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Twsns · 12 August 2012, 05:58 AM

I'm interested to see which books for vintage Rolex enthusiasts are worth buying. I've looked at few, and they really only seem to be coffee table books. Which are the most informative? Thanks guys!

Awesome Jim · 12 August 2012, 06:08 AM

Vintage Rolex sports watches by Martin Skeet & Nick Urul
The best of times by James Dowling (and another one coming)
Coming in a month: My Rolex:My Passion by Jeff Creasey

K.W · 12 August 2012, 07:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Awesome Jim

Vintage Rolex sports watches by Martin Skeet & Nick Urul
The best of times by James Dowling (and another one coming)
Coming in a month: My Rolex:My Passion by Jeff Creasey

I may just have to get it.

Awesome Jim · 12 August 2012, 07:42 AM

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Originally Posted by K.W

I may just have to get it.

You should! It's hard to put down if you're into the subs etc. - technical but an easy read starting at the beginning of each professional line. J

katana · 13 August 2012, 02:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Awesome Jim

You should! It's hard to put down if you're into the subs etc. - technical but an easy read starting at the beginning of each professional line. J

This book should be called "Must have" if you're interested in connecting Rolex Sports watches, as it says on the front.

Paradis

Submarino · 13 August 2012, 12:42 AM

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Originally Posted by K.W

I may just have to get it.

Great book! A must have. In my collection.

goog53 · 13 August 2012, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Submarino

Great book! A must have. In my collection.

In mine as well. Couldn't agree more

HRPinDC · 12 August 2012, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Awesome Jim

Vintage Rolex sports watches by Martin Skeet & Nick Urul
The best of times by James Dowling (and another one coming)
Coming in a month: My Rolex:My Passion by Jeff Creasey

I was thinking about the Vintage Rolex Sports Watch book, but I heard that the pictures were more drawings than photos. Is that correct?

Twsns · 12 August 2012, 06:22 AM

Thanks Jim! Anymore guys?

Mikephuvie · 12 August 2012, 06:33 AM

I second The Best of Time.

lhanddds · 12 August 2012, 07:35 AM

Loads of information

Keeperoftime · 13 August 2012, 12:40 AM

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Loads of information

X10

Mickey® · 12 August 2012, 07:39 AM

Don't buy this...I bought it online and returned it minutes after it arrived in mail.

http://www.amazon.com/Rolex-261-Wris...ex+watch+books

Twsns · 12 August 2012, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Mickey®

Don't buy this...I bought it online and returned it minutes after it arrived in mail.

http://www.amazon.com/Rolex-261-Wris...ex+watch+books

Right?? This is the book I looked at today. It has no good info regarding dials, serial numbers, etc. Just really small photos. I think I'm going to purchase Vintage Rolex Sports Watches and the best of time. Thanks!

imono · 12 August 2012, 07:42 AM

All of them.
It is not enough to read just one.

Mickey® · 12 August 2012, 07:44 AM

So much more information on the internet now...love books but...all seem to pale in comparison to just a few websites IMHO.

HRPinDC · 12 August 2012, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Twsns

I'm interested to see which books for vintage Rolex enthusiasts are worth buying. I've looked at few, and they really only seem to be coffee table books. Which are the most informative? Thanks guys!

This is a great question, thanks!. I've been thinking about this recently and was just about to buy that $800 book...Not. Seriously though, $800 for a book?

Awesome Jim · 12 August 2012, 08:31 AM

Not at all! They do have some sketches of side views but many, many photos. I do think that there has been some computer enhancement to the photos as many bracelets look identical, etc. but visually great. J

HRPinDC · 12 August 2012, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Awesome Jim

Not at all! They do have some sketches of side views but many, many photos. I do think that there has been some computer enhancement to the photos as many bracelets look identical, etc. but visually great. J

Very good, thank you.

Mark020 · 12 August 2012, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Awesome Jim

Not at all! They do have some sketches of side views but many, many photos. I do think that there has been some computer enhancement to the photos as many bracelets look identical, etc. but visually great. J

Some? Well: I think all of them are enhanced.

TheChimp · 12 August 2012, 11:30 PM

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Some? Well: I think all of them are enhanced.

Agreed! The pictures seemed very unreal to me as well.

joe100 · 12 August 2012, 10:58 AM

I've seen a few of these but they're hideously expensive. The Internet is cheaper.

DrLindaPhD · 13 August 2012, 01:31 PM

I have the best of time - and I ordered two others and am waiting to receive them. I'm hoping that if I buy enough books I will have at least one version of every style vintage watch made my Rolex. I love looking at the pictures and imaging the lives attached to the old watches. I think that would make a great movie, or short story.

K.W · 28 August 2012, 12:55 PM

You guys talked me into it!

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It's worth keeping an eye on the Amazon used book section. This one popped up for 35 bucks!

The money I saved on this book can go towards a 1680 when I find one

Ross Povey · 29 August 2012, 04:40 AM

Also the Antiquorum Revolution catalogue and Mondani sale catalogues are a must. Christies also had Rolex themed sales in the late 90s and early 2000s. I have them all and they are a great reference!

