Oyster Perpetual Submariner Book: Worth Buying?

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Yelfel

·Feb 22, 2026

Has anybody purchased or reviewed this book? Currently diving into the Submariner and considering another sub purchase, on top of the 16610LV and 14060M. Thought this book is a must have for Sub collectors, wondering if it's well done.

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Pvt-Public

·Feb 23, 2026

Yelfel

Currently diving into the Submariner and considering another sub purchase, on top of the 16610LV and 14060M. Thought this book is a must have for Sub collectors, wondeHas anybody purchased or reviewed this book? Currently diving into the Submariner and considering another sub purchase, on top of the 16610LV and 14060M. Thought this book is a must have for Sub collectors, wondering if it's well done.

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Yelfel

·Feb 23, 2026

Haha oops, fixed that.

 

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Wahoo98

·Feb 23, 2026

Don’t have the book but would also be interested in whether folks think it is good/worth it. A little pricey (hardcover) but seems to get good reviews online.

 

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YY77

·Feb 23, 2026

You could also get it on loan, at least that was offered some time ago:

https://omegaforums.net/threads/rolex-submariner-book.182183/

Thread 'Rolex Submariner Book' ·

I purchased the Rolex Submariner book and went through it pretty quickly. I would like to pass it on to someone else and I will send it along for free. The only thing I ask is that at some point...

blufinz52 · Mar 16, 2025

Edited: Feb 23, 2026

 

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hansaboy

·Feb 23, 2026

On sale in Sweden!

https://www.ditur.se/oyster-perpetual-submariner-ac1373

 

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blufinz52

·Feb 23, 2026·Hears dead people, not watch rotors.

YY77

You could also get it on loan, at least that was offered some time ago:

https://omegaforums.net/threads/rolex-submariner-book.182183/

Thread 'Rolex Submariner Book' ·

I purchased the Rolex Submariner book and went through it pretty quickly. I would like to pass it on to someone else and I will send it along for free. The only thing I ask is that at some point...

blufinz52 · Mar 16, 2025

I sent the book to a member here on OF and he sent it back to me after reading it. I then sent it to a member on TRF and haven't heard from him since.

I enjoyed the book. A very detailed history of the Submariner with great photos.

 

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ibis888

·Feb 23, 2026

It’s essentially a PR piece for Rolex, very different than the Moonwatch Only book.

Not much that a true collector nerd would be interested in.

A few interesting gems in there but probably not worth buying unless it’s a good price.

 

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SOG53

·Feb 23, 2026

I got mine as a gift. Agree w @ibis888 above
Published by Rolex. Lots of interesting pictures, history including movies, the only real reference info is the listing of all references in back with limited info but does include production numbers
Here’s the contents page and example of reference listings.

 

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Yelfel

·Feb 25, 2026

Thanks everyone for the replies! I may need to run down to my local bookstore and take a peek. Barnes and Nobles (for those lucky enough to have one near them) apparently carries the book, but whether they have it in a physical location will vary.