Rolex

The vintage Rolex field guide

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By Europa Star

April 2020

The “vintage Rolex field guide” is a new book by Morning Tundra that will help aficionados spot, identify and assess the best vintage Rolex watches with the right data.

The vintage Rolex field guide

RECOMMENDED READING

By Europa Star

April 2020

The vintage Rolex field guide

The “vintage Rolex field guide” is a new book by Morning Tundra that will help aficionados spot, identify and assess the best vintage Rolex watches with the right data.

THE VINTAGE ROLEX FIELD GUIDE

By Morning Tundra

Does the sheer variety paralyse you? Are you stumped by the acronyms and jargon? Fearful of scammers and just want an honest watch at a fair price? Like you, each watch is unique and matching one to a collection or collector is a special event. Whether it’s a first or a last, the match is visceral and life long. There’s a lot of stake.

The Vintage Rolex Field Guide is your best shot at buying successfully and avoiding the pitfalls. It is full of advice and details without gushy superlatives. Spot, identify and assess the best vintage Rolex watches with the right data. Life is short and your time is precious so wear it well. If you’re ready to take action, this book is for you.

This guide will help you. Engage knowledgeably with dealers and seller. Match references to their movements. Access condition and correctness. Identify dial and bezel variants.

Size: 190 x 240 mm | Pages: 245 | Price: CHF 52

The vintage Rolex field guide

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