Taschen Unisex Black "Ultimate Collector Watches" Book By Charlotte And Peter Fiell
100 of the most legendary and coveted timepieces ever made This sumptuous double volume provides a connoisseurial roundup of the world's ultimate watches, from early aviators' timepieces by the likes of & nbsp;Longines & nbsp;to legendary vintage chronographs by, among others, Patek Philippe, Rolex, and & nbsp;Audemars Piguet & nbsp;to state-of-the-art contemporary pieces. Also included are horological masterworks by the legendary & nbsp;George Daniels & nbsp;and his prodigy, Roger W. Smith, as well as other celebrated independent watchmakers, including & nbsp;Philippe Dufour, François-Paul Journe, Kari Voutilainen, and & nbsp;Rexhep Rexhepi. The one hundred astonishingly valuable wristwatches showcased in this meticulously curated and beautifully illustrated book provide a rare insight into the sublime artistry and complex engineering of & nbsp;haute horlogerie. This title also gives an unparalleled historical overview of luxury watchmaking, from its pocket-watch origins to today's revival of interest in bespoke, handcrafted timepieces. Featuring 100 magnificent "grail" wristwatches, their fascinating design-and-development backstories are expertly recounted, alongside page-after-page of sublime imagery specially generated by the world's leading watch photographers. Also included are rare archival treasures, from design sketches and technical drawings to superb period advertisements and photographs. Plus in-depth interviews with leading authorities from the watchmaking and collecting worlds, including & nbsp;Patrick Getreide & nbsp;(OAK Collection), Alexandre Ghotbi & nbsp;(Phillips), Ben Clymer & nbsp;(Hodinkee), Roger W. Smith & nbsp;(watchmaker), Auro Montanari & nbsp;(renowned collector), and & nbsp;Silas Walton & nbsp;(A Collected Man). Details: Two volumes in slipcase Hardcover book Authors: Charlotte and Peter Fiell 960 pages total Approx. 14"L x 11"W each Item Weight (Lbs.): 23.7 Made in Italy
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Details:Taschen Unisex Black "Ultimate Collector Watches" Book By Charlotte And Peter Fiell
100 of the most legendary and coveted timepieces ever made This sumptuous double volume provides a connoisseurial roundup of the world's ultimate watches, from early aviators' timepieces by the likes of & nbsp;Longines & nbsp;to legendary vintage chronographs by, among others, Patek Philippe, Rolex, and & nbsp;Audemars Piguet & nbsp;to state-of-the-art contemporary pieces. Also included are horological masterworks by the legendary & nbsp;George Daniels & nbsp;and his prodigy, Roger W. Smith, as well as other celebrated independent watchmakers, including & nbsp;Philippe Dufour, François-Paul Journe, Kari Voutilainen, and & nbsp;Rexhep Rexhepi. The one hundred astonishingly valuable wristwatches showcased in this meticulously curated and beautifully illustrated book provide a rare insight into the sublime artistry and complex engineering of & nbsp;haute horlogerie. This title also gives an unparalleled historical overview of luxury watchmaking, from its pocket-watch origins to today's revival of interest in bespoke, handcrafted timepieces. Featuring 100 magnificent "grail" wristwatches, their fascinating design-and-development backstories are expertly recounted, alongside page-after-page of sublime imagery specially generated by the world's leading watch photographers. Also included are rare archival treasures, from design sketches and technical drawings to superb period advertisements and photographs. Plus in-depth interviews with leading authorities from the watchmaking and collecting worlds, including & nbsp;Patrick Getreide & nbsp;(OAK Collection), Alexandre Ghotbi & nbsp;(Phillips), Ben Clymer & nbsp;(Hodinkee), Roger W. Smith & nbsp;(watchmaker), Auro Montanari & nbsp;(renowned collector), and & nbsp;Silas Walton & nbsp;(A Collected Man). Details: Two volumes in slipcase Hardcover book Authors: Charlotte and Peter Fiell 960 pages total Approx. 14"L x 11"W each Item Weight (Lbs.): 23.7 Made in Italy
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100 of the most legendary and coveted timepieces ever made This sumptuous double volume provides a connoisseurial roundup of the world's ultimate watches, from early aviators' timepieces by the likes of & nbsp;Longines & nbsp;to legendary vintage chronographs by, among others, Patek Philippe, Rolex, and & nbsp;Audemars Piguet & nbsp;to state-of-the-art contemporary pieces. Also included are horological masterworks by the legendary & nbsp;George Daniels & nbsp;and his prodigy, Roger W. Smith, as well as other celebrated independent watchmakers, including & nbsp;Philippe Dufour, François-Paul Journe, Kari Voutilainen, and & nbsp;Rexhep Rexhepi. The one hundred astonishingly valuable wristwatches showcased in this meticulously curated and beautifully illustrated book provide a rare insight into the sublime artistry and complex engineering of & nbsp;haute horlogerie. This title also gives an unparalleled historical overview of luxury watchmaking, from its pocket-watch origins to today's revival of interest in bespoke, handcrafted timepieces. Featuring 100 magnificent "grail" wristwatches, their fascinating design-and-development backstories are expertly recounted, alongside page-after-page of sublime imagery specially generated by the world's leading watch photographers. Also included are rare archival treasures, from design sketches and technical drawings to superb period advertisements and photographs. Plus in-depth interviews with leading authorities from the watchmaking and collecting worlds, including & nbsp;Patrick Getreide & nbsp;(OAK Collection), Alexandre Ghotbi & nbsp;(Phillips), Ben Clymer & nbsp;(Hodinkee), Roger W. Smith & nbsp;(watchmaker), Auro Montanari & nbsp;(renowned collector), and & nbsp;Silas Walton & nbsp;(A Collected Man). Details: Two volumes in slipcase Hardcover book Authors: Charlotte and Peter Fiell 960 pages total Approx. 14"L x 11"W each Item Weight (Lbs.): 23.7 Made in Italy
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Brand | Taschen |
Color | black |
Gender | unisex |
Size | 11 |
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