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Book Synopsis Legendary Wristwatches by : Stefan Muser
Download or read book Legendary Wristwatches written by Stefan Muser and published by Schiffer Publishing. This book was released on 2015 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This introductory guide and valuation of the world's most legendary wristwatches includes more than 200 photographs that trace the trends of man's favorite toy - and his only socially acceptable piece of jewelry - for more than 100 years. The finely detailed photos reveal the beautiful and fascinating fashions in wristwatch style from 1879 to the modern era. From the prolific collection of renowned auctioneer and wristwatch expert Stefan Muser, the most legendary models from every era are described and pictured. Brands include Omega, Patek Philippe, Longines, Cartier, Rolex, Vacheron & Constantin, Ulysse Nardin, Orlys, Vulcain, IWC, and Movado. Values range from interesting and trouble-free entry-level wristwatches to exceptionally rare pieces for ambitious collectors.
Download or read book Watches: A Guide by Hodinkee written by and published by Assouline Publishing. This book was released on 2019-12-01 with total page 6 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over a short ten-year time-span, Hodinkee has positioned itself as the preeminent and most distinguished destination for modern and vintage wristwatch enthusiasts. Exiting a career in finance, Ben Clymer decided to fuse his horological and writing passions in order to start a blog discussing everything from new products to vintage wristwatch auctions. Titling his endeavor after the Czech word hodinky, which means ‘little watch,’ Clymer sought to create a platform that was casual and accessible to all levels of enthusiasts—within a few years The New York Times dubbed him the “High Priest of Horology.”
Book Synopsis Iconic Wristwatches by : James Herbert
Download or read book Iconic Wristwatches written by James Herbert and published by Schiffer Publishing. This book was released on 2023-04-28 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this richly illustrated work, watch expert Herbert James recounts the exciting histories and notable moments of the 23 most famous watch brands in the world and the histories of their most legendary models, with more than 290 wristwatches included. In this updated edition, the list of luxury watchmakers, with names such as A. Lange & Söhne or Blancpain, Breitling, Cartier, and Glashütte Original through to Rolex and Zenith, has been expanded to include the IWC, Longines, and Tudor brands. The 272 pages of this handbook offer fascinating insights into international watch culture.
Book Synopsis A Man and His Watch by : Matt Hranek
Download or read book A Man and His Watch written by Matt Hranek and published by Artisan. This book was released on 2017-10-31 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “I’ve paged through stacks of books on the history of watches. . . . But I hadn’t come across a book that actually moved me until I picked up A Man and His Watch. The volume is filled with heartfelt stories.” —T: The New York Times Style Magazine Paul Newman wore his Rolex Daytona every single day for 35 years until his death in 2008. The iconic timepiece, probably the single most sought-after watch in the world, is now in the possession of his daughter Clea, who wears it every day in his memory. Franklin Roosevelt wore an elegant gold Tiffany watch, gifted to him by a friend on his birthday, to the famous Yalta Conference where he shook the hands of Joseph Stalin and Winston Churchill. JFK’s Omega worn to his presidential inauguration, Ralph Lauren’s watch purchased from Andy Warhol’s personal collection, Sir Edmund Hillary’s Rolex worn during the first-ever summit of Mt. Everest . . . these and many more compose the stories of the world’s most coveted watches captured in A Man and His Watch. Matthew Hranek, a watch collector and NYC men’s style fixture, has traveled the world conducting firsthand interviews and diving into exclusive collections to gather the never-before-told stories of 76 watches, completed with stunning original photography of every single piece. Through these intimate accounts and Hranek’s storytelling, the watches become more than just timepieces and status symbols; they represent historical moments, pioneering achievements, heirlooms, family mementos, gifts of affection, and lifelong friendships.
Book Synopsis A Grand Complication by : Stacy Perman
Download or read book A Grand Complication written by Stacy Perman and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2013-02-19 with total page 342 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The race between two ambitious, complicated men in the early 1900s to create the most extravagant, complicated timepiece ever"--
Book Synopsis Classic Wristwatches 2014-2015 by : Anon
Download or read book Classic Wristwatches 2014-2015 written by Anon and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2014-04-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A price guide to vintage mechanical watches from more than forty historically significant brands. Illustrated in full color. Now in its third edition, Classic Wristwatches is an attractive and easy-to-use resource for information on vintage watches, that is, watches no longer in current production. For each of the more than 900* timepieces listed, the authors provide a color photograph; a description of the movement, case, and special features or historical significance; and an estimated value, based on recent auction results. They also forecast whether the value will increase, decrease, or remain the same. The watches are arranged alphabetically by manufacturer; the featured brands include mainstays like Rolex and Patek Philippe, as well as rarities like Record and Enicar. *misprinted on cover as more than 1,300
Book Synopsis Wrist Watches Explained by : Michael Fraser
Download or read book Wrist Watches Explained written by Michael Fraser and published by Vyiha Publishing. This book was released on 2016-03-26 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book wants to be an introductory book to those who have always been wondered how their precious watches work but never dared to ask. In this technical but yet easy to understand work, wrist watches are covered in an orderly way to have eventually an idea of not only the complex watches mechanisms but also the most important watch models and companies. It is not a substitute for the more advanced and detailed books about watches but this book will serve the curious minds well.
