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Minos · 22 May 2011, 08:22 PM

Hi all,

I'm reading Steve Berry's latest novel: The Jefferson Key.
As always, it's compelling and an enjoyable read, but last night, I came across this horror:

"She motioned at his wristwatch. A Rolex Submariner. "You like it?"
What was not to like? Gilt-faced. Gold lettering.
Accurate to a tenth of a second on a battery that lasted practically forever. A gift to himself a few years ago after a particularly lucrative assignment."

Steve Berry is usually relatively well-informed, but this sucks.

I'm rather disappointed, or is there a new model of Sub I missed?

Any comments?

Sperry · 22 May 2011, 09:10 PM

Writer's license?

I'm working through all of his stuff via CD, as my job gives me plenty of windshield time.

Since I'm in the "B's", I've also discovered Ted Bell's series Assassin, Pirate, Spy, Tsar, Warlord

and the Shane Scully series by Steven J Cannell

Darlinboy · 22 May 2011, 09:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Minos

Hi all,

I'm reading Steve Berry's latest novel: The Jefferson Key.
As always, it's compelling and an enjoyable read, but last night, I came across this horror:

"She motioned at his wristwatch. A Rolex Submariner. "You like it?"
What was not to like? Gilt-faced. Gold lettering.
Accurate to a tenth of a second on a battery that lasted practically forever. A gift to himself a few years ago after a particularly lucrative assignment."

Steve Berry is usually relatively well-informed, but this sucks.

I'm rather disappointed, or is there a new model of Sub I missed?

Any comments?

'Scuse me while I barf.

Tunacan26 · 22 May 2011, 10:37 PM

Nice "research."

Numismatist · 22 May 2011, 10:53 PM

Maybe he's gotta fake?

Paracentesis · 22 May 2011, 11:05 PM

Beat me to it:

Chapter 31: ...he walked slowly but purposefully towards the market trader, and, as he approached, flipped off the safety with his well-practiced right thumb. "I hope you realise you've made me a laughing stock at the Golf Club", he growled, as he levelled the pistol at the terrified...

Speed · 22 May 2011, 11:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Minos

Hi all,

I'm reading Steve Berry's latest novel: The Jefferson Key.
As always, it's compelling and an enjoyable read, but last night, I came across this horror:

"She motioned at his wristwatch. A Rolex Submariner. "You like it?"
What was not to like? Gilt-faced. Gold lettering.
Accurate to a tenth of a second on a battery that lasted practically forever. A gift to himself a few years ago after a particularly lucrative assignment."

Steve Berry is usually relatively well-informed, but this sucks.

I'm rather disappointed, or is there a new model of Sub I missed?

Any comments?

Send him an email

watchf · 22 May 2011, 11:12 PM

Is he using 'battery' as a metaphor to an automatic movement LMAO. Who knows but there is definitely on way to cover up his use of 1/10 of a sec accuracy.

Rolesor · 22 May 2011, 11:19 PM

Thats...just....not....good...lol

Megalobyte · 22 May 2011, 11:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by watchf

Is he using 'battery' as a metaphor to an automatic movement LMAO. Who knows but there is definitely on way to cover up his use of 1/10 of a sec accuracy.

Why? My Sub-C is accurate to 1/10th a day, and it's battery never needs replacing... :) Actually my Sub does about 4 seconds a week, I check it when I cock the hammer back on my Glock.

RoyalDecapitation · 23 May 2011, 02:59 AM

But it's true, mechanical movements last practically forever. Compared to crummy batteries of course

threemonkeys · 23 May 2011, 03:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Minos

Hi all,

I'm reading Steve Berry's latest novel: The Jefferson Key.
As always, it's compelling and an enjoyable read, but last night, I came across this horror:

"She motioned at his wristwatch. A Rolex Submariner. "You like it?"
What was not to like? Gilt-faced. Gold lettering.
Accurate to a tenth of a second on a battery that lasted practically forever. A gift to himself a few years ago after a particularly lucrative assignment."

