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altica · 14 May 2012, 12:25 AM

What is the best Rolex book out there to learn more and read more on all the different vintage models? Thanks for the advice.

moviefreak · 14 May 2012, 12:48 AM

Mondani..

mike · 14 May 2012, 01:02 AM

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Originally Posted by moviefreak

Mondani..

Agreed.

Bit pricy, but excellent material.

NickTruswell · 14 May 2012, 01:13 AM

Vintage Rolex Sports Models, really good reference and about a 5th of the price

Route 66 · 14 May 2012, 01:17 AM

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Originally Posted by moviefreak

Mondani..

I'm sure it's a great book but is it really $875 great?

http://www.amazon.com/Rolex-Submarin.../dp/B0045SVK4I

WOW!

gmtm2 · 14 May 2012, 01:22 AM

Mondani!!

FremStar · 14 May 2012, 01:38 AM

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Originally Posted by SteveArn

I'm sure it's a great book but is it really $875 great?

http://www.amazon.com/Rolex-Submarin.../dp/B0045SVK4I

WOW!

x2 I am curious to know if it's worth the price of admission as well

Jocke · 14 May 2012, 01:46 AM

I have a few ones and Mondani is the best ones. I was a little disappointed when I've got The Submariner Story
because that was a limited edition from the start and they was sold out. Then they start print more of those book
and that is not the right thing to do when you have sold it as a limited edition.

If it's worth it or not it's up to the buyer, you can get a watch for a few $'s too.

dddrees · 14 May 2012, 01:58 AM

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Originally Posted by FremStar

x2 I am curious to know if it's worth the price of admission as well

I don't have one yet, however I understand the color photos are oustanding Sam.

dddrees · 14 May 2012, 02:00 AM

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Originally Posted by NickTruswell

Vintage Rolex Sports Models, really good reference and about a 5th of the price

This is the one I have.

I'm no vintage expert, but then again you may have gotten more responses in regards to vintage in the vintage sub forum.

moviefreak · 14 May 2012, 02:03 AM

When you are holding one they feel like they are worth the money..outstanding quality..
And if not you still get big arm muscles...

FremStar · 14 May 2012, 02:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Jocke

I have a few ones and Mondani is the best ones. I was a little disappointed when I've got The Submariner Story
because that was a limited edition from the start and they was sold out. Then they start print more of those book
and that is not the right thing to do when you have sold it as a limited edition.

If it's worth it or not it's up to the buyer, you can get a watch for a few $'s too.

Very true (up to the buyer) statement, however, that sucks when a publisher labels something as limited edition then produces more copies! The classic smoke and mirrors story!

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Originally Posted by dddrees

I don't have one yet, however I understand the color photos are oustanding Sam.

Thanks for the heads up Dan. Sounds like a book I will have to view one day!

dddrees · 14 May 2012, 03:56 AM

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Originally Posted by FremStar

Very true (up to the buyer) statement, however, that sucks when a publisher labels something as limited edition then produces more copies! The classic smoke and mirrors story!

Thanks for the heads up Dan. Sounds like a book I will have to view one day!

My question has always been:

Can you use the Mondani books as a reference books for various dials and references, or just a book with real great photos of a number of different Rolex watches?

Of course they have a number of different Rolex books so this could vary depending on the book.

novan3 · 14 May 2012, 04:20 AM

If your an apple user there's a book app called 100 Years of Rolex that list all the vintage models plus respective back stories, up to current ones. Has a neat feature of fetching current/used values via 3G built in.

FremStar · 14 May 2012, 04:25 AM

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Originally Posted by dddrees

My question has always been:

Can you use the Mondani books as a reference books for various dials and references, or just a book with real great photos of a number of different Rolex watches?

Of course they have a number of different Rolex books so this could vary depending on the book.

Very true. To be honest Dan and not to take away from the OP's question the other Rolex books I have picked up along the way have all been used as research materials. I have never spent more than $100 for any of them so spending $800 for a Modani book would be steep, however, as the other gents above have mentioned it appears to be the cream of the crop in terms of pictures. I would certainly love to view one nonetheless

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Originally Posted by novan3

If your an apple user there's a book app called 100 Years of Rolex that list all the vintage models plus respective back stories, up to current ones. Has a neat feature of fetching current/used values via 3G built in.

The APP is ok, leave much to be desired though...

Thanks for bringing to other members attentions

ufboy73 · 14 May 2012, 04:30 AM

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Originally Posted by novan3

If your an apple user there's a book app called 100 Years of Rolex that list all the vintage models plus respective back stories, up to current ones. Has a neat feature of fetching current/used values via 3G built in.

i was pretty disappointed with that app - the pics are not even consistent (i.e. you dont get a front-on view of all the models, necessarily - or all the variants)...

my search function does not even work on it

goog53 · 14 May 2012, 05:22 AM

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Originally Posted by NickTruswell

Vintage Rolex Sports Models, really good reference and about a 5th of the price

Pretty Damn Good Book! I also own the Patrizzi pocket expert for Manual Wind Daytonas. That was the best $30 I ever spent, but it took a month to arrive. Now all I need is my Big Red 6263 to go with it.

Jocke · 14 May 2012, 05:26 AM

It's always nice with a few books.

dddrees · 14 May 2012, 05:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Jocke

It's always nice with a few books.

