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basel · 3 May 2011, 08:40 PM

Well, sort of. Just got in the mail the book "The Best of Time Rolex Wristwatches" by Dowling/Hess. Schiffer book for collectors.

Good coverage on a lot models. The sub history was very informative and now I know why that the British military issue 5513 is so sought after. I even saw a pic of the LV. It was also mentioned in the article to commemorate the 50th anniversary! LV owners should get this book!

Compared to the Panerai book, this is a more informative book. The Panerai is more showy because of the nice layout and pictures.

Any other Rolex book that you can recommend?

Art 1 · 3 May 2011, 08:51 PM

That is a good one for sure. I have had the pleasure of meeting both of those authors a few times. One of them posts here from time to time.

Roja · 3 May 2011, 08:56 PM

Looks really interesting. Now, to learn to read...

dddrees · 3 May 2011, 09:23 PM

Enjoy, I know I enjoyed reading it.

Chris B · 3 May 2011, 09:40 PM

A real page-turner.

Great pics btw

basel · 3 May 2011, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by dddrees

Enjoy, I know I enjoyed reading it.

Yeah really interesting. I just read the part on company history and how they bought out the component manufacturers to maintain margins. They even went to the extent of owning the bldgs to lock-on costs etc. The foundation has a lock-on on the controlling shares so the vision of the founder will carry on.

It even has a anti-dilution clause! Wow, an investment banking idea hatched in the early days. Well maybe it was done in the last 20 yrs.

dddrees · 3 May 2011, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by basel

Yeah really interesting. I just read the part on company history and how they bought out the component manufacturers to maintain margins. They even went to the extent of owning the bldgs to lock-on costs etc. The foundation has a lock-on on the controlling shares so the vision of the founder will carry on.

It even has a anti-dilution clause! Wow, an investment banking idea hatched in the early days. Well maybe it was done in the last 20 yrs.

Great buisnesses usually make the right decisions in a number of different areas. Rolex I believe is a great success story.

Sometimes to achieve success you have to have a bit of luck as well. Although Hans Wilsdorf was unlucky that he had no heirs, Rolex may have been lucky. I think the charitable part of this company is not only a great philantropic kind of thing, but will actually help them as well. This kind of thing I believe will help prevent people from looking tomake the quick buck.

I think you will see a good number of smart and lucky examples that exist in the Rolex company history.

MonBK · 3 May 2011, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Art 1

That is a good one for sure. I have had the pleasure of meeting both of those authors a few times. One of them posts here from time to time.

X2, two great guys.

basel · 3 May 2011, 10:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dddrees

Great buisnesses usually make the right decisions in a number of different areas. Rolex I believe is a great success story.

Sometimes to achieve success you have to have a bit of luck as well. Although Hans Wilsdorf was unlucky that he had no heirs, Rolex may have been lucky. I think the charitable part of this company is not only a great philantropic kind of thing, but will actually help them as well. This kind of thing I believe will help prevent people from looking tomake the quick buck.

I think you will see a good number of smart and lucky examples that exist in the Rolex company history.

Hence the foundation! Thanks for the input.

EE33 · 3 May 2011, 10:14 PM

Trying to read chapter 12/pic #2, but your watch is in the way.

Ezza8 · 3 May 2011, 10:22 PM

Just ordered mine too! James is quite active on TZ forums, and Ive read a few old posts on TRF by Jeffrey.

Yups....am addicted

Passionata · 4 May 2011, 12:07 AM

no doubt it s great book

cedargrove · 4 May 2011, 12:14 AM

I got this book last month and have really enjoyed it.

moviefreak · 4 May 2011, 01:17 AM

Such a good book... and James Dowling is an amazing and nice guy too...

onryo · 6 May 2011, 09:04 AM

I've got to pick up a copy of that book. My girlfriend frowns on my "reference" book collection.

I think it is a tech field/academia thing.

MY-WATCH · 6 May 2011, 09:19 AM

Looks great indeed

stylinleems · 6 May 2011, 09:42 AM

where'd you get the book from>?

Omega 1120 · 6 May 2011, 11:28 AM

Very interesting book. I bought mine about 6 months ago from alibris dot com. It only cost $22.82 plus a few dollars shipping and was in like new condition.

