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The Vintage Rolex Field Manual: An Essential Collectors Reference Guide (1) (Chevalier)
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Review "Add This Vintage Rolex Book To Your Library Right Now. The Vintage Rolex Field Manual: Chevalier Edition is required reading for any serious Rolex enthusiast." "Whether you're a longtime collector or a newbie who's intimidated by all the jargon, pricing and nuance in the Rolex space, you need to get your hands on this book. The original was already comprehensive, but this is the edition to add to a serious library or give as a gift."OREN HARTOV, Watch Editor at GEAR PATROL (JUL 31, 2020) "The Vintage Rolex Field Manual is more than twenty years of experience and tons of handbooks, brochures, old magazine articles, and auction catalogs all stuffed in one book." "The amount of information in this book is overwhelming, in a good way. The book covers 1442 references and dozens of movements and bracelets. It's like a treasure trove of knowledge. I'm not familiar with any other works that cram so much info into a single book. The structure of the book is very clear and orderly, so it's easy to find what you're looking for." "Do I recommend the book? Absolutely! It's a must-read for fans of vintage Rolex watches and vintage watches in general. It's fascinating, but it's also immediately useful, and it can save you a lot of money and headaches.This book will also make you appreciate Rolex for its legacy and for what it has done for the watchmaking world in general. So, even if you're not interested in buying a vintage Rolex watch (for now), it's still an entertaining read." MELVIN HOLLENBERG, Editor at WaHaWatches (Aug 16, 2020)"The writing style of the Field Manual is a curious combination of data-driven research and opinion. For example, you'll find sections where advice is given as to which references are most desirable. A few pages later you will see a table with every reference in that line of watches listed along with some of their features." "A book like this is an essential overview and probably enough to get by in terms of buying either a relatively recent or a less valuable reference from a trusted source. However, more than a book will be needed if you plan to buy the more coveted and thus more often altered models. Overall I enjoyed the book and applaud the author for his ambition and for making progress in demystifying vintage Rolex watches." @Watchmedtime, Editor at Beyond The Dial (Aug 24, 2020)"VRFM provides historical context for it all. In addition to providing a historical overview of the brand, there are chapters on Rolex's place in aviation and the military; a thorough survey of Rolex calibers; and much more." "The book also gave me a newfound appreciation for Rolex's role in some of the most important human achievements of the 20th century. Not least of which is its role (I know, I know, Speedmaster fans) in aviation and spaceflight." TONY, Editor in Chief at Rescapement Weekend (Aug 23, 2020)White's manual demystifies collecting the world's most sought-after precision watches. Geared for both the neophyte and the obsessive, the Chevalier Edition of White's previously published guide offers fresh content, such as sidebar profiles of watch technicians, sellers, and even a dial lumer--and if you're curious about what that is, then this manual is for you. Accompanying the new material are dozens of high-quality photographs of vintage Rolexes, with a focus on the details a serious collector needs to consider when authenticating a potential purchase.The photos are gorgeous, as are the watches, but White's emphasis is on practical, attainable Rolexes a collector might encounter in the wild, rather than the highest-end luxury items. The backbone of this edition remains his manual, first published in 2019: a helpful and inviting survey of what a potential collector would want to understand before purchasing a pre-owned or vintage Rolex. White takes readers "beneath the lugs," exposing the period-correct guts of generations of Rolexes, including their winding screws, to a dozen types of hands, and the mechan
