New official Rolex History of Submariner book.

[Obi Wan]

Just ordered! It seems it will be delivered in two weeks ;)

Thank you very much!

[chris242]

Originally Posted by Santiago32

Does the book distinguish production numbers by 126610LV MK1 vs MK2?

😂


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[Fredrik]

Does the book mention anything about the 5 South African teflon coated submariners delivered in the mid 70s? It is hard to find any information at all about them.

[Osmin]

Looks like a really interesting book. I will order it.
If you want more on specific models and technical information I guess you have to order the Mondani Submariner books. But that was never my main interest. More on the general history.

[TheVision]

Does this cover ONLY sub or other models as well? like GMT, etc.

[fskywalker]

Hopefully Amazon does not further delay the shipment of the book, looking to add it to my modest wristwatch book collection:



Wonder how hard could be to get a copy signed by the author (Nicholas Foulkes); my Rolex Best of Times book (above) is dedicated to me by one of the authors (James Dowling ):









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[MasonDixon]

Originally Posted by TheVision

Does this cover ONLY sub or other models as well? like GMT, etc.

According to the Publisher, this is the first of a series, with other models being covered in future books.

[KenV]

Just ordered a copy :) I will put it next to my various car books.

Ken

[Rafabond]

Says how many did they make of the model 126660 deep blue sea?

[Yeezy_008]

This is what the non silk version looks like. I think the silk version certainly warrants the premium.




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[chris242]

Originally Posted by KenV

Just ordered a copy :) I will put it next to my various car books.

Ken

From your AD?


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[bugimas]

Originally Posted by Yeezy_008

This is what the non silk version looks like. I think the silk version certainly warrants the premium.




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How does the hard cover feels on hand? Looks good though, congrats and enjoy the bedtime story!

[chro.nic]

Originally Posted by Rafabond

Says how many did they make of the model 126660 deep blue sea?

88,571.

.nic

[rolekyounouta]

(^^)

[IS2000]

I wonder how many of those 81k 16800s were the matte dial variant. I am also surprised of the low production numbers of the 14060s. Those watches were quite popular back in the 90’s (although not anywhere near the popularity of the date version).

[Toivonen]

Originally Posted by chro.nic

88,571.

.nic

They’re not the D-Blue ones, but the number of the 126660
Deepseas produced (Black and Blue dials both)

[Toivonen]

Originally Posted by iLLGT2

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Thank you very much! But I can’t read, pic is blurred

[HogwldFLTR]

Originally Posted by Toivonen

Thank you very much! But I can’t read, pic is blurred

Zoomed in the following is legible.

Deep Sea Challenge 1,298

126618LB 11,219

Gold Deep Sea Undetermined at time of printing.

[londondude]

Book is on its way. That is the standard version, not the silk bound limited edition.

[Gebbeth]

Looks like Rolex has authorized the publication of production numbers for all of its Submariners through the years.

Why would Rolex be okay publishing these numbers now after all these years?

[Kevin of Larchmont]

Ten pages of discussion of this subject already occurring in another thread.

[Gebbeth]

Originally Posted by Kevin of Larchmont

Ten pages of discussion of this subject already occurring in another thread.

Link? Can't find it in search.

[Gebbeth]

Nevermind. Found it. Thanks.

[Gebbeth]

Geez....it's 10 pages of "Did you order it", and "I got mine ordered."

[Gebbeth]

So why publish the productions numbers after decades of keeping production numbers close to the vest?

Why okay this now?

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by Gebbeth

Geez....it's 10 pages of "Did you order it", and "I got mine ordered."

There’s a bit more to it than that

Yes I ordered and received mine

[chris242]

Where’s the best place to order the hardcover version from?


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[rockysw]

Originally Posted by Gebbeth

So why publish the productions numbers after decades of keeping production numbers close to the vest?

Why okay this now?

may be Rolex is trying to decrease the hype by letting everyone know that these are not rare watches and they are producing quite a lot of these? They may have understood that sustaining hype of this level over the long run is not realistic. Smart strategy I would say.

But obviously pure guess.

[fskywalker]

Originally Posted by chris242

Where’s the best place to order the hardcover version from?


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Amazon is a good source, but not yet shipping (says shipping Nov 1st)


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[FlyinHawaiian]

Just ordered mine from Wallpaper*