Mondani book: Rolex Submariner Story

[sakuraba]

Does anyone own the book "Rolex Submariner Story" by Guido Mondani? I've been thinking about taking the plunge, but at close to $600 shipped to me it has to be really good.

[greekbum]

All of his books are the best. Sometimes I see them for sale in the FS section. $600.00 is allot for a book. If you have a nice vintage submariner collection or are going to start 1 this may be for you.
I found a review of it here.http://www.rolexreferencepage.com/bo...ws/Submariner/

[rolexsubdate]

You will find better stories on the internet .... that's all he has .. a collection of knowledge from the internet .... I doubt there is anything in tat book that you can't get from the web .... but if you get it from the web, it would be a jumbled stack of papers ... a book looks more organized, neat and clean ...
But $600 ??? No book is worth that much, especially in today's digital age...

[sakuraba]

Thanks guys. Thanks Nikos for the link.

I was hoping that the expensive price would be reflective of the information involved, but it seems it's more because of the limited production nature of this publication.

Still undecided though. It does look nice.

[nektar]

$600?????????????????? donate the money to the TRF

[Proand]

But $600 ??? No book is worth that much, especially in today's digital age...

Just like no watch is worth $10K in this day and age when everyone has a cell phone in their pocket that tells the time?

[Speed]

Saw this one at Amazon.
http://www.amazon.com/Vintage-Rolex-...=cm_cr_pr_pb_t

Focus on Sub / Sea Dweller et al... might be more in my price range. Anyone have the book / like it???

[sakuraba]

Originally Posted by masugu

Saw this one at Amazon.
http://www.amazon.com/Vintage-Rolex-...=cm_cr_pr_pb_t

Focus on Sub / Sea Dweller et al... might be more in my price range. Anyone have the book / like it???

I have it. It's a pretty good book, but stops at around 1990. It's also not as detailed as the Mondani books, or so I've heard since I haven't actually seen one.

[Speed]

Originally Posted by sakuraba

I have it. It's a pretty good book, but stops at around 1990. It's also not as detailed as the Mondani books, or so I've heard since I haven't actually seen one.

Thanks Sakuraba,

I think I'll pick it up. Pretty good deal.

[Racer X]

Well, I just got the book. I think it's fantastic. Huge, close-up pics of the entire range of submariner and sea dweller up through 2009, and detailed descriptions of each. I hesitated on buying it because of the Rolex-like price, but I clicked "buy now" after a couple of glasses of wine one night, and I have no regrets.

Wanted to mention that it contradicts some information from other seemingly authoritative sources online. For instance, so far I have found disagreement on the various meters-first red sub dials (Mark I, Mark II, etc.) relative to the "Everything Red Subs Reference" post that is a sticky in the Vintage Forum. I suppose I shouldn't be surprised at this disagreement given that so much of the publicly available information on older Rolexes is based on anecdotal evidence complied by collectors over the years.

Anyway, if you can afford the book and love submariners, I would recommend you buy it. Sure, you could piece all the information from the book together by visiting a bunch of web sites, or you could have it all bound together in a single reference with many beautiful photographs.

[Racer X]

By the way, Speed, I'm your brother.

[TerryTibbs]

Hope one of these doesn't exist for the GMT's, poor bank balance!

[Singslinger]

Originally Posted by Racer X

Well, I just got the book. I think it's fantastic. Huge, close-up pics of the entire range of submariner and sea dweller up through 2009, and detailed descriptions of each. I hesitated on buying it because of the Rolex-like price, but I clicked "buy now" after a couple of glasses of wine one night, and I have no regrets.

Wanted to mention that it contradicts some information from other seemingly authoritative sources online. For instance, so far I have found disagreement on the various meters-first red sub dials (Mark I, Mark II, etc.) relative to the "Everything Red Subs Reference" post that is a sticky in the Vintage Forum. I suppose I shouldn't be surprised at this disagreement given that so much of the publicly available information on older Rolexes is based on anecdotal evidence complied by collectors over the years.

Anyway, if you can afford the book and love submariners, I would recommend you buy it. Sure, you could piece all the information from the book together by visiting a bunch of web sites, or you could have it all bound together in a single reference with many beautiful photographs.

Thanks for the info.

Just curious - from your avatar, you a Paul Gilbert fan?

