The Watch Book (English and German Edition)

About this book

Few objects combine function elegance and status as well as a wristwatch. Ones choice of chronograph reveals a great deal because it shows the value we place on the most precious resource of all-time. A blend of precise mechanics craftsmanship fine materials and innovation distinguishes the truly superlative examples. In The Watch Book readers can feast their eyes and minds on a magnificently-illustrated and well-documented chronicle of the worlds best timepieces. First were treated to a brief discussion of the meaning of time and its measurement by ticking sets of gears and hands. Next we delve into more than 18 premium manufacturers including Patek Philippe Rolex and Cartier. These biographies of the most important names in top-end timekeeping trace the progressive development from their earliest days right up to the latest innovations and current models. We explore just what makes these houses outstanding learning about the remarkable breakthroughs that established them as the crme de la crme of the European watch industry. 250 color photos