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Acc Art Books

Oyster Perpetual Submariner, the Watch that Unlocked the Deep

The first book authorised by Rolex, devoted to the Submariner dive watch.

85/ 100
CTG scoreSafe betHow we score
Budget $50 to $100 Indicative range, today's price on the store
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Scores by criterion

Proven reliability 84
Satisfaction and consistency of user feedback over time.
Perceived value 87
How valuable it feels compared with the budget.
Bond and memory 87
What the gift says about the relationship, and what remains months later.
Originality 84
The opposite of the cliché expected for this recipient.
Novelty 85
Age of the product since it went on sale: top score for the first three months, then it declines over time.

Our verdict

85 / 100

It narrows in on one famous dive watch rather than the whole brand, so it reads as a gift for someone whose taste you know. The Rolex authorisation gives it a collectible feel.

Best forA Submariner admirer who wants the model's history in a single well-made volume.
Best occasionChristmas, milestone birthday
Avoid ifThe person has no particular interest in Rolex or dive watches.
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Frequently asked questions

Who published it?

Wallpaper*, with Acc Art Books as the listed brand.

Is it authorised by Rolex?

The listing describes it as the first book ever authorised by Rolex.

Is it part of a series?

Yes, it is presented as the first in a series on the brand's watches.

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How we score

The CTG score out of 100 is the weighted average of five criteria rated for every product: proven reliability (36%), perceived value (18%), bond and memory (18%), originality (14%) and novelty (14%). Each criterion has its own published scale, identical for every product: it rates generously, because every product in our selection is already good. The score does not depend on the guide. 60 to 69: average gift. 70 to 77: good pick. 78 to 85: safe bet. 86 to 89: favorite. 90 and above: the perfect gift, a label reserved for excellent products that customers like, one winner per occasion. In a guide, the score for the recipient combines this score with the place in the ranking. The budget is an indicative range: the exact price is shown by the store at checkout. Read our full selection method →

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