incresing my knowledge of the brand and would like some book recomendations please. I know I can get all the info on the net but sometimes it just nicer to sit down with a book rarther than a PC screen.

I am more interested in the sports models and in particulary the vintage Subs etc..

I have had a look at Amazon that does list a few, strangely however most seem to get slightly negative reviews and as they are a little pricy I thought it may be best to ask here before I make a purchase.

Any help much appreciated.

Speed · 17 January 2010, 08:47 AM

The Mondani series are the best...but they will COST you:

http://store.collezionareorologi.it/

I splurged on the Submariner Story.

http://store.collezionareorologi.it/...emart&Itemid=2

Would love the GMT book as well.

http://store.collezionareorologi.it/...emart&Itemid=2

These are up to date...

Look at the flash pages that will let you browse selected pages. Phenomenal!!!

Safetrends · 17 January 2010, 08:51 AM

"The Rolex Report" is an excellent book written only for Rolex watches.

Speed · 17 January 2010, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Safetrends

"The Rolex Report" is an excellent book written only for Rolex watches.

It's waaaaaaaaaaaay outta date

But cheap!

Clogger · 17 January 2010, 09:15 AM

Hey speed thanks for the links, blimy that Sub Book certaintly aint cheap 400 odd Euros!!!!!!

Safetrends · 17 January 2010, 09:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Speed

It's waaaaaaaaaaaay outta date

But cheap!

It is not out of date, it is a good manual on vintage Rolex watches.

The manual helped me out on several issues with my Rolex watches.

The information is still up to date, and I have the newest manual.

Idle Swede · 17 January 2010, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Safetrends

It is not out of date, it is a good manual on vintage Rolex watches.

The manual helped me out on several issues with my Rolex watches.

The information is still up to date, and I have the newest manual.

The newest manual meaning many, many years old.

It's seriously out of date and John has said he's going to update it.

As a matter of fact, at the last GTG in Tampa he said he will update it any year now.

Speed · 17 January 2010, 09:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Safetrends

It is not out of date, it is a good manual on vintage Rolex watches.

The manual helped me out on several issues with my Rolex watches.

The information is still up to date, and I have the newest manual.

Do you have something newer than the 4th edition? - Infoquest Pub; 4 edition (July 1, 2002)

That's not up to date in my book

Clogger, I heard you...Spendy! But no equal.

Safetrends · 17 January 2010, 10:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Speed

Do you have something newer than the 4th edition? - Infoquest Pub; 4 edition (July 1, 2002)

That's not up to date in my book

Clogger, I heard you...Spendy! But no equal.

You just do not understand, not many Rolex books exist that Identify Rolex watches like this one.

It takes years to compile the information in that book. 2002 is not that long ago for reference books.

Clogger · 17 January 2010, 10:12 AM

I am more interested in Vintage sports models so maybe the Rolex Report will be ok for my needs.

Does the Sub book come in English as well?

David Woo · 17 January 2010, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Clogger

I am more interested in Vintage sports models

Try Martin Skeet's book:
http://www.amazon.com/Vintage-Rolex-.../dp/0764314963
DW

InVision · 17 January 2010, 11:33 AM

Are there any electronic books on Rolex Watches yet?

Mike

Speed · 17 January 2010, 12:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clogger

I am more interested in Vintage sports models so maybe the Rolex Report will be ok for my needs.

Does the Sub book come in English as well?

Yup. English & Italian in the same book.

The Book Safetrends is all on about - The Rolex Report - is in English and is good...Big section on how to spot a Fake. Not as helpful IMO.

Another is "Vintage Rolex Sport" models:

http://www.amazon.com/Vintage-Rolex-...3693668&sr=1-1

Clogger · 17 January 2010, 07:52 PM

Thanks for the input guys.

mailman · 17 January 2010, 09:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by David Woo

Try Martin Skeet's book:
http://www.amazon.com/Vintage-Rolex-.../dp/0764314963
DW

That's a great book

17 January 2010, 08:45 AM	#1
Clogger Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: SE Asia Watch: SS Sub Date Posts: 431	Rolex Books?? Hi guys a little help please, I am after incresing my knowledge of the brand and would like some book recomendations please. I know I can get all the info on the net but sometimes it just nicer to sit down with a book rarther than a PC screen. I am more interested in the sports models and in particulary the vintage Subs etc.. I have had a look at Amazon that does list a few, strangely however most seem to get slightly negative reviews and as they are a little pricy I thought it may be best to ask here before I make a purchase. Any help much appreciated.

17 January 2010, 08:47 AM	#2
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,695	The Mondani series are the best...but they will COST you: http://store.collezionareorologi.it/ I splurged on the Submariner Story. http://store.collezionareorologi.it/...emart&Itemid=2 Would love the GMT book as well. http://store.collezionareorologi.it/...emart&Itemid=2 These are up to date... Look at the flash pages that will let you browse selected pages. Phenomenal!!!

17 January 2010, 08:51 AM	#3
Safetrends Banned Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: David Walz Location: San Diego CA USA Watch: my hand. :) Posts: 9,156	"The Rolex Report" is an excellent book written only for Rolex watches.

17 January 2010, 09:15 AM	#5
Clogger Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: SE Asia Watch: SS Sub Date Posts: 431	Hey speed thanks for the links, blimy that Sub Book certaintly aint cheap 400 odd Euros!!!!!!

17 January 2010, 10:12 AM	#10
Clogger Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: SE Asia Watch: SS Sub Date Posts: 431	I am more interested in Vintage sports models so maybe the Rolex Report will be ok for my needs. Does the Sub book come in English as well?

17 January 2010, 11:33 AM	#12
InVision Banned Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Mike Location: Destin, FL USA Watch: Outerspace DayDate Posts: 2,662	Are there any electronic books on Rolex Watches yet? Mike

17 January 2010, 07:52 PM	#14
Clogger Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: SE Asia Watch: SS Sub Date Posts: 431	Thanks for the input guys.

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