[tattooedfagin]

Originally Posted by sakuraba

Does anyone own the book "Rolex Submariner Story" by Guido Mondani? I've been thinking about taking the plunge, but at close to $600 shipped to me it has to be really good.

i've been waiting & waiting for the right price & seen it sell for €300 with free shipping but just lately the price has stayed rigid at €420 plus shipping on top........stunning book but not for that sort of cash

[Racer X]

Originally Posted by Singslinger

Thanks for the info.

Just curious - from your avatar, you a Paul Gilbert fan?

No, I just liked Speed Racer as a kid. Actually had to look up Paul Gilbert on Wikipedia. :)

[Singslinger]

Originally Posted by Racer X

No, I just liked Speed Racer as a kid. Actually had to look up Paul Gilbert on Wikipedia. :)

[Dilemma]

Originally Posted by sakuraba

Does anyone own the book "Rolex Submariner Story" by Guido Mondani? I've been thinking about taking the plunge, but at close to $600 shipped to me it has to be really good.

I have that guys iPhone app. It's pretty cool.

[Randy9999]

Originally Posted by Daedalus

Hope one of these doesn't exist for the GMT's, poor bank balance!

Uh-oh, looks like your bank balance is due for a ~$500 debit pretty soon. I'm a good testimonial for Mondani's GMT book -- it's more complete than anything previously written:

[Hulatime]

Originally Posted by Racer X

Well, I just got the book. I think it's fantastic. Huge, close-up pics of the entire range of submariner and sea dweller up through 2009, and detailed descriptions of each. I hesitated on buying it because of the Rolex-like price, but I clicked "buy now" after a couple of glasses of wine one night, and I have no regrets.

Wanted to mention that it contradicts some information from other seemingly authoritative sources online. For instance, so far I have found disagreement on the various meters-first red sub dials (Mark I, Mark II, etc.) relative to the "Everything Red Subs Reference" post that is a sticky in the Vintage Forum. I suppose I shouldn't be surprised at this disagreement given that so much of the publicly available information on older Rolexes is based on anecdotal evidence complied by collectors over the years.

Anyway, if you can afford the book and love submariners, I would recommend you buy it. Sure, you could piece all the information from the book together by visiting a bunch of web sites, or you could have it all bound together in a single reference with many beautiful photographs.

I just received my copy yesterday and it was even better than I imagined. Great photos, Subs and their info well documented, etc. Plus, it came with a price estimate guide as well as a small book on the Daytona. All is all, very pleased.

[Hooper]

Originally Posted by Proand

Just like no watch is worth $10K in this day and age when everyone has a cell phone in their pocket that tells the time?

However, cell phones are classless unlike a Rolex

[R1@160@alltimes]

That's RSC full service money

[JerimiahLee]

Have been considering the same book. Might just pull the trigger.

[smallcandle]

Another thread back from the dead. I do miss Jib, though...

[crowncollection]

i have to say i do not have the submariner book, but i bought a double edition mondani, collecting modern and vintage rolex, $350 dollars and although it has lovely photos, i learnt almost nothing from the book i did not know which was dissapointing, the price guide was ok. i also have the daytona pocket guide 2 books, it was more informative than the fulll size two book edition collecting rolex.

[Speed]

Originally Posted by smallcandle

Another thread back from the dead. I do miss Jib, though...

Yes...and bringing back a load of discount threads today. Why oh why?

Jib was a good un....but he's moved on.

[TauHway]

There's a link to download the whole book out there. u just got to search.

[john11f]

How about the new Steel Rolex they will be releasing? 599 pieces made.

[giorgia]

Originally Posted by sakuraba

Thanks guys. Thanks Nikos for the link.

I was hoping that the expensive price would be reflective of the information involved, but it seems it's more because of the limited production nature of this publication.

Still undecided though. It does look nice.

Hi !

Feel free to contact me for this book, if you want. I will certainly offer you the best deals.

Regards,

Giorgia Mondani

[giorgia]

Originally Posted by TerryTibbs

Hope one of these doesn't exist for the GMT's, poor bank balance!

Hi,
in fact, there is a GMT-Master book :)
http://www.collectingwatches.com/en/...mt-master.html

Don't heistate to contact me if you are interested.

Best

Giorgia Mondani

[bnmmchao]

Does anyone own the book "Rolex Submariner Story" by Guido Mondani?