The BEST Damn ROLEX Reference Book---PERIOD ! ++ FREE BONUS NEW ROLEX Price List... March 1, 2008 Start Price USD 39.95 Current Price USD 39.95 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Thursday, September 04, 2008 End Time Thursday, September 11, 2008 Location St Petersburg, FL See more about 'The BEST Damn ROLEX Reference Book---PERIOD !' Description The Rolex Report eBay auction... Please Note: You are buying this Book directly from the Author & Publisher... Item Number: 1001 Description: The Rolex Report: An Unauthorized Reference Book for the Rolex Enthusiast, 4th Edition. This auction also includes the following... FREE BONUS The NEW Unofficial U.S. Price List Addendum, effective March 1, 2008. $30 VALUE !! Our Price: $39.95 + shipping Shipping & Handling Rates: The Shopping & Handling Rates for this auction are listed below based on the (2) different shipping methods offered to you during eBay's "check out": $6.95 Standard U.S. Shipping is is for U.S. customers ONLY, and will result in shipping via USPS Priority Mail, or Fed Ex Ground, based on the size and weight of your order. Including Guam, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, and Military APO addresses. $17.95 2nd Day Air U.S. Shipping is for U.S. customers ONLY, and will result in shipping via USPS Express Mail, or Fed-Ex 2nd Day Air, based on the size and weight of your order. Shipping Insurance is optional at $1.00 Failure to include Shipping Insurance with your order payment constitutes a waiver of liability on our part for ANY possible loss or damage of your order during shipping. THE ROLEX REPORT Revised and Expanded 4th Edition AN UNAUTHORIZED REFERENCE BOOK FOR THE ROLEX ENTHUSIAST by John E. Brozek with a Foreword by Jeffrey P. Hess (co-author of The Best of Time, Rolex Wristwatches) __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ As seen in International Wristwatch, Chronos, InSync, Klassik Uhren, Watch & Clock Review, Horological Journal (official magazine of the BHI), Horological Times (official magazine of the AWI), Vitals Man, Tampa Bay Illustrated, Boss Magazine and the NAWCC Bulletin, among others... The Rolex Report is also used by the American Society of Appraisers, as their "text book" for Authenticating Rolex Watches, during their Annual International Appraisers Conference. Don't BUY or SELL a ROLEX without THIS BOOK ! Professionally printed and "perfect-bound" in an attractive, easy to use reference book... Cram-packed with 288 PAGES of facts and figures with OVER 400 High-Resolution* Images. The result of over 10 years of personal research, this is a book you would be proud to display in your home or office. The Rolex Report also makes a great gift !!! Literally HUNDREDS of jewelrs around the world use The Rolex Report... Shouldn't You? RISK-FREE MONEY BACK GUARANTEE If you find a BETTER Reference Book, (OR) If you're simply not 100% COMPLETELY satisfied with THE ROLEX REPORT, FOR ANY REASON WHATSOEVER return it (in original condition), and I'll refund the purchase price! Requests must be made within 10-days of receiving the book, and please contact me prior to making a return for a Return Authorization Number--shipping is not refundable. Here is just some of the information you'll receive: An illustrated history following the "Evolution of Clocks Through History". This brief history chronicles the inventions that have shaped Horology as we know it. Included are such horological names as: Thomas Tompion, Christian Huygens, Ignatius Huggeford, John Harrison, Peter Henlein, Jost Burgi,Tycho Brahe, Galileo Galilei, Nicholas Facio, Abraham-Louis, Perrelet, Louis Recordon and Abraham-Loius Breguet. An extensive illustrated "Chronological History of The Rolex Watch Company". Starting with its inception as Wilsdorf & Davis in 1905, and following the Rolex Watch Company into the 21st Century. Detailed subjects include: Hans Wilhelm Wilsdorf, James Alfred Davis, the Boer War (South Africa), WWI, WW1, WWII, WW!!, W2, Basel Spring Watch Fair, Asprey, Rolex Awards of Enterprise, Goldsmith's Company, Hamilton, Smiths, and Gruen Watch Company, Dennison Watch Case Company, Cuno Korten, Chuck Yeager, Emil Borer, Jean & Hermann Aegler (Rebberg), Paul Perregaux, George Peret, Hermetic, British Himalayan Expedition Mount Everest (aka