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dlack · 5 December 2015, 06:59 AM

The now outdated and long-out-of-print "The Rolex Report" monograph by John Brozek (Revised and Expanded 4th Edition, InfoQuest Publishing 2002) has over the years since publication received critical acclaim for its need-to-know info about collecting, purchasing and selling a Rolex. (InfoQuest's website says "This book is currently out of print. Please look for The Rolex Report, 5th Edition in the Spring of 2016.")

However, does anyone own, or has anyone ever seen, the 1st, 2nd, or 3rd Edition of this book? I have been unable to locate any references to these prior editions online, or any evidence that these prior editions even existed (which surely they must have!). Your feedback in this regard is appreciated.

asleep · 5 December 2015, 07:23 AM

http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listi...&condition=all

dlack · 5 December 2015, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by asleep

http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listi...&condition=all

Nope...all of the Amazon's listings are for the 4th Edition only, as far as I can tell.

asleep · 5 December 2015, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by dlack

Nope...all of the Amazon's listings are for the 4th Edition only, as far as I can tell.

My bad, why don't you ask the author?

Here's his website/contact: http://www.qualitytyme.net/pages/about_us.html

dlack · 5 December 2015, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by asleep

My bad, why don't you ask the author?

Here's his website/contact: http://www.qualitytyme.net/pages/about_us.html

Have tried previously to communicate with him on a different but related subject. No reply, so no point going down that road again.

mailman · 6 December 2015, 12:42 AM

If I remember I'll look when I get home later or tomorrow. I did have one before. Not sure if I still do.

Sublover2166 · 6 December 2015, 01:08 AM

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Originally Posted by dlack

The now outdated and long-out-of-print "The Rolex Report" monograph by John Brozek (Revised and Expanded 4th Edition, InfoQuest Publishing 2002) has over the years since publication received critical acclaim for its need-to-know info about collecting, purchasing and selling a Rolex. (InfoQuest's website says "This book is currently out of print. Please look for The Rolex Report, 5th Edition in the Spring of 2016.")

However, does anyone own, or has anyone ever seen, the 1st, 2nd, or 3rd Edition of this book? I have been unable to locate any references to these prior editions online, or any evidence that these prior editions even existed (which surely they must have!). Your feedback in this regard is appreciated.

With respect, may I ask why you seek the earlier editions? Are you collecting them or do you feel there is information not found in the latest edition? Even the edition I bought in 2009 doesn't have the latest anti-counterfeiting features Rolex has incorporated or the latest designs.

dlack · 6 December 2015, 03:16 AM

The edition you purchased in 2009 would likely be the 4th Edition, which was the last one published and, as mentioned in the original post, is quite out-of-date. The question remains whether anyone has seen the 1st, 2nd or 3rd editions (although TRF member "mailman" indicated above that he'll be checking into this).

Blue Lantern · 6 December 2015, 07:11 AM

The earlier editions were much shorter. Good backstory here: http://thinkofthat.net/2011/09/16/tyming-is-everything/

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VinnieVegas · 6 December 2015, 07:27 AM

I don't know about the earlier editions, but I am waiting for the latest edition (previously due in 2015, now evidently due in 2016).

Jocke · 6 December 2015, 07:47 AM

I guess I have the first edition, it says nothing about that. It's just a bunch of printed plain white papers and a staple.

Maybe it's from 2000 because the serial ends at 1999.

I hope it helps.

dlack · 6 December 2015, 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Blue Lantern

The earlier editions were much shorter. Good backstory here: http://thinkofthat.net/2011/09/16/tyming-is-everything/

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Thanks Blue Lantern. Not only is the backstory a wonderful read; it answers my original question. It now appears that the first three editions of The Rolex Report were very brief primers, with the 4th Edition being the first fully expanded work on the subject. That might explain why the predecessors to the 4th Edition seem nowhere to be found, although they're probably out there somewhere.

dlack · 6 December 2015, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Jocke

I guess I have the first edition, it says nothing about that. It's just a bunch of printed plain white papers and a staple.

Maybe it's from 2000 because the serial ends at 1999.

I hope it helps.

Yes, that certainly does help, and it is entirely consistent with my response to Blue Lantern a few minutes ago. I think the mystery surrounding the 1st, 2nd and 3rd editions, is now solved! Thanks for your input.

SLS · 6 December 2015, 08:52 AM

I think I have an extra earlier addition laying around, if you are interested.

J!m · 6 December 2015, 12:51 PM

The one I have is 4th edition...

Blue Lantern · 7 December 2015, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Jocke

I guess I have the first edition, it says nothing about that. It's just a bunch of printed plain white papers and a staple.

Thanks for posting that! Very interesting to see an old edition.

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Originally Posted by dlack

Thanks Blue Lantern.

You're welcome!

FremStar · 8 December 2015, 07:10 AM

Informative post! Thanks Jocke!

dlack · 10 January 2016, 06:35 AM

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Originally Posted by VinnieVegas

I don't know about the earlier editions, but I am waiting for the latest edition (previously due in 2015, now evidently due in 2016).

InfoQuest's website now states that the 5th Edition will be available Spring 2016.

