Finding a vintage Rolex is easy. Finding one that’s worth its price... that’s the challenge. Fakes are getting harder to spot, and a poor restoration could end up costing you more than its price in repairs. That’s a painful mistake you could avoid with the right information. Written by a seasoned collector, this guide will teach you the complex nuances of vintage Rolex watches, saving you from financial catastrophe and turning you into a savvy collector. 1,483 references are covered in extraordinary detail, from antique and vintage dress watches to contemporary professional watches. Bezel sizes, dial markings, case engraving, hands, movements and much more, all documented so you know exactly what you’re paying for. The guide will lead you from potential pitfall to glorious barn-find, with all the treacherous twists and turns along the way. There are plenty of pictures to inspire, inform and enlighten you as you learn to zero-in on your dream watch. The world of vintage Rolex watches is complex and nuanced, making it especially daunting for the first-time buyer. But armed with the facts, you will make informed choices that put you back in the driver’s seat.

A comprehensive, data-driven desk reference guide, to the world's favorite vintage watches. A companion to the acclaimed Field Guide, this is an enhanced, revised and extended edition with richer content and more data.

Ready for a vintage Rolex? Each piece is unique, just like you and matching a piece to a collection or collector is a special event. Whether it's a first or a last, the match can be visceral, profound. and life long. There's a lot at stake.Paralyzed by overwhelming variety? Stumped by numbers, acronyms, and jargon? Fearful of scammers? Just want an honest watch at a fair price?The Vintage Rolex Field Guide is your best shot at buying-well. It is full of advice and details to help you get facts and specs without gushy superlatives or marketeering. Spot, identify and assess the best examples of vintage Rolex watches quickly and easily. This guide offers only the most important data to help youMatch references to their correct movementsAssess condition like a seasoned collectorIdentify dial and bezel variantsRecognize significant models and understand their place in historyEngage knowledgeably with dealers and sellersLife is short and your time is precious so wear it well. If you're ready to take action this book is for you.

A mini-encyclopedia for enthusiasts, collectors, hunters and spotters of vintage Rolex wristwatches. An easy-to-use book of critical facts, data, and variations of the most desired and collectible vintage Rolex watches. Practical to carry, fun to read, and easy to use, it will help you find, purchase, and wear a high-quality example of your own.

This comprehensive and detailed reference guide to Rolex sports model watches is an indispensable asset to watch collectors and dealers. The only work of its kind, it covers the history of the Submariner, Sea-Dweller, Explorer, GMT-Master, Turn-O-Graph, Milgauss, and Cosmograph watches, from 1952 to 1990. The history of more than 140 vintage models is described in detail, with the watches shown in chronological order. Color photographs illustrate every watch model, with hundreds of diagrams providing clear and useful information about the development of each model. Twenty-two rare Rolex brochures are shown along with numerous catalog photographs and the associated sale prices of sports models sold at Christie1s and Sotheby's worldwide from 1997 to 2017. Also included is a current price guide for every model shown in the book. Rolex watches continue to dominate the collecting market, and this authoritative volume, now in its revised and expanded 4th edition, continues to be the essential resource for the Rolex collector, dealer, and auctioneer.

PRESENTATION: THE ROLEX WORLD “TOTAL ROLEX” : new 2016 edition with every single watch produced until today. It is a clear, detailed and updated guide for all those who want to approach and understand the market of Rolex wristwatches.This book is within everyone’s reach however at the same time represents a useful guide for Rolex collectors. With more than 1200 pictures, this book provides the main characteristics and updated market prices of all the legendary modern and vintage swiss-made wristwatches. It’s an adventurous journey across the history of Rolex most well-known and prestigious wristwatches. Each chapter describes a different model typology through high quality images, technical details and historical outlines. It’s a very easy-to-read book and it’s also ideal for every kind of watch collector, enthusiast and dealer. One book that tells many things about Rolex: from the Air-King to the Metropolitan, from the Twinlock to the Triplock, from Bubble Back to the Skipper’s watch and much more. Are you a watch collector and want to know everything about those modern and vintage watches? Have you recently approached the world of Rolex watches and are looking for assured answers to your doubts? For all this and much much more, this book is perfect for you. An essential guide for knowing the whole wonderful world of Rolex and safely collecting modern and vintage watches. TOPICS AIR-KING (Metropolitan, Explorer, Everest), BUBBLE BACK ( an Oyster usually called “OVETTO” in Italy) , CHRONOGRAPHS (single button, Oyster Centregraph, chronographs with “push-back case” …), DAYTONA, EXPLORER, GMT-MASTER I and GMT-MASTER II, MILGAUSS, MOON-PHASES, OYSTER DATE, OYSTER DATEJUST, OYSTER DATEJUST II, OYSTER DAYDATE, OYSTER DAY-DATE II ( at Baselworld 2008 Rolex launches the DAY-DATE II on the market) , OYSTER NO DATE, PRINCE (Brancard, Aerodynamic, Elegance, Railway …), QUARTZ, SKY-DWELLER ( the Oyster Perpetual Sky-Dweller (ø 42 mm.) presented at Baselworld 2012 and defined the watch as “For those who travel the world …”, is the first Rolex with two time zones and an annual calendar) , SUBMARINER AND SEA-DWELLER (DeepSea), TURN-O-GRAPH (TOG), YACHT-MASTER I, YACHT-MASTER II. The book includes an entire chapter with the updated price of every single Rolex watch.

William Kennedy (1814–1890) was an explorer and fur trader. In 1851 he was recommended to Lady Franklin as the commander of her second sponsored expedition in search of her husband, Arctic explorer Sir John Franklin (1786–1847), who had not returned from his 1845 expedition to chart the remaining unexplored section of the Arctic and the Northwest Passage. This volume, first published in 1853, contains Kennedy's account of his 1851 Arctic expedition to rescue Sir John Franklin. Written in the form of a diary, Kennedy describes in detail the hazardous conditions of the Arctic. The crew's experiences including snow blindness, frostbite, scurvy and explorations of land on foot accompanied by Husky dogs are described in detail. Kennedy's use of Inuit survival methods and the type of provisions which were used are also described, providing valuable insights into early nineteenth century methods of Arctic exploration.