Download or read book World s Most Expensive Watches 2e Hb written by ADAMS and published by Acc Art Books. This book was released on 2022-04-11 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: - Published in collaboration with aBlogtoWatch.com - the world's most popular watch blog - A beautifully constructed volume that lends itself to intimate visual horological voyeurism; witness the craftsmanship, design and sheer luxury of some of the world's most exclusive wristwatches - Second expanded and updated edition More than a fashion accessory or means to tell the time, the wristwatch has become a statement of identity; politician or celebrity, scientist or sportsman, what you choose to wear on your wrist speaks volumes about who you are. The World's Most Expensive Watches presents some of the most extravagant, intricate, collectable, decadent, or just plain interesting modern-day timepieces that sit at the top of the price spectrum. Starting at a threshold price of about $200,000, it is a trip through the last decade or so of watches whose values soar incredibly to prices of $5 million dollars or more. Additionally, there is a selection of notable watches that yielded extremely high prices at auction - many of which are historically relevant. A stunning collection that is both informative and entertaining; with detailed descriptions of individual watches and articles that usefully deconstruct the price tag with an explanation of the relevance of craftsmanship and complexity of design, as well as the importance of exclusivity, prestige and collectability. Prepare to be impressed by a larger-than-life-look at some relatively small items that command not only huge prices but kudos and respect, in all areas of a global society fascinated with using accessorising to create identity. This is the second expanded and updated edition.
Download or read book 51 Iconic Watches that Changed the World written by Swimore Arkzenn and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2020-08-24 with total page 54 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book Rare Watches written by Paul Miquel and published by Conran. This book was released on 2019-09-17 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book A Movement in Time with Breitling and Rolex written by Mark A. Cooper and published by Infinity Pub. This book was released on 2007 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'Movements in Time with Breitling and Rolex? is the most conclusive unauthorized history ever published on quality watches. Discover how 6 year old Leon Breitling started his watch making career. How and why the Rolex name was formed. The positive impact World War I & II had on watch invention and production. The most factual guide on how to identify fake Rolex & Breitling watches. Plus the history of Ball, Cartier, IWC, Longines, Omega, Patek Philippe, and Zenith watches. Over 100 images of the World?s most exclusive watches.
Download or read book World of Watches written by Gilles Lhote and published by Book Sales. This book was released on 1996 with total page 141 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book Watches International Volume XX written by Tourbillon International and published by Rizzoli Publications. This book was released on 2019-06-04 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Showcasing the latest masterpieces from leading manufacturers, this is the most comprehensive and current guide on watches available. The twentieth edition of Watches International features the newest watches from the world's most sophisticated watchmakers. Hundreds of beautiful photographs reveal the watches' movements, functions, cases, and dials, accompanied by detailed editorials and technical descriptions. The Who's Who of the watch industry, the 2019 edition features everyone from Alpina to Blancpain, Breguet, Longines, Patek Philippe, and Zenith. With Hublot on the cover, it is a must-have reference for anyone with a personal or professional interest in watches, and it is also available as a digital edition for mobile devices.
Download or read book 100 Superlative Rolex Watches written by John Goldberger and published by Damiani Limited. This book was released on 2008 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: William Kennedy (1814–1890) was an explorer and fur trader. In 1851 he was recommended to Lady Franklin as the commander of her second sponsored expedition in search of her husband, Arctic explorer Sir John Franklin (1786–1847), who had not returned from his 1845 expedition to chart the remaining unexplored section of the Arctic and the Northwest Passage. This volume, first published in 1853, contains Kennedy's account of his 1851 Arctic expedition to rescue Sir John Franklin. Written in the form of a diary, Kennedy describes in detail the hazardous conditions of the Arctic. The crew's experiences including snow blindness, frostbite, scurvy and explorations of land on foot accompanied by Husky dogs are described in detail. Kennedy's use of Inuit survival methods and the type of provisions which were used are also described, providing valuable insights into early nineteenth century methods of Arctic exploration.
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Download or read book Vintage Rolex written by David Silver and published by Rizzoli Publications. This book was released on 2020-10-27 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'A gorgeously indulgent new coffee-table heavyweight.' - Esquire magazine 'An ode, a love letter, and a paean to family tradition while also being a celebration of the longevity of the Rolex brand, this tome is encyclopedic and monumental in its scope.' - New York Journal of Books For more than a century, Rolex has stood apart as the most legendary brand of watch in the world. Ever the record setter--the Daytona, belonging to actor Paul Newman, was auctioned by Phillips in New York in October 2017 for $17.8 million--it comes as no surprise that Rolex is the most collected watch label in the world. Published to celebrate The Vintage Watch Company's 25th anniversary in 2020, the book contains a unique pictorial collection of vintage Rolex watches that have passed through the shop during the past 25 years. From early Rolex pocket watches to the world's first wristwatches, elegant in their simplicity yet revolutionary in their impact, to the very first Submariners, iconic Daytonas, and jewel-encrusted Crown collections, the mesmerizing archive of vintage timepieces charts the extraordinary rise of an extraordinary brand.
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