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Safetrends · 12 January 2010, 10:24 AM

I am looking to expand my mind about Rolex Submariners, and my goal will be to own a Submariner this year. I have seen different books and I would like some input form the TRF friends and family members.

I have some thoughts about what I want, however I really want a book that explains the movements, bands, cases, crystals, dials etc.

Thanks

Some books I have found but need imput:

Rolex Vintage Coll Book Submariner Daytona Milgauss

Rolex Submariner & Sea-Dweller Bible Book

Vintage Rolex Sports Models

JJ no hijacking!

kyle L · 12 January 2010, 10:27 AM

I think this is your best book:

Safetrends · 12 January 2010, 11:07 AM

Thanks Kyle I will look into that.

kyle L · 12 January 2010, 11:08 AM

It'll cost you a leg, but it looks good.

520Matt · 12 January 2010, 11:08 AM

Looks like an awesome book, thanks Kyle!

therolexguy · 12 January 2010, 11:28 AM

I really enjoy the Vintage Rolex Sport model book. No book is not 100% accurate btw I have learned. Good luck.

Speed · 12 January 2010, 11:31 AM

+ 1 on Kyles recommendation. I splurged on that book. It is Huge! I mean HUGE. Will post measurements when I get home. Written in Italian and English. They cover all Subs, Dwellers, Dials, bracelets from the first Sub to last.

<EDIT>

The book is about 16" X 12"

Flip through some pages:
http://store.collezionareorologi.it/...chk=1&Itemid=2

I also have the Vintage sports models book. It is NOT very current. I would pass.

Iceman1974 · 12 January 2010, 12:15 PM

Where do I order this great masterpiece!

MikeyTX · 12 January 2010, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Iceman1974

Where do I order this great masterpiece!

Any of the major book stores can order it for you if they don't have it.

Speed · 12 January 2010, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeyTX

Any of the major book stores can order it for you if they don't have it.

I should have tried a local book store for a special order. No one seems to stock it... Supposedly it is a limited addition.

A UK Horological bookstore - Shenton Books was selling them:

http://www.shentonbooks.com/acatalog...stwatches.html

Or, you can get it at the publisher / authors site:
http://store.collezionareorologi.it/...chk=1&Itemid=2

kyle L · 12 January 2010, 12:37 PM

You can check out Stands, a preowned book store. I picked up numerous watch books for dirt cheap, and it's really cool. Sometimes they have vintage catalogues, and even vintage ads. Last time I went I picked up a vintage book that included all the famous watch brands, and a couple of Antiquorium books.

MikeyTX · 12 January 2010, 12:40 PM

Cost in US $ is about $550.00

MikeyTX · 12 January 2010, 12:44 PM

Kyle, will I catch poop from the mods if I post a link to another forum where the book is on sale ?

Safetrends · 12 January 2010, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeyTX

Kyle, will I catch poop from the mods if I post a link to another forum where the book is on sale ?

Better yet it is on Ebay!

MikeyTX · 12 January 2010, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Safetrends

Better yet it is on Ebay!

In Italy !

Safetrends · 12 January 2010, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeyTX

In Italy !

It is in the US and it may be shipped to Europe check it out I buy from Europe often.

MikeyTX · 12 January 2010, 12:51 PM

Opps ............. I take it back. I found the US listing My bad. http://cgi.ebay.com/Oversize-Mondani...item45f066bd3f

Speed · 12 January 2010, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Safetrends

Better yet it is on Ebay!

Ebay...it could be a fake!

Safetrends · 12 January 2010, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Speed

Ebay...it could be a fake!

:r ofl:

kyle L · 12 January 2010, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Speed

Ebay...it could be a fake!

They'd be making a killing off of it!

Speed · 12 January 2010, 01:59 PM

In all seriousness, it is a gorgeous and EXTREMELY complete book. It even comes with a soft-cover magazine with price estimates based on condition of the watch alongside a dial example. Great benchmarks for someone looking for a particular model.

Would still be leery of buying it at Flea Bay!!!

Safetrends · 12 January 2010, 02:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Speed

In all seriousness, it is a gorgeous and EXTREMELY complete book. It even comes with a soft-cover magazine with price estimates based on condition of the watch alongside a dial example. Great benchmarks for someone looking for a particular model.