RolexPete32 · 6 May 2011, 11:31 AM

I agree it is a great book on Rolex. Nice LV. I have the same watch as well.

mlotus95 · 6 May 2011, 02:47 PM

may have to pick this up.

3 May 2011, 08:40 PM	#1
basel Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Philippines Posts: 26	DANGER: This book might increase your addiction! Well, sort of. Just got in the mail the book "The Best of Time Rolex Wristwatches" by Dowling/Hess. Schiffer book for collectors. Good coverage on a lot models. The sub history was very informative and now I know why that the British military issue 5513 is so sought after. I even saw a pic of the LV. It was also mentioned in the article to commemorate the 50th anniversary! LV owners should get this book! Compared to the Panerai book, this is a more informative book. The Panerai is more showy because of the nice layout and pictures. Any other Rolex book that you can recommend?

3 May 2011, 09:23 PM	#4
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,251	Enjoy, I know I enjoyed reading it. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

3 May 2011, 10:14 PM	#10
EE33 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Des Location: China Watch: 16613 16710 116520 Posts: 2,841	Trying to read chapter 12/pic #2, but your watch is in the way. __________________ *TRFs "after Dark" bar and NightClub Addict* Punctuality is the courtesy shown only by Kings Dalip: "GTG posts are worthless without pics, absolutely worthless"

4 May 2011, 12:07 AM	#12
Passionata "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: N/A Watch: the girls Posts: 7,095	no doubt it s great book __________________ Best George "Also remember that feet don't get fat and a watch will always speak volumes." Robert Johnston --------------------- newhttps://youtu.be/EljAF-uddhE new http://youtu.be/ZmpLoO1Q8eQ IG @passionata1

4 May 2011, 01:17 AM	#14
moviefreak "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: in my house... Posts: 5,524	Such a good book... and James Dowling is an amazing and nice guy too... __________________ Cheers, Eduardo Be a WIS not a WUSS... and remove all the stickers..

3 May 2011, 08:51 PM	#2
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	That is a good one for sure. I have had the pleasure of meeting both of those authors a few times. One of them posts here from time to time.

3 May 2011, 08:56 PM	#3
Roja "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Pierre Location: Spain/Canada Watch: and learn... Posts: 533	Looks really interesting. Now, to learn to read...

3 May 2011, 09:40 PM	#5
Chris B "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Peterborough Posts: 9,627	A real page-turner. Great pics btw

3 May 2011, 10:22 PM	#11
Ezza8 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Australia Watch: Rolex Posts: 165	Just ordered mine too! James is quite active on TZ forums, and Ive read a few old posts on TRF by Jeffrey. Yups....am addicted

4 May 2011, 12:14 AM	#13
cedargrove "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Rich Location: Canada Watch: Milgauss, GMT IIc Posts: 3,013	I got this book last month and have really enjoyed it.

6 May 2011, 09:04 AM	#15
onryo Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Seattle Watch: GMT-Master II Posts: 410	I've got to pick up a copy of that book. My girlfriend frowns on my "reference" book collection. I think it is a tech field/academia thing.

6 May 2011, 09:19 AM	#16
MY-WATCH "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Sala hu din Location: N/A Posts: 1,756	Looks great indeed

6 May 2011, 09:42 AM	#17
stylinleems 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 X2 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: N/A Posts: 3,187	where'd you get the book from>? __________________ Rolex: 126334 (BL) \| 116610LN \| 116500LN (WT) \| 116500LN (BK) \| 126710BLRO \| 116610LV \| 116710BLNR

6 May 2011, 11:28 AM	#18
Omega 1120 Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: U.S.A. Watch: Omega Seamaster Posts: 175	Very interesting book. I bought mine about 6 months ago from alibris dot com. It only cost $22.82 plus a few dollars shipping and was in like new condition.

6 May 2011, 11:31 AM	#19
RolexPete32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Peter Location: Canada Watch: You know... Rolex Posts: 1,520	I agree it is a great book on Rolex. Nice LV. I have the same watch as well.

6 May 2011, 02:47 PM	#20
mlotus95 Banned Join Date: May 2010 Location: pa Watch: GMT master II Posts: 600	may have to pick this up.

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