Book Synopsis The Best of Time, Rolex Wristwatches by : James M. Dowling
Download or read book The Best of Time, Rolex Wristwatches written by James M. Dowling and published by Schiffer Pub Limited. This book was released on 2001 with total page 399 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The name Rolex is recognized around the world. As an icon of beauty, quality, accuracy, style, and taste. While there are other fine manufacturers of timepieces, none has reached this pinnacle of public respect and acclaim. The watches produced by Rolex over the last 90 years are celebrated in this lavishly illustrated classic, now in an expanded second edition. Dowling and Hess, both acknowledged Rolex authorities, have captured the watches' beauty in color photography and present the most thorough and extensive history written of the company. Information for collectors and newly revised market values of the watches make this a truly useful volume, one that will be cherished by watch lovers around the world.
Book Synopsis Wristwatch Annual 2020: The Catalog of Producers, Prices, Models, and Specifications (Wristwatch Annual) by : Peter Braun
Download or read book Wristwatch Annual 2020: The Catalog of Producers, Prices, Models, and Specifications (Wristwatch Annual) written by Peter Braun and published by WW Norton. This book was released on 2020-04-28 with total page 1970 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The essential guide for the collector of mechanical wristwatches, with complete information on over 1,400 models from some 130 international brands With Wristwatch Annual, collectors have at hand a wealth of information on the latest offerings from today’s most important watch producers, from Swiss mainstays like Rolex and Patek Philippe to the maverick independent brands springing up across Europe and the U.S. The book is arranged alphabetically by producer, and the movement, functions, case, band, price, and variations of each pictured watch are fully described. This year’s edition, like its predecessors, will feature a variety of additional articles on independent watchmaking, key personalities in the watch world, and the technical aspects of horology. An illustrated glossary and a primer on watch care help acclimate the reader to the world of fine timepieces.
Book Synopsis The Old Money Book - 2nd Edition by : Byron Tully
Download or read book The Old Money Book - 2nd Edition written by Byron Tully and published by . This book was released on 2020-11-15 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Old Money Book details how anyone from any background can adopt the values, priorities, and habits of America's Upper Class in order to live a richer life. Expanded and updated for a post-pandemic world.
Book Synopsis Patek Philippe, Legendary Watches by : Antiquorum Auctioneers, Geneva
Download or read book Patek Philippe, Legendary Watches written by Antiquorum Auctioneers, Geneva and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Wristwatch Annual 2019: The Catalog of Producers, Prices, Models, and Specifications by : Peter Braun
Download or read book Wristwatch Annual 2019: The Catalog of Producers, Prices, Models, and Specifications written by Peter Braun and published by WW Norton. This book was released on 2019-03-19 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The essential guide for the collector of mechanical wristwatches, with complete information on over 1,400 models from some 130 international brands With Wristwatch Annual, collectors have at hand a wealth of information on the latest offerings from today’s most important watch producers, from Swiss mainstays like Rolex and Patek Philippe to the maverick independent brands springing up across Europe and the U.S. The book is arranged alphabetically by producer, and the movement, functions, case, band, price, and variations of each pictured watch are fully described. This year’s edition, like its predecessors, will feature a variety of additional articles on independent watchmaking, key personalities in the watch world, and the technical aspects of horology. An illustrated glossary and a primer on watch care help acclimate the reader to the world of fine timepieces.
Book Synopsis Wristwatch Annual 2015 by : Peter Braun
Download or read book Wristwatch Annual 2015 written by Peter Braun and published by WW Norton. This book was released on 2013-09-03 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The must-have guide for the collector of mechanical wristwatches. Complete information?including prices?on over 1,400 models made by more than 130 international brands. This seventeenth edition of industry bible Wristwatch Annual is the must-have guide for the collector of mechanical wristwatches. A classic for aficionados of fine watchmaking, the book provides complete information?including prices?on over 1,400 models made by more than 130 international brands. Each watch is accompanied by a color illustration, complete specifications, including price, movement, complications, case, band, and available variations. Featured in this year’s edition is the latest news from independent watchmakers; expert advice on crowns; what’s happening on the business side of the industry; the problem of counterfeiting; and profiles of watchmaking’s mavericks. At the end of this e-book edition, a price list for all the watches is included?a handy feature for looking up a model in a particular range or comparing manufacturers’ prices.
