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Old 10 July 2013, 06:52 PM   #1
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Incredible Rolex Books at

Aloha Gang,
Wow just received my new Tudor Antholgy book and also the GMT Master from the following source.

www.collectingwatches.com

The books are simply amazing!

Giorgia is so helpful and will answer all of your questions or concerns.

They have a new book that is due out in around Sept or Oct called Steel Rolex! Looks like a fantastic book! I put my order in just today to assure a copy! Check out their web page for some incredible reads! The books are gorgeous and something to treasure for many years to come.

Just my two cents gang!

Aloha from Kauai!

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Old 10 July 2013, 07:25 PM   #2
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Thanks for sharing, however I think those books are a bit expensive.
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Old 10 July 2013, 07:38 PM   #3
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960 euro for Daytona book

Why the books are very expensive. not worth it at all
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Old 10 July 2013, 07:41 PM   #4
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Actually they are amazing books and I have several of them and enjoy all very much!!
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Old 10 July 2013, 07:43 PM   #5
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Thank you so much Tom !

I will be happy to asnwer your questions if you need any kind of information :)

Steel Rolex is the most important Rolex book ever and we are working hard to make it perfect :)

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Old 10 July 2013, 07:47 PM   #6
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Ridiculous prices. I have no doubt they are good books as Ken said but those prices are ridiculous.

I'll put that money towards a watch thanks.

All the information you need is online. Especially on this forum.
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Old 10 July 2013, 07:49 PM   #7
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960 euro for Daytona book

Why the books are very expensive. not worth it at all

The books are expensive because you are 100% sure that the information is reliable; the images are amazing and there is a hige work behing every single publication.

Furthermore, the book itself is a collectible item.



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Old 10 July 2013, 08:19 PM   #8
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I own the same two books mentioned by the original poster. They are fantastic books and Georgia truly is a wonderful person to deal with. I will likely purchase more from their library in the future.
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Old 10 July 2013, 08:52 PM   #9
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Sadly the prices are grisly
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Old 10 July 2013, 09:31 PM   #10
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I have several Mondani's books and I also reserved one example of the new Steel Rolex book ( one watch from my personal collection will be pubish here ) and I'm 100% satisfied with my investment
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Old 10 July 2013, 09:43 PM   #11
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Hi Guys
I understand that the books are expensive and that's why we created special offers for the forum members :)

In fact, if you are interested in some titles, i suggest you to contact me in order to have the best price. I would be glad to give you our best treatment !

Otherwise, we have special promotions on our ebay store, such as:

Collecting Modern and Vintage Wristwatches for 260 euros instead of 420
http://www.ebay.it/itm/Rolex-Books-b...t_19283wt_1189

100 Years of Rolex 208 euros instead of 320
http://www.ebay.it/itm/100-Years-of-...t_17530wt_1363

Collecting Rolex milgauss, Explorer, Yacht-Master, Turn-O-Graph 30% off
http://www.ebay.it/itm/Rolex-Book-Bi...t_15512wt_1363
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Old 10 July 2013, 10:17 PM   #12
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I've got several of the Mondani books, probably the most comprehensive titles available too, once seen up close you'll understand why the price is such.....quality doesn't come cheap & a simple watch can be bought for a few coins but we all love Rolex, owning THE book isn't any different

That said, I'd love the Daytona story but I can make better use of €980, any deals for TRF members Georgia ??
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Old 10 July 2013, 10:41 PM   #13
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I've got several of the Mondani books, probably the most comprehensive titles available too, once seen up close you'll understand why the price is such.....quality doesn't come cheap & a simple watch can be bought for a few coins but we all love Rolex, owning THE book isn't any different

That said, I'd love the Daytona story but I can make better use of €980, any deals for TRF members Georgia ??

You told a big truth: quality does not come cheap..
otherwise it would not be real quality ;P

I sent you a private message with my very best offer on Daytona book.

