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Kobayashi · 16 July 2014, 04:51 AM

I just received the most recent Mondani book, 100 Years of Rolex. This is a reprint of their book marking the centennial anniversary of Rolex. Their first printing of the book was sold out but due to popular demand they reprinted a limited edition set complete with a nice slip case. This was just published in June 2014 so these are hot off the press.

This book reviews the history of Rolex and presents a timeline of changes and new releases by year. Almost every other page is a year in the production cycle of Rolex. Information about each year's Basel release is highlighted. The book is 12.5 x 10 inches and presents large photographs to review the detail of each watch. The last section of the book also provides information of Rolex watches in film throughout the years.

I have several Mondani books and consider this to be the one to own. The Submariner book is a close second due to the content rich information on a limited topic. However 100 Years of Rolex covers the complete history as a visual reference in addition to complimentary text about each watch. The content is written in both English and Italian. Several Rolex ads are Italian only. If you purchase only one Mondani book I recommend this more than any other.

Here are some images of the book along with my current Mondani library.

Billfav · 16 July 2014, 05:49 AM

Thank you for posting this. I have a few Rolex books but non by Mondani. Glad to see an out of print book reprinted. Will look to add it to my library.

AK797 · 16 July 2014, 08:58 AM

Looks a great read, if you want to pass it on after you're done...

thomaspp · 16 July 2014, 09:05 AM

Nice library!

submariner66 · 16 July 2014, 10:52 AM

How much is the book, anybody know?

locutus49 · 16 July 2014, 10:56 AM

I bought the Sub book and love re-reading it. Even the wife likes it.

So, how much is the new one, and (since it is a reprint) does it cover the newer ceramic bezel watches and Platinum daytona?

Rolexpharm · 16 July 2014, 10:59 AM

Thanks for posting I would love to have a copy of this book

Kobayashi · 16 July 2014, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by submariner66

How much is the book, anybody know?

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Originally Posted by locutus49

So, how much is the new one, and (since it is a reprint) does it cover the newer ceramic bezel watches and Platinum daytona?

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Originally Posted by Rolexpharm

Thanks for posting I would love to have a copy of this book

You can contact TRF member "Giorgia," regarding price and availability. This is currently 390 euros.

This is a reprint, rather than an updated version of the 100 Years of Rolex book - 1908 to 2008 so any watches after 2008 are not reviewed.

giorgia · 17 July 2014, 12:37 AM

Thank you for sharing !
If somebody is interested, don't hesitate to send me a private message for special discounts.
Best
Giorgia

Kobayashi · 18 July 2014, 02:14 PM

I've finished reading this book and thoroughly enjoyed it. The layout of the book as displayed in a historical timeline has been a great feature. Most Rolex books will sequence a book by reference number or by model. By organizing this book by year this shows the evolutionary process of Rolex. If you have a library of Rolex books, want to start one or just want a few books to have I would say this would be in the top three. 100 Years of Rolex, The Rolex Report and The Best of Time Rolex Wristwatches are THE three books I'd recommend to anyone interested.

Nycturbovr6 · 18 July 2014, 02:29 PM

I read the rolex report although slightly outdated now

16 July 2014, 04:51 AM	#1
Kobayashi "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Michael Location: SF Bay Area Watch: Any Rolex! Posts: 1,060	100 Years of Rolex I just received the most recent Mondani book, 100 Years of Rolex. This is a reprint of their book marking the centennial anniversary of Rolex. Their first printing of the book was sold out but due to popular demand they reprinted a limited edition set complete with a nice slip case. This was just published in June 2014 so these are hot off the press. This book reviews the history of Rolex and presents a timeline of changes and new releases by year. Almost every other page is a year in the production cycle of Rolex. Information about each year's Basel release is highlighted. The book is 12.5 x 10 inches and presents large photographs to review the detail of each watch. The last section of the book also provides information of Rolex watches in film throughout the years. I have several Mondani books and consider this to be the one to own. The Submariner book is a close second due to the content rich information on a limited topic. However 100 Years of Rolex covers the complete history as a visual reference in addition to complimentary text about each watch. The content is written in both English and Italian. Several Rolex ads are Italian only. If you purchase only one Mondani book I recommend this more than any other. Here are some images of the book along with my current Mondani library.

16 July 2014, 05:49 AM	#2
Billfav "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Southeast Posts: 414	Great Info Thank you for posting this. I have a few Rolex books but non by Mondani. Glad to see an out of print book reprinted. Will look to add it to my library.

16 July 2014, 09:05 AM	#4
thomaspp "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: N/A Posts: 11,136	Nice library! __________________ Instagram: @watches_anonymous

16 July 2014, 08:58 AM	#3
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,290	Looks a great read, if you want to pass it on after you're done...

16 July 2014, 10:52 AM	#5
submariner66 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: John Location: New York Watch: 114060 Posts: 1,138	How much is the book, anybody know?

16 July 2014, 10:56 AM	#6
locutus49 Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: John Location: La Jolla, CA Watch: Platona Posts: 12,194	I bought the Sub book and love re-reading it. Even the wife likes it. So, how much is the new one, and (since it is a reprint) does it cover the newer ceramic bezel watches and Platinum daytona?

16 July 2014, 10:59 AM	#7
Rolexpharm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Bensalem, Pa Posts: 638	Thanks for posting I would love to have a copy of this book

17 July 2014, 12:37 AM	#9
giorgia "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: genova Posts: 151	Thank you for sharing ! If somebody is interested, don't hesitate to send me a private message for special discounts. Best Giorgia

18 July 2014, 02:14 PM	#10
Kobayashi "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Michael Location: SF Bay Area Watch: Any Rolex! Posts: 1,060	I've finished reading this book and thoroughly enjoyed it. The layout of the book as displayed in a historical timeline has been a great feature. Most Rolex books will sequence a book by reference number or by model. By organizing this book by year this shows the evolutionary process of Rolex. If you have a library of Rolex books, want to start one or just want a few books to have I would say this would be in the top three. 100 Years of Rolex, The Rolex Report and The Best of Time Rolex Wristwatches are THE three books I'd recommend to anyone interested.

18 July 2014, 02:29 PM	#11
Nycturbovr6 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: New York Posts: 7,630	I read the rolex report although slightly outdated now

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