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Rolex: Collecting Modern and Vintage Wristwatches

baunataler
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Hello,

This is my first post on this forum (I am a Longines owner), but was wondering if anybody has Guido Mondani's "Rolex: Collecting Modern and Vintage Wristwatches" book.
Is it good? I have an opportunity to buy it for 170€ (brand new). Is it worth the investment?

Thank you in advance for taking the time to answer me.
 
Darlinboy
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IMO it is a good one to have, and not a bad first. I would not rely too heavily on any single reference book for vintage Rolex - that arena is full of specialization and minutia.

Mistakes are very expensive and fakes/frauds are quite common. VRF is great source of info and expert advice, and has some very good reference material.
 
Nobody Move
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Another book worth seeking out is The Rolex Report by John Brozek; it's quite informative.
 
Teodoro Freeman
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Both nice, but as Darlingboy said they are not "god word". Bear in mind that there is no official history ever released by Rolex and in those messy times a lot happended at the factory, the delears and repair shops. exceptions and strange combinations are quite common
 
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