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davidif · 24 October 2020, 12:04 AM

As the thread title says I'm interested to learn more about vintage Rolex's. can anyone point me in the direction of a useful reference book?

Thanks

330ci · 24 October 2020, 12:16 AM

Mondani Rolex encyclopedia, Dowling & Hess, and searching through these forums. If you have specific interests, start with those models or era. There is some Rolex produced literature throughout the years on their history as well.

As with most things, really just takes time familiarizing by looking through thousands of sold listings, pictures online, old adverts, threads, seeing them in person as much as possible, browsing eBay listings and asking lots of questions to learn.

dhknola · 24 October 2020, 12:30 AM

Get obsessed with particular reference and learn everything you can about it.

zapokee · 24 October 2020, 08:47 AM

Do books even exist anymore?

All the information you need is online. Mostly on this forum.

Filipão · 24 October 2020, 08:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dhknola

Get obsessed with particular reference and learn everything you can about it.

As above. You cannot know it all.

Focus

Focus

Focus

HarryLime · 24 October 2020, 10:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dhknola

Get obsessed with particular reference and learn everything you can about it.

yep that's how I did it, one reference at a time. there are plenty that I'm still clueless about.

TTalk · 24 October 2020, 10:49 AM

Dowling & Hess, Mondani

Filipão · 25 October 2020, 09:43 AM

OP, don't waste any money on good looking books, nice pictures, but with many mistakes on them .

Just go for this one from Morningtundra: "The Vintage Rolex Field Guide"

https://www.watchhunter.org/2019/09/...ng-tundra.html

Andjwhite · 26 October 2020, 09:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Filipão

OP, don't waste any money on good looking books, nice pictures, but with many mistakes on them .

Just go for this one from Morningtundra: "The Vintage Rolex Field Guide"

https://www.watchhunter.org/2019/09/...ng-tundra.html

I wasn’t looking for a book, but after seeing this post I decided to order this one. Looking forward to checking it out!

watchlovr · 26 October 2020, 09:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Filipão

OP, don't waste any money on good looking books, nice pictures, but with many mistakes on them .

Just go for this one from Morningtundra: "The Vintage Rolex Field Guide"

https://www.watchhunter.org/2019/09/...ng-tundra.html

^^^this^^^

masterandcrown · 26 October 2020, 01:34 PM

I second the "Rolex Field Manual" recommendation, particularly the Chevalier Edition if you are looking for valuable information.
The Mondani books are pretty, but not informative in the least.

Sublovin · 26 October 2020, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by zapokee

Do books even exist anymore?

All the information you need is online. Mostly on this forum.

Correct answer here. I have some books because they are fun to look through and sit on the table, but if you really want to “learn”, the internet has the info.

drockadam · 26 October 2020, 11:20 PM

Does anyone have "A Man & His Watch" by Matt Hranek? I've been debating picking a copy up!

Filipão · 27 October 2020, 03:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Sublovin

Correct answer here. I have some books because they are fun to look through and sit on the table, but if you really want to “learn”, the internet has the info.

A condensed info on a single source = book.

swaini3 · 27 October 2020, 04:19 AM

Rolex field Manual is good. Just dont get the electronic version. not user friendly at all.

Sublovin · 27 October 2020, 04:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Filipão

A condensed info on a single source = book.

Outdated and unable to be current real time = book.

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Filipão · 27 October 2020, 04:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sublovin

Outdated and unable to be current real time = book.

@Sublovin Ok, you won, I give up! Take the Cup

The Kermit · 27 October 2020, 04:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drockadam

Does anyone have "A Man & His Watch" by Matt Hranek? I've been debating picking a copy up!

Yes its a great book with decent stories and photos

Sublovin · 27 October 2020, 04:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Filipão

@Sublovin Ok, you won, I give up! Take the Cup

I appreciate that. Not quite sure why you even quoted me in the first place, but Thanks

cob427 · 27 October 2020, 08:22 AM

Aman and his watch book is o.k. it is just stories of famous men and their 1st watch. It only has a few rolex referenced.

cob427 · 27 October 2020, 08:25 AM

If you want a good Rolex reference book try Vintage Rolex Sport Models by Martin Skeet. The newest version is about $85 on Amazon.

TTalk · 27 October 2020, 09:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Filipão

OP, don't waste any money on good looking books, nice pictures, but with many mistakes on them .

Just go for this one from Morningtundra: "The Vintage Rolex Field Guide"

https://www.watchhunter.org/2019/09/...ng-tundra.html

Thanks, definitely asking Santa for that.

zapokee · 27 October 2020, 11:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Filipão

A condensed info on a single source = book.

Condensed single-source info = Google

Filipão · 27 October 2020, 12:05 PM

Well, OP is asking for a book, or I am mistaken?

77T · 27 October 2020, 12:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zapokee

Condensed single-source info = Google

On the subject of vintage Rolex?
Sorry, can’t agree...

Google is just a trash compactor for such a task.

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watchlovr · 28 October 2020, 05:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cob427

If you want a good Rolex reference book try Vintage Rolex Sport Models by Martin Skeet. The newest version is about $85 on Amazon.

Nice pictures but not accurate information.it’s 85 bucks for a reason.

24 October 2020, 12:04 AM	#1
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masterandcrown 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Vancouver Posts: 313	I second the "Rolex Field Manual" recommendation, particularly the Chevalier Edition if you are looking for valuable information. The Mondani books are pretty, but not informative in the least. __________________ @masterandcrown

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drockadam "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Adam Location: Ontario, Canada Watch: Pepsi. Posts: 5,749	Does anyone have "A Man & His Watch" by Matt Hranek? I've been debating picking a copy up! __________________ - Adam Instagram: @GMTSUBTIME Last edited by drockadam; 26 October 2020 at 11:20 PM.. Reason: Wrong photo.

24 October 2020, 12:16 AM	#2
330ci "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: michigan Posts: 2,341	Mondani Rolex encyclopedia, Dowling & Hess, and searching through these forums. If you have specific interests, start with those models or era. There is some Rolex produced literature throughout the years on their history as well. As with most things, really just takes time familiarizing by looking through thousands of sold listings, pictures online, old adverts, threads, seeing them in person as much as possible, browsing eBay listings and asking lots of questions to learn.

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dhknola "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: New Orleans Posts: 1,174	Get obsessed with particular reference and learn everything you can about it.

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zapokee "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Japan Posts: 4,366	Do books even exist anymore? All the information you need is online. Mostly on this forum.

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Filipão "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Real Name: Filipe Location: Lisbon & Wadesdah Watch: Never too many Posts: 1,898	OP, don't waste any money on good looking books, nice pictures, but with many mistakes on them . Just go for this one from Morningtundra: "The Vintage Rolex Field Guide" https://www.watchhunter.org/2019/09/...ng-tundra.html

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swaini3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Real Name: Mo Location: Dubai Watch: 1675 GMT, DRSD Posts: 1,458	Rolex field Manual is good. Just dont get the electronic version. not user friendly at all.

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cob427 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: PA Posts: 31	Aman and his watch book is o.k. it is just stories of famous men and their 1st watch. It only has a few rolex referenced.

27 October 2020, 08:25 AM	#21
cob427 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: PA Posts: 31	If you want a good Rolex reference book try Vintage Rolex Sport Models by Martin Skeet. The newest version is about $85 on Amazon.

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Filipão "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Real Name: Filipe Location: Lisbon & Wadesdah Watch: Never too many Posts: 1,898	Well, OP is asking for a book, or I am mistaken?

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