Steve Berry is usually relatively well-informed, but this sucks.

I'm rather disappointed, or is there a new model of Sub I missed?

Any comments?

I feel lightheaded. Maybe I should go lay down and rest for a bit. And I think I'm going to be ill.

dnagwhogas · 23 May 2011, 03:03 AM

Maybe he was figuratively speaking? .......????

HKtoter · 23 May 2011, 03:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paracentesis

Beat me to it:

Chapter 31: ...he walked slowly but purposefully towards the market trader, and, as he approached, flipped off the safety with his well-practiced right thumb. "I hope you realise you've made me a laughing stock at the Golf Club", he growled, as he levelled the pistol at the terrified...

Not sure of your issue here.

R.G · 23 May 2011, 03:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Numismatist

Maybe he's gotta fake?

Ha ha my initial thought too!

Saxon007 · 23 May 2011, 03:57 AM

Write him and his editor a letter and they may fix it for the next edition.

Paracentesis · 23 May 2011, 04:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HKtoter

Not sure of your issue here.

Issue? It's a joke, and, I thought, rather a good one, though I say so myself. Deconstructing humour tends to kill it stone dead, but here y'all go:

Action thriller - fake watch - market trader - golf club where people would spot a fake - embarrassment of action hero - revenge.

PM me if you need the joke explaining to you in any further detail.

Numismatist · 23 May 2011, 04:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paracentesis

PM me if you need the joke explaining to you in any further detail.

Can you explain why the chicken crossed the road please?

Paracentesis · 23 May 2011, 04:32 AM

Now that's a tough one!

Welshwatchman · 23 May 2011, 04:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Numismatist

Can you explain why the chicken crossed the road please?

Guess who was walking in the other direction?

HKtoter · 23 May 2011, 04:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paracentesis

Issue? It's a joke, and, I thought, rather a good one, though I say so myself. Deconstructing humour tends to kill it stone dead, but here y'all go:

Action thriller - fake watch - market trader - golf club where people would spot a fake - embarrassment of action hero - revenge.

PM me if you need the joke explaining to you in any further detail.

Still don't get it. Nothing mentioned about a watch, just a thumb safety.
If someone is pulling out a firearm, I'm not concerned with the authenticity of his timepiece.

The guy could be wearing long-sleeves. You didn't mention his attire.

Minos · 23 May 2011, 05:57 AM

Some of you actually made me laugh.
Excellent jokes!

Anyway, I just sent Steve Berry an email. We'll see what comes of it, if anything.

(1% on his sales would be nice...

)

Speed · 23 May 2011, 06:17 AM

Can't see it keeping him up late at night...:-/

Scunner · 23 May 2011, 06:22 AM

Maybe the publisher will correct the error and all previous editions will become desirable & valuable to all rolex collectors

Runnin' Rebel · 23 May 2011, 06:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Megalobyte

Why? My Sub-C is accurate to 1/10th a day, and it's battery never needs replacing... :) Actually my Sub does about 4 seconds a week, I check it when I cock the hammer back on my Glock.

Glock don't be having hammers, you knew that of course

Grumpy Badger · 23 May 2011, 06:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Minos

Some of you actually made me laugh.
Excellent jokes!

Anyway, I just sent Steve Berry an email. We'll see what comes of it, if anything.

(1% on his sales would be nice...

)

Ian Fleming did take advice from readers on a few issues with Bond so you never know...

HKtoter · 23 May 2011, 06:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JAGERVEGAS

Glock don't be having hammers, you knew that of course

Yup

Megalobyte · 23 May 2011, 07:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JAGERVEGAS

Glock don't be having hammers, you knew that of course

Yes, I do know they have an internal striker, and yet, in books and movies, you'll see a guy somehow cocking a hammer that doesn't exist on their Glock. Same thing as this author's ignorance about watches.