BNA/LION · 10 January 2016, 06:55 AM

Thanks!

subking86 · 10 January 2016, 07:31 AM

I have the fourth!

IQ Publishing · 18 February 2016, 03:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jocke

I guess I have the first edition, it says nothing about that. It's just a bunch of printed plain white papers and a staple.

Maybe it's from 2000 because the serial ends at 1999.

I hope it helps.

Jocke,

Talk about a Blast from the Past!! LOL Thanks for sharing. That would have been from around 1999. Here's a copy of the 3rd Edition which was from early 2002, just before we published the 4th edition.

Jocke · 18 February 2016, 06:44 AM

Great to se you posting John. Do you do some Rolex related stuff today?

IQ Publishing · 18 February 2016, 07:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jocke

Great to se you posting John. Do you do some Rolex related stuff today?

Haven't been spending much time on the forums for a while now. We stay quite busy. QualityTyme.net

I also do most of the IWJG & WWT shows, and InstaGram: therolexreport

We also service around 300+ watches per year.

Have been trying to finish the 5th edition, but having a hard time finding someone suitable to do the layout. I did the previous editions myself and don't have time to learn InDesign.

Such is life...

5 December 2015, 06:59 AM	#1
dlack "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Toronto Posts: 190	Has anyone seen the earlier editions of The Rolex Report (by author J. Brozek) The now outdated and long-out-of-print "The Rolex Report" monograph by John Brozek (Revised and Expanded 4th Edition, InfoQuest Publishing 2002) has over the years since publication received critical acclaim for its need-to-know info about collecting, purchasing and selling a Rolex. (InfoQuest's website says "This book is currently out of print. Please look for The Rolex Report, 5th Edition in the Spring of 2016.") However, does anyone own, or has anyone ever seen, the 1st, 2nd, or 3rd Edition of this book? I have been unable to locate any references to these prior editions online, or any evidence that these prior editions even existed (which surely they must have!). Your feedback in this regard is appreciated. __________________ "Hey sweetie, that a new watch you're wearing?".... "No hun, got this one A-G-E-S ago."

6 December 2015, 12:42 AM	#6
mailman TRF Moderator & SubLV41 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,510	If I remember I'll look when I get home later or tomorrow. I did have one before. Not sure if I still do. __________________ JJ

6 December 2015, 03:16 AM	#8
dlack "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Toronto Posts: 190	The edition you purchased in 2009 would likely be the 4th Edition, which was the last one published and, as mentioned in the original post, is quite out-of-date. The question remains whether anyone has seen the 1st, 2nd or 3rd editions (although TRF member "mailman" indicated above that he'll be checking into this). __________________ "Hey sweetie, that a new watch you're wearing?".... "No hun, got this one A-G-E-S ago."

6 December 2015, 07:27 AM	#10
VinnieVegas "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Vincent B Location: New York, NY Watch: '06 GMT Master II Posts: 1,261	I don't know about the earlier editions, but I am waiting for the latest edition (previously due in 2015, now evidently due in 2016). __________________ Wearing Today: * Seiko SRP777 (2017)

6 December 2015, 07:47 AM	#11
Jocke 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Jocke Location: Sweden Watch: A dozen of Rolex's Posts: 22,541	I guess I have the first edition, it says nothing about that. It's just a bunch of printed plain white papers and a staple. Maybe it's from 2000 because the serial ends at 1999. I hope it helps. __________________ 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.

5 December 2015, 07:23 AM	#2
asleep "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Texas Posts: 778	http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listi...&condition=all

6 December 2015, 07:11 AM	#9
Blue Lantern "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Delaware Watch: Tudor 79190 Posts: 366	The earlier editions were much shorter. Good backstory here: http://thinkofthat.net/2011/09/16/tyming-is-everything/ Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

6 December 2015, 08:52 AM	#14
SLS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Scott Location: GMT -7 Watch: GMT's & Sub's Posts: 10,401	I think I have an extra earlier addition laying around, if you are interested. __________________ "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of lower price is forgotten." -Benjamin Franklin Member No. 922

6 December 2015, 12:51 PM	#15
J!m "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Jim Location: Connecticut Watch: this! Hold my beer Posts: 2,839	The one I have is 4th edition...

8 December 2015, 07:10 AM	#17
FremStar "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Sam Location: Gotham City Watch: Wall Street Posts: 9,954	Informative post! Thanks Jocke! __________________ "Wealth is of the heart and mind, not of the pocket!" "A Watch Is An Emotional Object, And So, It Is The Responsibility Of The Brand To Create Emotion Through It's Products" - Georges Kern "In the 1950s and 60s, they made the Ref 8171, which is a cult collectible—now that’s the ultimate Rolex you could own with a calendar and a moon phase.” - John Reardon "Heh, heh, heh..." - Michael Kilyung

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10 January 2016, 07:31 AM	#20
subking86 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: key west Watch: 16610 Posts: 811	I have the fourth!

18 February 2016, 06:44 AM	#22
Jocke 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Jocke Location: Sweden Watch: A dozen of Rolex's Posts: 22,541	Great to se you posting John. Do you do some Rolex related stuff today? __________________ 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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