Thanks !
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Old 10 July 2013, 11:20 PM   #14
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Hmmm Steel Rolex looks to be a very comprehensive book, I guess I need to start saving...
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Old 10 July 2013, 11:30 PM   #15
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Hmmm Steel Rolex looks to be a very comprehensive book, I guess I need to start saving...
Steel Rolex is the best Rolex book ever :)

It includes all Rolexes in stainless steel in production and it is focused in the most important and rarest vintage models, such as:
complicated rolexes
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panerai rolexes
military rolexes
change color dial
personalized dial

and much more.

you can find all the info here:
http://www.collectingwatches.com/en/...w-concept.html

Unfortunately, only less than 15 copies are available and if you are interested, I will need to know it soon.

Now we only take the reservation then the payment and delivery is in sept/october.
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The watches aren't cheap either.

This is great books and the good thing with the prices is not everyone have them.

It's not cheap to be king of the hill.

Giorgia is great to du business with, highly recommend IMO.
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Old 10 July 2013, 11:39 PM   #17
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Giorgia, is your avatar from my bookshelf?
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I think you must take into consideration that many are limited editions.

For example, the Steel book is a limited edition of only 599 examples. When you factor the costs of travel, hours of work procuring the best examples and shooting spectacular images + production costs, spread over only 599 books, you can appreciate the price better.

I, for one, would say they are top of the mark - but saying "ridiculous" is an insult IMHO.
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Giorgia, is your avatar from my bookshelf?
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Old 11 July 2013, 12:04 AM   #20
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I felt OK till I saw Jocke's avatar, gone all queasy now, need a drink
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Old 11 July 2013, 12:14 AM   #21
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I think you must take into consideration that many are limited editions.

For example, the Steel book is a limited edition of only 599 examples. When you factor the costs of travel, hours of work procuring the best examples and shooting spectacular images + production costs, spread over only 599 books, you can appreciate the price better.

I, for one, would say they are top of the mark - but saying "ridiculous" is an insult IMHO.
How right you are!!

Furthermore, all books contain the updated estimates of all Rolex watches and every year we send for free the new price list .

We also offer free valuations of our customers watches; shipping is safe and insured with Fedex.. So.. lots of work and time :)

You are definitively right
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Old 11 July 2013, 12:29 AM   #22
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And, to give you an idea of scale here's my Sub / Orange NATO & the Sub Story book...this book is huge & the photography is amazing.

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960 euro for Daytona book

Why the books are very expensive. not worth it at all
€350,- for a LE book is very expensive but not outrageous, €960 for a book is just madness.
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Old 11 July 2013, 12:42 AM   #24
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And, to give you an idea of scale here's my Sub / Orange NATO & the Sub Story book...this book is huge & the photography is amazing.


Love this pict
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Old 11 July 2013, 01:09 AM   #25
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These books do indeed look awesome, and I would love to get my hands on the sub book, but almost 800USD!!! I won't say it is ridiculous, but it is more than I want to/can/would spend on a book . . .

On another note, the pic of your sub with the sub book makes me incredibly jealous.
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They are good books to relax with and you become wiser too.



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These books do indeed look awesome, and I would love to get my hands on the sub book, but almost 800USD!!! I won't say it is ridiculous, but it is more than I want to/can/would spend on a book . . .
Me too, I waited & got mine New for only $500
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I too recently received my signed copy of The Submariner Story (last week).........500 piece LTD edition.

Absolutely brilliant! No regrets.

As I said in another post, if I divide the hours of entertainment by the cost over the next 12 months it's a bargain.

Until you see it you don't realise how good it is.

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PS: Giorgia....... How many of the 500 do you have left?
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Old 11 July 2013, 03:21 PM   #29
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I know Giorgia has at least minus 2 of the 500 of the submariner books. Since Rolex Bob and myself are now proud owners of one of these incredible books!
Mahalo Nui Loa again Giorgia! You are such a wonderful person to talk!
Aloha from Kauai.
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Old 11 July 2013, 04:54 PM   #30
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I too recently received my signed copy of The Submariner Story (last week).........500 piece LTD edition.

Absolutely brilliant! No regrets.

As I said in another post, if I divide the hours of entertainment by the cost over the next 12 months it's a bargain.

Until you see it you don't realise how good it is.

Bob.

PS: Giorgia....... How many of the 500 do you have left?

Don't have many left.. I think less than 40 but don't know the exact number..
Rolex Submariner Story is certainly one of our best sellers
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