Mt. Everest), Sherpa Tenzing Norgay, Sir Edmund Hillary, Sir John Hunt, Raymond Lambert, Patrick & Andre J Heiniger, John Harwood, London's Daily Mail, Mercedes Gleitze, Sir Malcolm Campbell Bluebird Blue Bird, Gugleimo Marconi, W.A. Morrison, Bathyscaphe Bathyscape Trieste, FNRS-2, Marianas Trench, Auguste Jacques Piccard, Joakim Lehmkuhl (Timex), Swatch, Vintage Ads Advertisement, Catalog, Catalogs, Catalogue, Catalogues, Pamphlet, Pamphlets, Manual, Francis Baumgartner, Neuchatel, Besancon and Kew Observatory, Controle Officiel Suisse des Chronometres, COSC. (A brief example from the "Chronological History of the Rolex Watch Company" section.) A look at each of the Rolex models in a section called "Rolex Wristwatch Profiles". This section details the creation and evolution of the individual Rolex models including: PRINCE, BUBBLEBACK, DATEJUST, EXPLORER, TURN-O-GRAPH, SUBMARINER, MILGAUSS, GMT-MASTER, DAY-DATE "President", COSMOGRAPH "Daytona", SEA-DWELLER, OYSTERQUARTZ and YACHT-MASTER. As well as specialty models including: Tru-Beat (True-Beat), Brancard, Sporting Prince, Railway Prince, Jump Hour (Heures Sautantes), Quarter Century Club (1/4 Century Club), Quartz Beta 21 (CEH, Centre Electronique Horologer), Ovettone (Ovitone, Ovetto), Bubble Back, vintage Chronograph (Valjoux & Zenith El Primero), Metropolitan pocket guide, Air King, Air Giant brochure, Thunderbird (Thunder-Bird), NASA Space-Dweller, Deep Sea Special, COMEX (Compagnie Maritime d'Expertise), James Bond (Live And Let Die), G.M.T. (Pan AM American Airlines), Paul Newman, military models for the British Royal Navy and Marines, Royal Canadian Navy and Royal Air Force. (A brief example from the "Rolex Wristwatch Profiles" section.) "Rolex or Replica? Don't get E-Screwed!" Replicas, Fakes, Copies, Knock-Offs, Counterfeits... Whatever you call them it means the same thing and if you don't know what to look for you might get stuck with one. This section includes HUNDREDS of high-resolution comparison photos in a number of topics including: Watch Parts, Tools and Terminology, The Cursory Inspection, Watch Disassembly, The Detailed Examination, Replica Categories, Accessories, Vintage Counterfeits, Common Counterfeit Mistakes and Shopping Online... Caveat Emptor: Buyer Beware. (A brief example from the "Rolex or Replica? Don't get E-Screwed!" section.) A detailed resource for "Rolex Parts Identification". This section includes a highly detailed and informative resource with topics including: Case Identification Numbers, Serial Numbers, Hallmarks, Boxes, Tags, End Pieces, over 250 Bracelets, dozens of Oyster Crowns & Tubes, over 200 Dials, Bezels and over 100 Movements. (A brief example from the "Rolex Parts Identification" section.) A look at the life of a Rolex watch "From the Factory to your Wrist". Topics include: The Rolex Facilities, Birth of a Rolex, Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified, Basic Operation of the Winding Crown, Elapse Time Bezel, 24-hour Hand & Bezel and Tachymeter Bezel Scale, How to Photograph your Rolex, Basic Care and Cleaning for your Rolex, Servicing for your Rolex and Rolex International Service Centers. (A brief example from the "From the Factory to your Wrist" section.) APPENDIX I: ROLEX Price List - Wholesale & Retail. Wholesale & Suggested Retail Prices for Over 800 Rolex watch variations!!!! Including both Oyster & Cellini Watches, as well as Dials, Bezels and Bracelets. APPENDIX II: ROLEX Case Reference Numbers. An extensive resource which includes over 1500 Rolex Case Reference Numbers, identifying known movements and watch models. Including vintage styles such as: Scientific, Viceroy, Canadian, Moon Phase, Royal, Speedking Speed King, Charles Poluzzi, Life-Saver, Bombe, Drake, Unicorn, Veriflat, and Zephyr, as well as Cushion, Octagonal, and Tonnueau cases. Additional Information & Resources. We're not done yet!!! Additional highly informative resources include: Frequently Asked Questions, an Index, Glossary of Terminology and Recommended Websites. The Rolex Report TABLE OF CONTENTS You'll also receive (FREE) the UNOFFICIAL U.S. PRICE LIST ADDENDUM For Rolex Oyster & Cellini Watches (Effective March 1, 2008) in a NEW 34 Page Spread Sheet, with retail prices for over 600 watch variations and over 400 bracelets & links, as well as dials & bezels... Also listed are the BRAND NEW Rolex models and variations just released at Basel 2008 in April... Including the new 43mm Sea-Dweller DEEPSEA (116660); the new Submariners in White gold (116619) & Yellow gold (116618) with the new Ceramic bezel.; the new Daytona in Everose (rose) gold (116505); the new Day-Date II 41mm "Super-Presidents" in Platinum, Everose (Rose), Yellow & White gold (218206, 218235, 218238, 218239); as well as new "Special Edition" Datejusts... This is just our way of saying "THANK YOU" for your business, and proving once again that The Rolex Report includes the MOST CURRENT Rolex information available -- PERIOD !!! JOHN E. BROZEK (shown above with the actor, auto racing legend and namesake of the Paul Newman Daytona) has been collecting, appraising and authenticating Rolex watches for nearly 15 years; and is a proud member of... National Association of Watch & Clock Collectors, Inc. (NAWCC) American Watchmakers-Clockmakers Institute. (AWI) International Watch Collectors Society. (IWCS) International Watch & Jewelry Guild. (IWJG) National Pawnbrokers Association. (NPA) British Horological Institute. (BHI) World Wide Traders. (WWT) ABOVE: JOHN E. BROZEK shown at the Rolex booth during the 2005 BASELWORLD Watch & Jewelry Show in Switzerland. Published since 1999, The Rolex Report has become one of the most respected books in the world on the subject of Rolex watches. Copies have been requested by Rolex USA Headquarters in New York, as well as the Rolex SA Centre de Documentaion in Switzerland. A copy is even displayed in Rolex's Heritage Library, and dozens of authorized Rolex dealers around the world have ordered copies to educate their employees. The Rolex Report has OVER 25,000 satisfied customers,distributed in over 35 countries worldwide. Beware of "Questionable" eBooks... Since the introduction of The Rolex Report (over 7 years ago), there have been many opportunists marketing cheezy "Rolex Replica" PDF files here on eBay. Most of these "ebooks" were written by so-called "experts" who have little or no first-hand knowledge of Rolex watches. These are often the kind of guys who market "get rick quick" ebooks & information guides like "how to repair your credit", etc... Furthermore, their Rolex ebooks are often simply an extraction of info that can be found on the Internet FOR FREE, as well as some content "lifted" from my book. Even so, these ebooks contain NUMEROUS innacurracies, which could result in a VERY COSTLY mistake when authenticating a would-be Rolex watch. If you're going to take the time to educate yourself before making a $$$$ Rolex purchase, then you should be commended. But, shouldn't you also make sure that the person who's advise your taking actually knows what they're talking about ??? In an age of "printing on demand" and ebooks, any 14-year old kid with a computer can publisha so-called information ebook -- even if that person doesn't have a clue what he's talking about. Therefore, you should be wary of the many "experts" whom have recently surfaced here oneBay to peddle their ebooks, PDF files and Spiral-bound booklets... Particularly those who offerconfusingly-similar titled "Reports" in order to fool the buyer -- their "motives" are quite obvious... Rest assured, I am in NO WAY associated with the sellers marketing these cheap ebooks & guides. Accept NO Substitute !!! The Rolex Report is the ORIGINAL, FIRST and BEST Damn ROLEX Reference Book -- PERIOD !! And it's back by nearly 15 years of professional experience. Click here to review THOUSANDS of EBAY compliments for The Rolex Report... The Rolex Report has been reviewed by some of the most prestigious horological groups and publications in the world... The following is a BRIEF sample of the Feedback, Reviews, and Unsolicited Testimonials it has received. "... What John Brozek has accomplished here is a substantial and well put together compilation of materials that collectors and students of Rolex alike will surely use on a daily basis." --Jeffrey P. Hess, co-author of The Best of Time, Rolex Wristwatches (Quoted from the Foreword to The Rolex Report - 4th Edition) "If universities taught Rolex 101, John E. Brozek would be the professor. The watch collector wrote the comprehensive tome The Rolex Report... which