best book for Sports Models?

[Juggernaut]

So what's your suggestion for the best book on the sport models?? I'd like something pretty updated. I know there's this one:http://www.amazon.com/Vintage-Rolex-...2468949&sr=1-1, but the word "vintage" makes me think it's mostly older models.

Anything more current?

[BASSETHOUNDS]

Sport illustrated ? lovely models shown in there .

[Speed]

The Mondani series are the best...but they will COST you:

http://store.collezionareorologi.it/

I splurged on the Submariner Story.

http://store.collezionareorologi.it/...emart&Itemid=2

Would love the GMT book as well.

http://store.collezionareorologi.it/...emart&Itemid=2

This is up to date...I have the book you listed. Way old.

Look at the flash pages that will let you browse selected pages. Phenomenal!!!

[Juggernaut]

yeah, thanks for posting, Speed. the Mondani books are clearly what I'm looking for! I wish I could get the entire library!

[Speed]

You may be able to find them in the US. I would post on this forum and other Vintage sites.

The GBP / USD exchange as well as Euro is horrible. Assuming you are in the US.

[Juggernaut]

yup, I'm in the US, yeah I hear you about the weakness of the Dollar, but then we can start a whole other discussion on that...

[Rob587]

Originally Posted by Speed

The Mondani series are the best...but they will COST you:

http://store.collezionareorologi.it/

I splurged on the Submariner Story.

http://store.collezionareorologi.it/...emart&Itemid=2

Would love the GMT book as well.

http://store.collezionareorologi.it/...emart&Itemid=2

This is up to date...I have the book you listed. Way old.

Look at the flash pages that will let you browse selected pages. Phenomenal!!!

Hows that submariner story? Looks pretty cool. Maybe a good coffee table book huh?

[Speed]

Originally Posted by Rob587

Hows that submariner story? Looks pretty cool. Maybe a good coffee table book huh?

It's a helluva lot more than a coffee table book.

Did you look at the selected page views offered on the link???

The detail on each Sub & Sea-Dweller model since day Zero is incredible. Dial, bracelet, nuances etc. It is a book for collectors - or wanna be's like me. This has been an invaluable tool to help me as I look for a Vintage Sub.

[gardoggie]

I'm ordering one now! I want to specialize in Subs and SD's....

[Luxe Time]

How much are these books in US dollars? The pics / sample pages look great.

[Speed]

Well... $1.4341 Dollars to 1 Euro.

So for the Submariner Story 420 Euro X $1.4341 = $602.32 USD

[Luxe Time]

Originally Posted by Speed

Well... $1.4341 Dollars to 1 Euro.

So for the Submariner Story 420 Euro X $1.4341 = $602.32 USD

Wow... That's one expensive book! For those of you who have purchased this book would you say it was worth the money?

[Jason71]

I love Rolexes, but there is no way that I am paying $600 for a book unless it is gold plated.

[Speed]

Hahahah I hear you Jason.

The detail and info in this 2 ft x 14" ( approx ) book is pretty amazing. Never seen such quality and thoroughness for any rolex book on Subs.

At any rate, it's nice to have, but not a necessity.

[brkanand]

Thanks. Quite informative

[Idle Swede]

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You can purchase it here: www.rolexwatchblog.com

[JBat]

Originally Posted by BASSETHOUNDS

Sport illustrated ? lovely models shown in there .

[Juggernaut]

I ended up over-buying some of the Mondani books. If anyone is interested, I've listed some in the classifieds...

[Speed]

Whoa...you went ballistic!

I was considering getting the GMT Book...but trying to save $.

[Juggernaut]

Yeah, they're amazing, but I also have the Sub book and the GMT book en route! I'll have almost the whole Mondani library! Ballistic is a good word! The "100 Superlative... "is no longer available from their site and mine is still sealed. I might gift the "A to Z" to my bro for his birthday (I hope he doesn't read this!). I opened the 2 volume "Modern and Vintage..." but maybe or may not keep it.
If someone's interested in making a deal, I'm game...

I'm getting tempted to open the "100 Superlative" though!

[Speed]

Originally Posted by Juggernaut

Yeah, they're amazing, but I also have the Sub book and the GMT book en route! I'll have almost the whole Mondani library! Ballistic is a good word! The "100 Superlative... "is no longer available from their site and mine is still sealed. I might gift the "A to Z" to my bro for his birthday (I hope he doesn't read this!). I opened the 2 volume "Modern and Vintage..." but maybe or may not keep it.
If someone's interested in making a deal, I'm game...

I'm getting tempted to open the "100 Superlative" though!

Your library will rival Jocke's!

They do such an awesome job on those books...Almost worth the price. Photos, detail, completeness...man.

I don't see these books used...so clearly most folks hang on to them. I would like the GMT book as it includes my watch.

[Juggernaut]

The GMT has quickly become my all time favorite Rolex and I'm looking forward to getting that book the most. A big thanks to Inspires here on the Forum for making a deal with me on his copy.