Author: Swimore Arkzenn
Publisher: Independently Published
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 54
Book Description
The Patek Philippe Nautilus which is a very famous watch was designed by Gerad Genta in just 5 minutes. Graff Diamonds made the most expensive watch in the world which costs $55 Million. The Rolex Submariner broke the record for being the first wristwatch that was waterproof at a depth of 100 metres. The Jaeger-Lecoultre Reverso was the result of a challenge by a polo player after he kept breaking his watch while playing Cartier Santos was released in the Year 1904 and has remained a highly sought after watch even after a century. In this book we look at 51 of the most Iconic watches that have changed the landscape of timekeeping in terms of innovation and design, These watches have not just impacted our lives but have also played a major role in the World's history as it was responsible for many decisions whether it was during wars or in times when accurate timekeeping was needed.
Fifty Watches That Changed the World
Author: Alex Newson
Publisher: Hachette UK
ISBN: 1840916982
Category : Design
Languages : en
Pages : 114
Book Description
The watch has long been a favourite of the design world - both as an indication of the wearer's style and as a test of the designer's ethos and aesthetic. From the early efforts of Le Corbusier and Louis-Francois Cartier to the advent of the digital era and the arrival of the smartwatch, the Design Museum examines the 50 most important and eye-catching examples of all time.
Publisher: Hachette UK
ISBN: 1840916982
Category : Design
Languages : en
Pages : 114
Book Description
The watch has long been a favourite of the design world - both as an indication of the wearer's style and as a test of the designer's ethos and aesthetic. From the early efforts of Le Corbusier and Louis-Francois Cartier to the advent of the digital era and the arrival of the smartwatch, the Design Museum examines the 50 most important and eye-catching examples of all time.
A Man & His Watch
Author: Matt Hranek
Publisher: Artisan
ISBN: 1579658199
Category : Design
Languages : en
Pages : 217
Book Description
“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 "There are a bunch of beautifully illustrated watch books out there, but A Man & His Watch by Matt Hranek is more than that. It speaks to the nature of watches as deeply personal items." —Gear Patrol, Coffee Table Books Our Staff Can’t Live Without 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.
Publisher: Artisan
ISBN: 1579658199
Category : Design
Languages : en
Pages : 217
Book Description
“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 "There are a bunch of beautifully illustrated watch books out there, but A Man & His Watch by Matt Hranek is more than that. It speaks to the nature of watches as deeply personal items." —Gear Patrol, Coffee Table Books Our Staff Can’t Live Without 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.
The business of time
Author: Pierre-Yves Donzé
Publisher: Manchester University Press
ISBN: 1526162563
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 193
Book Description
World watch production today is concentrated in three countries: Switzerland, Japan and China. Former centres such as Great Britain, France, the United States and Russia saw the industrial manufacture of watches disappear from their territory during the twentieth century. How did this situation come about? The business of time aims to answer this question by presenting the first comprehensive history of the sector. It traces the evolution and transformation of the global watch industry from the mid-nineteenth century to the present day, highlighting the conditions that enabled watch production to expand across the globe and revealing how multinational companies gradually emerged to dominate the industry.
Publisher: Manchester University Press
ISBN: 1526162563
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 193
Book Description
World watch production today is concentrated in three countries: Switzerland, Japan and China. Former centres such as Great Britain, France, the United States and Russia saw the industrial manufacture of watches disappear from their territory during the twentieth century. How did this situation come about? The business of time aims to answer this question by presenting the first comprehensive history of the sector. It traces the evolution and transformation of the global watch industry from the mid-nineteenth century to the present day, highlighting the conditions that enabled watch production to expand across the globe and revealing how multinational companies gradually emerged to dominate the industry.
The Classic Watch
Author: Michael Balfour
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781856279451
Category : Clocks and watches
Languages : en
Pages : 192
Book Description
This book is the authoritative illustrated introduction to the world of the classic wristwatch, showing why, over the past 100 years, such watches have become increasingly sought after as collectors' items, Within this volume are the great names of watchmaking, with in-depth accounts, explanations, and assessments of their specific achievement. There is also extensive coverage of the essential technical background and practical advice on how to go about starting an actual collection.Featured in this volume are such esteemed watchmakers as: -- Baume & Mercier, Cartier, and Corum -- Georg Jensen, Girard Perregaux, Ingersoll, and Jaeger-LeCoultre -- Longines, Omega, and Patek Philippe -- Piaget, Rolex, Tissot, and Vacheron ConstantinIn addition to the informative and authoritative text, there is also a wealth of full-color illustrations that provide a fascinating backdrop, showing, in instantly accessible visual terms, the greatest classics of wristwatch history.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781856279451
Category : Clocks and watches
Languages : en
Pages : 192
Book Description
This book is the authoritative illustrated introduction to the world of the classic wristwatch, showing why, over the past 100 years, such watches have become increasingly sought after as collectors' items, Within this volume are the great names of watchmaking, with in-depth accounts, explanations, and assessments of their specific achievement. There is also extensive coverage of the essential technical background and practical advice on how to go about starting an actual collection.Featured in this volume are such esteemed watchmakers as: -- Baume & Mercier, Cartier, and Corum -- Georg Jensen, Girard Perregaux, Ingersoll, and Jaeger-LeCoultre -- Longines, Omega, and Patek Philippe -- Piaget, Rolex, Tissot, and Vacheron ConstantinIn addition to the informative and authoritative text, there is also a wealth of full-color illustrations that provide a fascinating backdrop, showing, in instantly accessible visual terms, the greatest classics of wristwatch history.
100 Iconic Watches
Author: Gisbert L. Brunner
Publisher:
ISBN: 9783961716104
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
From the watch that flew to the moon (Omega Speedmaster), to the smallest caliber with the dimensions of 14 x 4.8 x 3.4 millimeters (Jaeger-LeCoultre Calibre 101), that Elizabeth II. wore as a bracelet watch on her coronation day and the watch model that has been in continuous production for over 100 years (Cartier Tank). Watch expert Gisbert L. Brunner presents 100 extraordinary watch models and explains their history and uniqueness.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9783961716104
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
From the watch that flew to the moon (Omega Speedmaster), to the smallest caliber with the dimensions of 14 x 4.8 x 3.4 millimeters (Jaeger-LeCoultre Calibre 101), that Elizabeth II. wore as a bracelet watch on her coronation day and the watch model that has been in continuous production for over 100 years (Cartier Tank). Watch expert Gisbert L. Brunner presents 100 extraordinary watch models and explains their history and uniqueness.
World of Watches
Author: Gilles Lhote
Publisher: Book Sales
ISBN: 9780785807438
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 141
Book Description
This highly illustrative book covers a range of the world's finest and most prized wrist watches. Rolex, Zenith, Patek Phillipe and a host of others. A graphically exciting treatment of an elegant subject. Over 400 watches in full color.
Publisher: Book Sales
ISBN: 9780785807438
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 141
Book Description
This highly illustrative book covers a range of the world's finest and most prized wrist watches. Rolex, Zenith, Patek Phillipe and a host of others. A graphically exciting treatment of an elegant subject. Over 400 watches in full color.