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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?
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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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Today, 01:15 AM | #405 |
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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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I received the Sub book a few days ago. I've not had a chance to actually look at it yet.
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Today, 05:28 AM | #407 |
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Thinking of ordering the book. Does it go into details about say the gilt era of 5513 and different dials and serial number in details as opposed to discussions on this forums and others?
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