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financeman · 11 November 2012, 10:53 AM

Hey guys
Can I get you guys to give me some input on a good reference book for the submariner. I want to start getting some vintage subs but I want to study up on them first considering there are so many fakes out there now.
I know there are a few books out there that are $800 and up but I just want to get a good starter reference guide on serial numbers and markers just to get me started. I would appreciate all the help and you guys pointing me in the right direction. Thanks again

sleddog · 11 November 2012, 11:03 AM

Mondani....
Expensive but the most comprehensive you'll find IMO.

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Rolex-Submari...item416dfab7b7

Tools · 11 November 2012, 11:26 AM

Vintage Rolex Sports Models, A Complete Visual Reference & Unauthorized History: by Martin Skeet-Nick Urul, is also a nice Reference and contains other models as well. If you are on a budget, this could be a good start..

77T · 11 November 2012, 11:27 AM

Agree with Rob about the authoritative source book. But I would say the price is less than 1 mistake you could make buying a bad vintage Sub. So it really pays for itself if you're going to dabble in them with your money.

financeman · 11 November 2012, 03:13 PM

Thanks guys for the two recommendations. I am going to start with the less expensive book to get a basic idea about the vintage subs and once I get that foundation, I will move on to the $800 one.
I appreciate you guys helping me out

Ray T · 11 November 2012, 03:39 PM

bought all the cheaper books, they are decent books, but really nothing compared to the mondani ones.
The Best of Time Rolex Wristwatches: An Unauthorized History has a few vintage pieces in it too

pietermann · 11 November 2012, 07:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sleddog

Mondani....
Expensive but the most comprehensive you'll find IMO.

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Rolex-Submari...item416dfab7b7

Does this book also has a article about the new 116610ln sub C?

joe100 · 12 November 2012, 01:58 AM

Just about all of the info in those books can be found on this forum...for free. Paying $800 for a book is a little bit beyond me unless you're into vintage books

financeman · 12 November 2012, 02:18 AM

I know most of the info is in here but sometimes it is easier to have it all in front of you in one place when looking at vintage subs to make sure you are making the right decision. You only need a book like this if you are really going to be buying some vintage subs like I am

joe100 · 12 November 2012, 03:15 AM

It's your money. Do how you like

submariner66 · 12 November 2012, 11:11 AM

This site is really nice for Rolex enthusiasts its one of my favorites, and this link will show you some nice options in different price ranges along with reviews of the books. It seems like the Mondani book is really large and has beautiful large pictures as well.

http://rolexblog.blogspot.com/2007/0...bookstore.html

financeman · 12 November 2012, 02:38 PM

Thanks for the link

11 November 2012, 10:53 AM	#1
financeman "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Heath Location: Lawrenceburg KY Watch: Submariner Posts: 3,982	Submariner reference book Hey guys Can I get you guys to give me some input on a good reference book for the submariner. I want to start getting some vintage subs but I want to study up on them first considering there are so many fakes out there now. I know there are a few books out there that are $800 and up but I just want to get a good starter reference guide on serial numbers and markers just to get me started. I would appreciate all the help and you guys pointing me in the right direction. Thanks again

11 November 2012, 11:03 AM	#2
sleddog TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Rob Location: Nearby. Posts: 24,905	Mondani.... Expensive but the most comprehensive you'll find IMO. http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Rolex-Submari...item416dfab7b7 __________________ He who wears a Rolex is always on time, even when late!! TRF's "After Dark" Bar & Nightclub Patron-Founding Member..

11 November 2012, 11:26 AM	#3
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,068	Vintage Rolex Sports Models, A Complete Visual Reference & Unauthorized History: by Martin Skeet-Nick Urul, is also a nice Reference and contains other models as well. If you are on a budget, this could be a good start.. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

11 November 2012, 11:27 AM	#4
77T 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 40,796	Agree with Rob about the authoritative source book. But I would say the price is less than 1 mistake you could make buying a bad vintage Sub. So it really pays for itself if you're going to dabble in them with your money. __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

12 November 2012, 01:58 AM	#8
joe100 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,753	Just about all of the info in those books can be found on this forum...for free. Paying $800 for a book is a little bit beyond me unless you're into vintage books __________________ It's Espresso, not Expresso. Coffee is not a train in Italy. -TRF Member 6982-

11 November 2012, 03:13 PM	#5
financeman "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Heath Location: Lawrenceburg KY Watch: Submariner Posts: 3,982	Thanks guys for the two recommendations. I am going to start with the less expensive book to get a basic idea about the vintage subs and once I get that foundation, I will move on to the $800 one. I appreciate you guys helping me out

11 November 2012, 03:39 PM	#6
Ray T "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Ray Location: NYC Watch: 116619 LB Posts: 353	bought all the cheaper books, they are decent books, but really nothing compared to the mondani ones. The Best of Time Rolex Wristwatches: An Unauthorized History has a few vintage pieces in it too

12 November 2012, 02:18 AM	#9
financeman "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Heath Location: Lawrenceburg KY Watch: Submariner Posts: 3,982	I know most of the info is in here but sometimes it is easier to have it all in front of you in one place when looking at vintage subs to make sure you are making the right decision. You only need a book like this if you are really going to be buying some vintage subs like I am

12 November 2012, 03:15 AM	#10
joe100 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,753	It's your money. Do how you like __________________ It's Espresso, not Expresso. Coffee is not a train in Italy. -TRF Member 6982-

12 November 2012, 11:11 AM	#11
submariner66 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: John Location: New York Watch: 114060 Posts: 1,138	This site is really nice for Rolex enthusiasts its one of my favorites, and this link will show you some nice options in different price ranges along with reviews of the books. It seems like the Mondani book is really large and has beautiful large pictures as well. http://rolexblog.blogspot.com/2007/0...bookstore.html

12 November 2012, 02:38 PM	#12
financeman "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Heath Location: Lawrenceburg KY Watch: Submariner Posts: 3,982	Thanks for the link

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