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21 October 2024, 01:24 AM | #391 |
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Well, while we are complaining, I don't believe the term "quality control" quite applies to literature, unless some pages fell out when you "flipped to."
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21 October 2024, 01:31 AM | #392 |
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I really want this as I consider the Submariner the most iconic Rolex.
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21 October 2024, 01:41 AM | #393 |
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21 October 2024, 04:50 AM | #394 |
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Embarrassing. It’s a history book. Missing the facts defeats the purpose. I own the book myself. Should I be happy about getting a book that fails at its purpose?
I’m an editor. Fact-checking is absolutely a quality control process. |
21 October 2024, 11:27 PM | #395 | |
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Beyond that, could you please give some examples of the 'major mistakes' and factual inaccuracies that you refer to. I would appreciate this as it will help me learn. Thanks. |
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22 October 2024, 01:08 AM | #396 |
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I’ve enjoyed Nick’s cigar review/chat uploads on YouTube. Shame he seems to have stopped those now.
Perhaps this book should have been similarly light hearted in tone and maybe not aimed to be a definitive guide? Still, with the backing of Rolex it seems it could have been better. |
22 October 2024, 04:23 AM | #397 |
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Another review of the book here (not sure if already posted): https://perezcope.com/2024/09/30/rev...erproof-watch/
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22 October 2024, 06:29 AM | #398 | |
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When the book gets things like basic dates, which Rolex ads got right, it's really damning. Or as the Perezcope review points out, getting the whole helium escape valve wrong. |
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23 October 2024, 08:13 AM | #399 |
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The book is reduced in price to 73,99€ including shipping on Amazon.nl
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Either way, there won't be a test later, but I think I'll skip the book. The internet has alll the "facts" I need. |
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Yesterday, 12:57 PM | #401 |
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Apparently there are tons of errors. Like watches with service dials/hands/bezels being represented as "original" and so on.
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Yesterday, 10:37 PM | #402 |
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Maybe the WIS should "interview" this Foulkes guy, and during "questioning" they could give him electric shocks.
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I canceled my order. Too much drama.
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There is another Rolex book just out… The Rolex Guide by Mads Urup Gjodesen, which I have just ordered.
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