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The Rolex Report
Revised and Expanded 4th Edition Table of Contents: |
| Foreword .... About the Author .... Preface .... Acknowledgements .... Introduction .... |
9 10 11 12 13 |
| Part I: Horology: The science of measuring time .... The Evolution of Clocks Through History .... A Chronological History of the Rolex Watch Company .... Rolex Wristwatch Profiles .... Quick Reference for Rolex Model Evolutions .... |
15 17 23 45 73 |
| Part II: Rolex or Replica? Don't get E-Screwed! .... How to use this section .... Watch Parts, Tools and Terminology .... The Cursory Inspection .... Watch Disassembly .... The Detailed Examination (Exterior) .... The Detailed Examination (Interior) .... Replica Categories .... Accessories .... Vintage Counterfeits .... Common Counterfeiting Mistakes .... Shopping Online (Caveat Emptor: Buyer Beware) .... |
77 78 80 83 100 102 110 113 118 123 126 129 |
| Part III: Rolex Parts Identification .... Case Identification Numbers .... End Pieces .... Bracelets .... Oyster Crowns .... Oyster Tubes .... "Standard" Dials .... "Additional Cost" Dials .... "Trade-In" Dials & Bezels .... Rolex Movements .... |
135 136 142 143 160 161 162 163 167 168 |
| Part IV: From the Factory to your Wrist .... The Rolex Facilities .... Birth of a Rolex .... Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified .... Basic Operation of the Winding Crown .... Basic Operation of the Elapse Time Bezel .... Basic Operation of the 24-hour Hand & Bezel .... Basic Operation of the Tachymeter Bezel Scale .... How to Photograph your Rolex .... Basic Care and Cleaning for your Rolex .... Servicing for your Rolex .... Rolex International Service Centers .... |
187 188 190 192 194 195 196 197 198 199 200 202 |
| APPENDIX I: PRICE LIST Wholesale & Suggested Retail .... Rolex Oyster Watches .... Rolex Cellini Watches .... Rolex Diamond Dials & Bezels .... Rolex Bracelets .... |
205 207 233 241 242 |
| APPENDIX II. ROLEX Case Reference Numbers .... | 252 |
| Frequently Asked Questions .... Glossary of Terminology .... Subject Index .... Bibliography .... Photo Credits .... Recommended Websites .... Post Script .... Notes .... |
270 275 282 285 286 287 288 289 |