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OverviewThe Watch is a survey of the best vintage and contemporary men’s wristwatches that is as visually compelling as it is informative to read.A well-made man’s wristwatch combines inspired design, technical innovation, and precise craftsmanship. Vintage watches are filled with sentiment and history, and are often passed from wrist to wrist across generations. Today, designers use cutting-edge techniques and materials to create some of the most complex miniature machines ever attempted.Ranging from Patek Philippe and Rolex to Seiko and Swatch, and covering fifty brands in depth, the book provides essential wisdom on buying, collecting, and maintaining these timepieces. Illustrating the text are more than 500 photographs of men’s watches, including remarkable details of dials and movements, selected for their beauty and diversity from collections around the world. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Gene StonePublisher: Abrams Imprint: Abrams Dimensions: Width: 23.50cm , Height: 3.00cm , Length: 23.90cm Weight: 1.150kg ISBN: 9780810930933ISBN 10: 0810930935 Pages: 256 Publication Date: 01 December 2006 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationGene Stone has written or cowritten 45 books on a wide variety of subjects, including the national bestsellers Forks Over Knives, How Not to Die, and The Engine 2 Diet. Stone lives in Hudson, NY. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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