Watches
by Judith Miller
Price: £10 / $15
The story of wristwatch design, from the 1910s through vintage classics to today's masterpieces, told through over 300 stunning images. Fascinating feature spreads shine a spotlight on the most desirable makers, models and collecting areas.
Celebrity Quotes
- "I've been on a calendar, but I've never been on time." Marilyn Monroe
- "Dogs lead a nice life. You never see a dog with a wristwatch." George Carlin
- "The time is always right to do what is right." Martin Luther King
- "There is time for work. And time for love. That leaves no other time." Coco Chanel
Contents
The market for classic and vintage watches has grown enormously in recent years, with endorsements by celebrities and film characters such as James Bond making them the ultimate gentleman’s accessory. Watches looks at examples from each decade of the 20th century as well as collecting areas such as novelty, diving, military and mystery watches. The perfect book for the stylish dresser and watch enthusiast alike.
The perfect gift book for any man who loves watches.
Watch brands include: Audemard Piguet, Awoner Watch Co., Baume & Mercier, Benrus, Blancpain, Breguet, Breitling, Bulova, Pierre Cardin, Cartier, Chanel, Corum, Eberhard & Co., Elgin, Eterna, Girard-Perregaux, Gruen, Gubelin, Hamilton, Harwood, Heuer, Illinois, International Watch Co., Jaeger, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Junghans, Jules Jurgensen, Calvin Klein, LeCoultre, Liban, Longines, Lord Elgin, Movado, Omega, Panerei, Patek Philippe, Piaget, Pulsar, Rolex, Seiko, Silberstein, Swatch, Tag Heuer, Tiffany & Co, Tissot, Tudor, Universal, Vacheron & Constantin, Venus, Waltham, Wilsdorf & Davies, Zenith, and Zodiac.