Would still be leering of buying it at Flea Bay!!!

I have done a lot of buying and selling on Ebay it is a good place to find thing that are hard to locate and I am not talking about Rolex watches, stuff like that.

12 January 2010, 10:24 AM	#1
Safetrends Banned Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: David Walz Location: San Diego CA USA Watch: my hand. :) Posts: 9,156	Rolex Submariner Book I am looking to expand my mind about Rolex Submariners, and my goal will be to own a Submariner this year. I have seen different books and I would like some input form the TRF friends and family members. I have some thoughts about what I want, however I really want a book that explains the movements, bands, cases, crystals, dials etc. Thanks Some books I have found but need imput: Rolex Vintage Coll Book Submariner Daytona Milgauss Rolex Submariner & Sea-Dweller Bible Book Vintage Rolex Sports Models JJ no hijacking!

12 January 2010, 12:40 PM	#12
MikeyTX "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Michael Location: Skunk Hollow, TX Watch: Rolex 116613LN Sub Posts: 2,198	Cost in US $ is about $550.00 __________________ JJ ........... Still missing you bro. May you enjoy the eternal peace the almighty has blessed you with.

12 January 2010, 12:44 PM	#13
MikeyTX "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Michael Location: Skunk Hollow, TX Watch: Rolex 116613LN Sub Posts: 2,198	Kyle, will I catch poop from the mods if I post a link to another forum where the book is on sale ? __________________ JJ ........... Still missing you bro. May you enjoy the eternal peace the almighty has blessed you with.

12 January 2010, 12:51 PM	#17
MikeyTX "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Michael Location: Skunk Hollow, TX Watch: Rolex 116613LN Sub Posts: 2,198	Opps ............. I take it back. I found the US listing My bad. http://cgi.ebay.com/Oversize-Mondani...item45f066bd3f __________________ JJ ........... Still missing you bro. May you enjoy the eternal peace the almighty has blessed you with.

12 January 2010, 10:27 AM	#2
kyle L "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: USA Watch: Rolex Explorer I Posts: 10,278	I think this is your best book:

12 January 2010, 11:07 AM	#3
Safetrends Banned Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: David Walz Location: San Diego CA USA Watch: my hand. :) Posts: 9,156	Thanks Kyle I will look into that.

12 January 2010, 11:08 AM	#4
kyle L "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: USA Watch: Rolex Explorer I Posts: 10,278	It'll cost you a leg, but it looks good.

12 January 2010, 11:08 AM	#5
520Matt "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Matt Location: Tucson, AZ Watch: SD, LV,GMT II Pep Posts: 2,782	Looks like an awesome book, thanks Kyle!

12 January 2010, 11:28 AM	#6
therolexguy 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Todd Location: US Posts: 3,524	I really enjoy the Vintage Rolex Sport model book. No book is not 100% accurate btw I have learned. Good luck.

12 January 2010, 11:31 AM	#7
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,695	+ 1 on Kyles recommendation. I splurged on that book. It is Huge! I mean HUGE. Will post measurements when I get home. Written in Italian and English. They cover all Subs, Dwellers, Dials, bracelets from the first Sub to last. <EDIT> The book is about 16" X 12" Flip through some pages: http://store.collezionareorologi.it/...chk=1&Itemid=2 I also have the Vintage sports models book. It is NOT very current. I would pass.

12 January 2010, 12:15 PM	#8
Iceman1974 Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Cody Location: Washington Watch: Submariner 16610LV Posts: 63	Where do I order this great masterpiece!

12 January 2010, 12:37 PM	#11
kyle L "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: USA Watch: Rolex Explorer I Posts: 10,278	You can check out Stands, a preowned book store. I picked up numerous watch books for dirt cheap, and it's really cool. Sometimes they have vintage catalogues, and even vintage ads. Last time I went I picked up a vintage book that included all the famous watch brands, and a couple of Antiquorium books.

12 January 2010, 01:59 PM	#21
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,695	In all seriousness, it is a gorgeous and EXTREMELY complete book. It even comes with a soft-cover magazine with price estimates based on condition of the watch alongside a dial example. Great benchmarks for someone looking for a particular model. Would still be leery of buying it at Flea Bay!!!

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