Ultimate Collector Watches

From precious early minute repeaters by Louis Brandt & Frère and James Schulz to legendary and extremely rare vintage chronometers by Patek Philippe, Rolex and Vacheron Constantin to ultra-modern contemporary pieces, Taschen's XL coffee-table book "Ultimate Collector Watches" is a dazzling ode to watchmaking in the field of timekeeping on a truly virtuoso level. Read all about the 100 most legendary and coveted timepieces of all time.

At 960 pages, this luxurious two-volume book provides an overview for connoisseurs of the world's ultimate watches, from early pilot watches by brands such as Longines to legendary vintage chronometers by Patek Philippe, Rolex and Audemars Piguet, among others, to state-of-the-art contemporary pieces. Also included are horological masterpieces by the legendary George Daniels and his protégé Roger W. Smith, as well as other famous independent watchmakers, including Philippe Dufour, François-Paul Journe, Kari Voutilainen and Rexhep Rexhepi.

The hundred astonishingly valuable wristwatches featured in this carefully curated and beautifully illustrated book offer a rare insight into the sublime craftsmanship and complex technique of haute horlogerie. This title also provides an unparalleled historical overview of luxury watchmaking, from the birth of the pocket watch to the current resurgence of interest in custom-made, handcrafted timepieces.

Featuring 100 stunning "holy grail" wristwatches, their fascinating designs and development histories are expertly told alongside page after page of sublime images specially taken by the world's leading watch photographers.

Specifications
Title: Ultimate Collector Watches
Author: Charlotte and Peter Fiell
Publisher: TASCHEN
Size: 215 x 140 x 27 mm
Size: 960 pages
Language: English
Material: Hardcover
ISBN: 9783836590051

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