22 May 2011, 08:22 PM	#1
Minos Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Christophe Location: Belgium Watch: The 1 on my wrist. Posts: 68	Steve Berry: Great author, but not a WIS Hi all, I'm reading Steve Berry's latest novel: The Jefferson Key. As always, it's compelling and an enjoyable read, but last night, I came across this horror: "She motioned at his wristwatch. A Rolex Submariner. "You like it?" What was not to like? Gilt-faced. Gold lettering. Accurate to a tenth of a second on a battery that lasted practically forever. A gift to himself a few years ago after a particularly lucrative assignment." Steve Berry is usually relatively well-informed, but this sucks. I'm rather disappointed, or is there a new model of Sub I missed? Any comments?

22 May 2011, 10:53 PM	#5
Numismatist "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Chris Location: Camden ME & STT Watch: 116600 Posts: 6,350	Maybe he's gotta fake? __________________ Rolex 116600 Sea-dweller Montblanc Solitaire Doué Black & White Legrand FP Montblanc Solitaire Doué Black & White RB Montblanc Meisterstück Diamond Mozart BP Montblanc Meisterstück Mozart BP

22 May 2011, 11:19 PM	#9
Rolesor "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Brandon Location: Toronto, ON Watch: 116234 Posts: 4,150	Thats...just....not....good...lol __________________ 116234 - Blue Concentric Dial - Fluted Bezel - Oyster Bracelet Tudor Black Bay 54 - Rubber Strap

23 May 2011, 03:03 AM	#13
dnagwhogas "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: MauiBacerdo Location: Chicago Watch: N :Learn Posts: 902	Maybe he was figuratively speaking? .......???? __________________ P-Club Member # 7 Time is what prevents everything from happening at once.

23 May 2011, 03:57 AM	#16
Saxon007 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 2,002	Write him and his editor a letter and they may fix it for the next edition. __________________ Licensed to kill time.

22 May 2011, 09:10 PM	#2
Sperry "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Jim Location: Alpha Posts: 3,383	Writer's license? I'm working through all of his stuff via CD, as my job gives me plenty of windshield time. Since I'm in the "B's", I've also discovered Ted Bell's series Assassin, Pirate, Spy, Tsar, Warlord and the Shane Scully series by Steven J Cannell

22 May 2011, 10:37 PM	#4
Tunacan26 Banned Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Chuck Location: Florida Watch: Hulk, DJ, Bluesy Posts: 1,890	Nice "research."

22 May 2011, 11:05 PM	#6
Paracentesis Banned Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: James Location: UK Watch: Tissot Posts: 1,454	Beat me to it: Chapter 31: ...he walked slowly but purposefully towards the market trader, and, as he approached, flipped off the safety with his well-practiced right thumb. "I hope you realise you've made me a laughing stock at the Golf Club", he growled, as he levelled the pistol at the terrified...

22 May 2011, 11:12 PM	#8
watchf "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Australia Posts: 2,458	Is he using 'battery' as a metaphor to an automatic movement LMAO. Who knows but there is definitely on way to cover up his use of 1/10 of a sec accuracy.

23 May 2011, 02:59 AM	#11
RoyalDecapitation "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Kuala Lumpur Watch: 116520 Posts: 47	But it's true, mechanical movements last practically forever. Compared to crummy batteries of course

23 May 2011, 04:32 AM	#19
Paracentesis Banned Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: James Location: UK Watch: Tissot Posts: 1,454	Now that's a tough one!

23 May 2011, 05:57 AM	#22
Minos Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Christophe Location: Belgium Watch: The 1 on my wrist. Posts: 68	Love the reactions, guys! Some of you actually made me laugh. Excellent jokes! Anyway, I just sent Steve Berry an email. We'll see what comes of it, if anything. (1% on his sales would be nice...)

23 May 2011, 06:17 AM	#23
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	Can't see it keeping him up late at night...:-/

23 May 2011, 06:22 AM	#24
Scunner "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Ian Location: Lanarkshire, SCOT Watch: the Weather Posts: 257	Maybe the publisher will correct the error and all previous editions will become desirable & valuable to all rolex collectors

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