Rare Watches: Explore the World’s Most Exquisite Timepieces
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A beautifully packaged look at some of the world’s most sought-after timepieces, with specially-commissioned photography in collaboration with Christie’s auction house
Rare Watches features more than fifty of the most unusual watches in the world, including incredible one-off models and collector’s editions. From watches that have set new records in auction houses, to feats of modern technology and engineering, via iconic models worn by figures such as Elvis and James Bond, this book appeals to professionals, collectors and amateurs alike.
The photography in this book was organized in collaboration with Christie’s auction house, displaying some of the rarest, most expensive and desirable watches ever.
Complete with slipcase, this is a beautifully packaged look at some of the world’s most sought-after timepieces.
From the Publisher
Rare Watches: Explore the World’s Most Exquisite Timepieces
Forewords by Jean-Claude Biver (CEO of Tag Heuer) and Aurel Bacs (Christie’s and Phillips auctioneers).
This breathtaking book explores more than 50 of the rarest watches in the world, including unique examples of which only a single model exists. From watches that have set new records in auction houses, to feats of modern technology and engineering, via iconic models worn by figures such as Elvis Presley and James Bond, this book appeals to professionals, collectors and amateurs alike.
The photography in this book is published in collaboration with high-end auction houses and watch manufacturers, displaying some of the rarest, most expensive and sought-after watches in the world in incredible detail.
Publisher : Conran (September 17, 2019)
Language : English
Hardcover : 240 pages
ISBN-10 : 1840917830
ISBN-13 : 978-1840917833
Item Weight : 5.25 pounds
Dimensions : 10.3 x 1.45 x 13.7 inches
13 reviews for Rare Watches: Explore the World’s Most Exquisite Timepieces
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Mom of Kids –
Beautiful coffee table book for watch lovers
This is one of two books I purchased for Christmas gifts. The other was “A Man and His Watch” which I also highly recommend! This book is large, beautifully bound, and the photography is stunning. Arrived well-packaged, too.If you know someone who is fascinated with fine timepieces, this is a great gift idea.
Charles V. New –
Amazing
I’m only through the first 15 pages and I’m very impressed! The photos and more importantly the stories behind each watch makes this book a must for any watch collector or just a watch lover!
yitzchok schwartz –
Great book
Great book
Paul Anastasios –
Great variety of classical and prestige watches.
I highly recommend in buying this book. A great variety of watches even celebrity watches.
Motorcycle Man –
Absolutely beautiful book!…
I ‘ve been a watch nut most of my life and am mostly attracted to high-end timepieces that only the upper crust can easily afford. This book definitely scratches my itch!!!
mariya –
Great gift
Great book, great as a gift.
DM –
This is a fascinating book, both in photography and text.
This book is breathtaking in its photography and the text is compelling! This book is beautifully written. The photography is fantastic. This is the best coffee table book I have ever seen. Even if you have no interest in wrist watches at all, this would be a gripping book. This book is about important watches and the owners who wore them. It is also about the circumstances in which the watches were worn.
Nana –
Excellent photography
This book covers a large range of watches which makes it a good book. Sadly the background on every page is black which I did not care for. However the paper it is published on is very nice and higher quality than many
Kevin –
If you are a chronology enthusiast then this book is a great read!
Marie –
A wonderful book that exceeded my expectations! The content is insightful, engaging, and beautifully presented. Itâs both inspiring and enjoyable to read, making it a great addition to my collection. Highly recommend this to anyone looking for a high-quality book about watches.
mr m springer –
Beautiful book with plenty of classic and rare timepieces
Alessandro Beneventi –
Splendido è l’unico aggettivo che si può usare per descrivere questo libro.Il volume è di grandi dimensioni e molto pesante (per la carta di ottima qualità usata nella stampa). E’ diviso in tre sezioni: Stars At Auction (selezione di alcuni tra gli orologi di maggior successo nelle aste per collezionisti – Rolex, Patek Philippe, altri Rolex, altri Patek Philippe…), Watchmaking At The Highest Level (una selezione tra gli orologi di alta gamma – Jaeger-LeCoultre, Patek Philippe, Breguet, Vacheron Constantin), Watches For Heroes (orologi indossati da persone famose o in eventi importanti – Omega, Rolex, ancora Omega, ancora Rolex…). Ogni orologio è presentato con una breve descrizione e con fotografie impeccabili.Non è un libro per chi vuole informazioni tecniche esaustive (per questo ci sono altri volumi) o per chi vuole conoscere i movimenti e le complicazioni. Non ha la pretesa di presentare tutti gli orologi che dovrebbero essere presenti in ciascuna delle tre categorie sopra descritte. E’ una piccola selezione a discrezione dell’autore, presentata in modo impeccabile e arricchita dal sapere di due mostri sacri quali Aurel Bacs e Jean-Claude Biver.A mio giudizio un libro da avere e leggere assolutamente insieme ad altri più tecnici.
K A. –
Mkt läsvärd och exklusiv bok. Perfekt gåva till någon som gillar klockor.