covers the history and mechanics of the legendary brand -- including how to tell a real one from a fake." --Mark Glassman Quoted from Vitals Man Magazine The Cult of Rolex, Summer, 2005 "The Rolex Report is clearly written and provides much useful information for anyone who wishes to own, collect, or service this much sought after watch brand. The Rolex Report is highly recommended." --Robert D. Porter, CDW Quoted from Horological Times Magazine American Watchmakers-Clockmakers Institute May, 2005 "...This is a superb publication and should be the first Rolex book you should buy... There are many good features... the best being a comprehensive guide to fake and counterfeit Rolex watches and what to look for in a genuine Rolex watch..." --Reviewed by Edward Heliosz (Quoted from The Ultimate Rolex Library) "...I just can't say enough good things about this book. You will pull it from your bookshelf again and again. At $39.95, you won't really care when it becomes dog-eared and cracked, which it will from the constant use you will give it, believe me..." --Reviewed by Bruce Shawkey (Quoted from the Oct. 2003 issue of the NAWCC Bulletin, and reprinted in the Dec. 2003 issue of International Wristwatch Magazine.) Click to read the complete review: Scanned Review PAGE 1 Scanned Review PAGE 2 "For those watch collectors and enthusiasts, John Brozek's new 'Companion Pocket Guide' is an absolute must have for quick reference in an easy to carry booklet. It takes a lot of the mystery and confusion, or lack of information, out of Rolex, and answers a need that has been long awaited John Brozek has created a tool that is worth its weight in gold..." --Bertram Kalisher Editor, Chronos Magazine Director, the American Watch Guild. ______________________________________________________ "Your rolex book is the best watch book I ever read. I owned 1/2 of a small pawn shop, and sold vintage and estate watched for years. You let out all the closely held secrets in this book. These are the things I had to call the big dealers to ask. I have paid up to $150 for rolex books and have ALWAYS been disappointed until now." --D. King, Valrico, Florida "Better than advertised. This book is worth 1000x the cost. Thanks!" --eBay feedback Feb-13-04 "So good I purchased 3 more for my Friends , A Highly Recommended book." --eBay feedback Oct-16-03 "This is in fact the BEST DAMN Rolex Book PERIOD. A+++++" --eBay feedback Dec-16-04 "I have to say that I was very sceptical about your book due to the number of poor PDF files that people are selling [ebooks on eBay]... I have to say that I am stunned by your work in collating this book and cannot praise it enough... --Benedict Wormald London Please click the following link to read our... TERMS OF SALE: Please read these terms BEFORE bidding. If you do not agree to these terms then do not bid. Shipping... We "usually" ship TWICE PER WEEK (Tuesday & Friday)... "U.S." customers usually receive their order within 2-5 days of shipping. Please keep an eye out for your order! It is YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to check with your local Post Office or Customs Agency if the package doesn't arrive within a reasonable time. Payment Options... 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If you have QUESTIONS please e-mail us at jb247@hotmail.com , or call 1.866.99.ROLEX. ISBN: 0-9723133-0-3 Library of Congress Control Number: 2002110978 Copyright© 1999-2008 InfoQuest Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved. The following are registered trademarks of the Rolex Watch Company Limited, Geneva, Switzerland: Rolex, the Rolex crown logo (or coronet), Oyster, Perpetual, Oysterquartz, Cosmograph, Datejust, Day-Date, GMT-Master, Sea-Dweller, Explorer, Submariner, Milgauss, Prince, Air-King, Rolesium, Twinlock, Triplock, Tridor, Tudor, the Tudor shield logo, Jubilee and Cellini. We acknowledge the intellectual proprietary rights of the company and all their subsidiary companies and distributors. The Rolex Report and InfoQuest Publishing, Inc. are in no way associated with the Rolex Watch Company Ltd., or any of its subsidiaries. The author received no help in any way from Rolex or any of its associated companies or any serving employees. 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