Guest Sql_pl Posted February 25, 2011 Report Posted February 25, 2011 As much as I can understand how Vintage Daytona watches get more expensive almost every day, how even their parts go into crazy prices category (dials alone listed for $4k), I just do not understand things like this: www.ultimaterolexdaytona.com Yes it is an amazing book with tons of unbelievably good pics but 4 000 EUR????? Four thousand EURO for a book with some watch pics inside? What is even more extreme is how the veru first example sold for 31 000 EUR on an auction. Unbelievable. I hope someone reps this book!
modelizer Posted February 25, 2011 Report Posted February 25, 2011 €4k for a newly produced book?! That's just pure insanity in my book.. No matter how good the text content and pics are.. Do they accept payment by PayPal?
lhooq Posted February 25, 2011 Report Posted February 25, 2011 Thanks for the link, sql! There are some very nice macros that can be viewed for free!
Lobster Posted February 25, 2011 Report Posted February 25, 2011 You're right, I mean people debate how much is TOO much to spend on a watch, but then again we can all appreciate how difficult it is and how much time it takes to build a great watch and movement. As for a book, for that price I want AMAZING knowledge. Not only do I want to know everything about the Daytona that I cannot retrieve from the net (incl pics), but I want to know the secret of the universe, God, the angels, a share of the Rolex Company etc etc etc ... I mean come on!1!!!!!1
Watchmeister Posted February 25, 2011 Report Posted February 25, 2011 At 4k for a book you only have to sell one. Reminds me of the old joke: A passerby seeing a homeless person with a sign asking for $10,000 for a cup of coffee asked how the homeless person could be asking for that. THe homeless man's response...."It only takes one."
praetor Posted February 25, 2011 Report Posted February 25, 2011 wow... lol I'd make a perfect daytona from scratch for $4k.
freddy333 Posted February 25, 2011 Report Posted February 25, 2011 All I can say is never underestimate the insanity that goes with vintage Rolex pricing. If it says Rolex, expect the unexpected.
krpster Posted February 25, 2011 Report Posted February 25, 2011 Thanks for the link, sql! There are some very nice macros that can be viewed for free! True. But why not just keep a set for yourself? Click to embiggen. Managed to "extract" the images. I have the rest if anyone is interested.
lhooq Posted February 25, 2011 Report Posted February 25, 2011 Big thanks, krpster! Those go into my archive! It's fascinating to see that Newman dial up close. I don't think I've ever seen a PN without the recessed minute track in such detail.
Revano Posted February 26, 2011 Report Posted February 26, 2011 Goes to show how crazy some Rolex fans are to fork out $40k or €31k for a book. I suspect the value of this book could increase over time, because it's a limited edition, based on the regular price of 4000 euros.
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