Ross :)

FeelingTheBlues · 29 August 2012, 12:46 PM

I received The Best Of Time today in the mail, I got it as a gift from Michelle (Kinnakeet), a great member of our community. The book is just wonderful and gives a lot of information!

tattooedfagin · 30 August 2012, 10:31 PM

The Rolex report (Brozek) is a great read as too most things by Mondani

Frogman4me · 30 August 2012, 11:15 PM

James Dowlings "Best of Time...", "Vintage Rolex Sports Models" and "Rolex Submariner Story" are a must IMO.

Puffy · 31 August 2012, 01:32 AM

i can highly recommend any of the Mondani books..

HRPinDC · 31 August 2012, 08:34 AM

That Mondani Submariner book is $850! WTF? Unless it comes with a a couple of Seikos or a Movado, that's insane.

12 August 2012, 05:58 AM	#1
Twsns Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Tom Location: New York Watch: 5513 Posts: 72	Rolex books I'm interested to see which books for vintage Rolex enthusiasts are worth buying. I've looked at few, and they really only seem to be coffee table books. Which are the most informative? Thanks guys!

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lhanddds Banned Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: USA Watch: of course Posts: 8,429	Loads of information Attached Images

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joe100 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,840	I've seen a few of these but they're hideously expensive. The Internet is cheaper. __________________ It's Espresso, not Expresso. Coffee is not a train in Italy. -TRF Member 6982-

28 August 2012, 12:55 PM	#24
K.W "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: United States, TX Watch: '68 GMT Master Posts: 101	You guys talked me into it! It's worth keeping an eye on the Amazon used book section. This one popped up for 35 bucks! The money I saved on this book can go towards a 1680 when I find one

29 August 2012, 04:40 AM	#25
Ross Povey "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: UK Posts: 125	This is a definite read... Also the Antiquorum Revolution catalogue and Mondani sale catalogues are a must. Christies also had Rolex themed sales in the late 90s and early 2000s. I have them all and they are a great reference! Ross :) __________________ www.tudorcollector.net

12 August 2012, 06:08 AM	#2
Awesome Jim Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Jim Location: Calgary Watch: And wear Posts: 113	Vintage Rolex sports watches by Martin Skeet & Nick Urul The best of times by James Dowling (and another one coming) Coming in a month: My Rolex:My Passion by Jeff Creasey

12 August 2012, 06:22 AM	#9
Twsns Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Tom Location: New York Watch: 5513 Posts: 72	Thanks Jim! Anymore guys?

12 August 2012, 06:33 AM	#10
Mikephuvie "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Montri Location: California Watch: Patek 3970 Posts: 49	I second The Best of Time.

12 August 2012, 07:39 AM	#13
Mickey® Banned Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Mickey® Location: Atlanta, GA Watch: Swiss Made Posts: 5,801	Don't buy this...I bought it online and returned it minutes after it arrived in mail. http://www.amazon.com/Rolex-261-Wris...ex+watch+books

12 August 2012, 07:42 AM	#15
imono "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: USA Posts: 3,241	All of them. It is not enough to read just one.

12 August 2012, 07:44 AM	#16
Mickey® Banned Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Mickey® Location: Atlanta, GA Watch: Swiss Made Posts: 5,801	So much more information on the internet now...love books but...all seem to pale in comparison to just a few websites IMHO.

12 August 2012, 08:31 AM	#18
Awesome Jim Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Jim Location: Calgary Watch: And wear Posts: 113	Not at all! They do have some sketches of side views but many, many photos. I do think that there has been some computer enhancement to the photos as many bracelets look identical, etc. but visually great. J

13 August 2012, 01:31 PM	#23
DrLindaPhD "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Linda Location: New York State Watch: Boys Tudor Sub Posts: 1,131	I have the best of time - and I ordered two others and am waiting to receive them. I'm hoping that if I buy enough books I will have at least one version of every style vintage watch made my Rolex. I love looking at the pictures and imaging the lives attached to the old watches. I think that would make a great movie, or short story.

29 August 2012, 12:46 PM	#26
FeelingTheBlues "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Carl Location: Always moving Watch: If you wish... Posts: 22,039	I received The Best Of Time today in the mail, I got it as a gift from Michelle (Kinnakeet), a great member of our community. The book is just wonderful and gives a lot of information! __________________ Mon corps c'est un pays en guerre sur l'point d'finir, Le général de l'armée de terre s'attend au pire, J'ai faim, j'ai frette, je suis trop faible pour me lever debout, On va hisser le drapeau blanc un point c'est tout. - André Fortin

30 August 2012, 10:31 PM	#27
tattooedfagin "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Chad Location: the neighbourhood Watch: 1680 Red Posts: 2,262	The Rolex report (Brozek) is a great read as too most things by Mondani __________________ SS Sub Date (F) DSSD (V) Red Sub (Mk4) TRF Hall of Fame

30 August 2012, 11:15 PM	#28
Frogman4me Banned Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 6,268	James Dowlings "Best of Time...", "Vintage Rolex Sports Models" and "Rolex Submariner Story" are a must IMO.

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Puffy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Here and there Posts: 12,485	i can highly recommend any of the Mondani books.. __________________ Fine Quality is Long Remembered After the Pain of Spending Money is Forgotten

31 August 2012, 08:34 AM	#30
HRPinDC "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 152	That Mondani Submariner book is $850! WTF? Unless it comes with a a couple of Seikos or a Movado, that's insane.

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