The ultimate library how could I ever forget.

dddrees · 14 May 2012, 05:59 AM

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Originally Posted by FremStar

Very true. To be honest Dan and not to take away from the OP's question the other Rolex books I have picked up along the way have all been used as research materials. I have never spent more than $100 for any of them so spending $800 for a Modani book would be steep, however, as the other gents above have mentioned it appears to be the cream of the crop in terms of pictures. I would certainly love to view one nonetheless

The APP is ok, leave much to be desired though...

Thanks for bringing to other members attentions

I agree Sam, me as well.

Fredrik · 14 May 2012, 06:08 AM

Jocke: nice Glashütte bag! You should post it in the swag thread.

tattooedfagin · 14 May 2012, 08:00 AM

dddrees · 14 May 2012, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by tattooedfagin

Nice.

So Chad, tell us a bit about the book if you don't mind, please.

wetoey · 14 May 2012, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by tattooedfagin

I really want this one, is it possible to purchase new one at this time

tattooedfagin · 14 May 2012, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by dddrees

Nice.

So Chad, tell us a bit about the book if you don't mind, please.

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Originally Posted by wetoey

I really want this one, is it possible to purchase new one at this time

i'd been after one of these for sometime but not for the RRP, too much (the new Daytona version even higher)...managed to get mine New for approx $500/£350 all in from an Italian seller on ebay. the book is HUGE & weighs several kilos but the quality of the photography is sublime with brief but enough text in both Eng / Italian.. I'm with Jocke on the Ltd Ed rip off scenario, basically reprinted a further 500 copies in a deluxe slipcase with signed front page by the author for a few more €€€$$$£££

dddrees · 14 May 2012, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by tattooedfagin

i'd been after one of these for sometime but not for the RRP, too much (the new Daytona version even higher)...managed to get mine New for approx $500/£350 all in from an Italian seller on ebay. the book is HUGE & weighs several kilos but the quality of the photography is sublime with brief but enough text in both Eng / Italian.. I'm with Jocke on the Ltd Ed rip off scenario, basically reprinted a further 500 copies in a deluxe slipcase with signed front page by the author for a few more €€€$$$£££

Looks like a great book Chad, and it sounds like you got a pretty good deal.

Congrats.

Ray T · 15 May 2012, 03:55 AM

Mondani by far is the best, have the submariner story and preordered the daytona story.

FremStar · 15 May 2012, 06:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Jocke

It's always nice with a few books.

Are you kidding me?!?!?!? I thought my home library of horology books was impressive but this here!!!! WOW!!!!

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Originally Posted by tattooedfagin

i'd been after one of these for sometime but not for the RRP, too much (the new Daytona version even higher)...managed to get mine New for approx $500/£350 all in from an Italian seller on ebay. the book is HUGE & weighs several kilos but the quality of the photography is sublime with brief but enough text in both Eng / Italian.. I'm with Jocke on the Ltd Ed rip off scenario, basically reprinted a further 500 copies in a deluxe slipcase with signed front page by the author for a few more €€€$$$£££

Thanks for your assessment! I think I will have to start looking out for these books... Just when you think you've seen it all...

14 May 2012, 12:25 AM	#1
altica Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: John Attis Location: nevada Posts: 11	Best Rolex Book What is the best Rolex book out there to learn more and read more on all the different vintage models? Thanks for the advice.

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moviefreak "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: in my house... Posts: 5,524	Mondani.. __________________ Cheers, Eduardo Be a WIS not a WUSS... and remove all the stickers..

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Jocke 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Jocke Location: Sweden Watch: A dozen of Rolex's Posts: 22,541	I have a few ones and Mondani is the best ones. I was a little disappointed when I've got The Submariner Story because that was a limited edition from the start and they was sold out. Then they start print more of those book and that is not the right thing to do when you have sold it as a limited edition. If it's worth it or not it's up to the buyer, you can get a watch for a few $'s too. __________________ This message is written in perfect swenglish. What is best a custom Rolex or a Rolex that is stuck in custom? Buy a professional camera and you´re a professional photographer, buy a flute and you own a flute.

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moviefreak "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: in my house... Posts: 5,524	When you are holding one they feel like they are worth the money..outstanding quality.. And if not you still get big arm muscles... __________________ Cheers, Eduardo Be a WIS not a WUSS... and remove all the stickers..

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novan3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Luck Location: Toronto Watch: yourself Posts: 477	If your an apple user there's a book app called 100 Years of Rolex that list all the vintage models plus respective back stories, up to current ones. Has a neat feature of fetching current/used values via 3G built in.

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Jocke 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Jocke Location: Sweden Watch: A dozen of Rolex's Posts: 22,541	It's always nice with a few books. __________________ This message is written in perfect swenglish. What is best a custom Rolex or a Rolex that is stuck in custom? Buy a professional camera and you´re a professional photographer, buy a flute and you own a flute.

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Fredrik 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Sweden Watch: 1680 Posts: 1,874	Jocke: nice Glashütte bag! You should post it in the swag thread.

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Ray T "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Ray Location: NYC Watch: 116619 LB Posts: 353	Mondani by far is the best, have the submariner story and preordered the daytona story.

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