Book Synopsis Wristwatch Annual 2014: The Catalog of Producers, Prices, Models, and Specifications by : Peter Braun
Download or read book Wristwatch Annual 2014: The Catalog of Producers, Prices, Models, and Specifications written by Peter Braun and published by WW Norton. This book was released on 2013-06-11 with total page 2096 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The definitive guide for the collector of mechanical wristwatches, with complete information—including prices—on over 1,400 models made by more than 130 international brands The sixteenth edition of this watch-industry mainstay features more than 1,400 of the world’s most luxurious wristwatches, providing a color photograph and complete specifications for each one. With Wristwatch Annual, collectors have a wealth of information close at hand: the book is arranged alphabetically by producer, and within each producer’s section are complete details for each watch, including price, materials, movement, special features, complications, case, dial, band, and available variations of a particular model. A glossary and pronunciation guide help acclimate the reader to the world of fine timepieces, and, for prospective buyers, the addresses of all featured producers are listed together. The elegant photography and layout will encourage people to peruse the year’s offerings for aesthetic appeal as well as technical features. The range of styles, from classic to modern, reflects the inclusive nature of this book, which watch collectors around the world will find both a handy reference and required reading.
Book Synopsis Wristwatch Annual 2013: The Catalog of Producers, Prices, Models, and Specifications by : Peter Braun
Download or read book Wristwatch Annual 2013: The Catalog of Producers, Prices, Models, and Specifications written by Peter Braun and published by WW Norton. This book was released on 2013-06-11 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The definitive reference for the collector of mechanical wristwatches, now with a special offer on the print edition. This fifteenth edition of industry mainstay Wristwatch Annual features more than 1,400 of the world’s most luxurious timepieces, from 175 international brands. For each watch, the editors provide a color photograph and complete specifications, including price, movement, complications, case, band, and available variations. Bonus editorial features include a survey of independent watchmaking, an update on the online watch scene, and a glossary of horological terms. Added especially for the e-book edition is a price list for all the watches. Looking for a model in a particular range or want to compare manufacturers’ prices? Check this handy new feature at the end of the book.
Download or read book Vintage Rolex written by David Silver and published by Rizzoli Publications. This book was released on 2020-10-27 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'A gorgeously indulgent new coffee-table heavyweight.' - Esquire magazine 'An ode, a love letter, and a paean to family tradition while also being a celebration of the longevity of the Rolex brand, this tome is encyclopedic and monumental in its scope.' - New York Journal of Books For more than a century, Rolex has stood apart as the most legendary brand of watch in the world. Ever the record setter--the Daytona, belonging to actor Paul Newman, was auctioned by Phillips in New York in October 2017 for $17.8 million--it comes as no surprise that Rolex is the most collected watch label in the world. Published to celebrate The Vintage Watch Company's 25th anniversary in 2020, the book contains a unique pictorial collection of vintage Rolex watches that have passed through the shop during the past 25 years. From early Rolex pocket watches to the world's first wristwatches, elegant in their simplicity yet revolutionary in their impact, to the very first Submariners, iconic Daytonas, and jewel-encrusted Crown collections, the mesmerizing archive of vintage timepieces charts the extraordinary rise of an extraordinary brand.
Book Synopsis A Grand Complication by : Stacy Perman
Download or read book A Grand Complication written by Stacy Perman and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2013-02-19 with total page 525 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Two wealthy and powerful men engage in a decades-long contest to create and possess the most remarkable watch in history. James Ward Packard of Warren, Ohio, was an entrepreneur and a talented engineer of infinite curiosity, a self-made man who earned millions from his inventions, including the design and manufacture of America’s first luxury car—the elegant and storied Packard. Henry Graves, Jr., was the very essence of blue-blooded refinement in the early 1900s: son of a Wall Street financier, a central figure in New York high society, and a connoisseur of beautiful things—especially fine watches. Then, as now, expensive watches were the ultimate sign of luxury and wealth, but in the early twentieth century the limitless ambition, wealth, and creativity of these two men pushed the boundaries of mathematics, astronomy, craftsmanship, technology, and physics to create ever more ingenious timepieces. In any watch, features beyond the display of hours, minutes, and seconds are known as “complications.” Packard and Graves spurred acclaimed Swiss watchmaker Patek Philippe to create the Mona Lisa of timepieces—a fabled watch that incorporated twenty-four complications and took nearly eight years to design and build. For the period, it was the most complicated watch ever created. For years it disappeared, but then it surfaced at a Sotheby’s auction in 1999, touching off a heated bidding war, shattering all known records when it fetched $11 million from an anonymous bidder. New York Times bestselling author Stacy Perman takes us from the clubby world of New York high society into the ateliers of the greatest Swiss watchmakers, and into the high-octane, often secretive subculture of modern-day watch collecting. With meticulous research, vivid historical details, and a wealth of dynamic personalities, A Grand Complication is the fascinating story of the thrilling duel between two of the most intriguing men of the early twentieth century. Above all, it is a sweeping chronicle of innovation, the desire for beauty, and the lengths people will go to possess it.
