- Paperback: 376 pages
- Publisher: Abbeville Press Inc.,U.S.; illustrated edition edition (27 Nov 1998)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0789204487
- ISBN-13: 978-0789204486
- Product Dimensions: 21.4 x 14.9 x 1.9 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 2,994,335 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Every year hundreds of new wristwatch designs are introduced, featuring changes and improvements or limited editions, keeping the field exciting for collectors. In this annual catalog, hundreds of the world's most extraordinary wristwatches are shown in close-up color photographs, with complete prices and specifications for each watch, giving collectors a wealth of up-to-date information all in one volume. The specifications and materials for each watch include price, mechanism, special features, housing, face, band, and available variations of a particular model. There are general histories of each manufacturer, providing the reader with a handy overview of the companies' background and style. The annual also showcases the wristwatch of the year, an honor bestowed by popular vote on the watch that best combines mechanical and aesthetic value.
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
This publication is a splendid introduction to the finest wristwatch manufacturers in the world. Although biased to the American market, with most guide prices in US dollars, the watches featured are predominantly Swiss and German, and consequently available throughout the UK and Europe. This book reads more as an A-Z collection of glossy company catalogues than objective analysis, with short tributes to each manufacturer preceeding high quality photographs of current product lines and key models. As such it will be of little or no interest to the vintage watch collector or dedicated horology student. However, for the prospective purchaser, or those who appreciate and enjoy current models from watchmakers of the calibre of Rolex, IWC, Patek Philippe and Panerai, this is a sound buy.
9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
It should be noted that this book is essentially a glossy catalogue for high quality Swiss watch brands. If that is what you want (it was in my case) you'll not be disappointed. Virtually all important brands are represented, with a few small-time companies too. Graet value for watch fans.
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
I found this publication to be one of the best I have ever seen in English. There is still some room for improvement, however, there is no other publication available nearly as good. Everything from Rolex to Minerva is represented. Overall, an excellent book to have for reference.
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