Download or read book Armbanduhren written by Gisbert L. Brunner and published by Konemann. This book was released on 1999 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book American Wristwatches written by Edward Faber and published by Schiffer Pub Limited. This book was released on 1996 with total page 277 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The development of the wristwatch styles in America, from the early years of the 20th century to the age of quartz. Richly illustrated with over 700 color photographs, the authors have traced the unique development of the American wristwatch, period by period. Original research brings life to some of the persons who influenced its development. Current prices make this a valuable collector's reference.
Download or read book Vintage Wristwatches written by Reyne Haines and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2010-03-15 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fashion with Function Step into the fascinating world of watches. From the early "trench watches" of World War I to some of today's elegant diamond-studded cocktail watches, Vintage Wristwatches will entertain and educate you about these small works of art that have stood the test of time. Whether novice or seasoned collector, you'll enjoy the rich histories of American and European manufacturers past and present. Original newspaper and magazine advertisements complement more than 1,200 photographs of collectible wristwatches, while brief descriptions include values recently commanded at auction. In addition, you'll find: • A glossary of watch terminology commonly used among collectors • Tutorials for identifying wristwatches • Factors to consider when determining a wristwatch's value
Download or read book Wristwatch Handbook The written by R. Schmidt and published by Antique Collector's Club. This book was released on 2016-10-12 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'The Wristwatch Handbook' provides the reader with a comprehensive anatomy of the mechanical wristwatch; every conceivable function and form. It is the foundational text for the novice and the reference book for the seasoned enthusiast. Where other books about watches focus on advising the collector, on a single brand, or on a timeline of key historical figures and events, 'The Wristwatch Handbook' takes a detailed look at mechanical wristwatch complications (functions) and leaves no stone unturned. The reader will gain the ability to identify a complicated watch from twenty paces and perform a top-to-bottom assessment of even the most exotic timepiece in a matter of seconds. Despite the functional obsolescence of the mechanical wristwatch (our phones, computers, even microwaves tell more accurate time), there are more varieties of mechanical watches available than ever before. Today, innovation is no longer exclusively preoccupied with accuracy; pioneer manufacturers are also exploring friction reduction, anti-magnetism, scratch resistance, dial decoration, exotic materials and so on.
Download or read book Collectible Wristwatches written by Rene Pannier and published by Rizzoli Publications. This book was released on 2001-11-10 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With over 500 colour illustrations showing wristwatches from the earliest days of watchmaking to the latest developments in precision engineering, this is a pocket guide to the world of collectible wristwatches and timepieces.
Download or read book Russian Wristwatches written by Juri Levenberg and published by Schiffer Publishing. This book was released on 1995 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Photographs of over 500 watches manufactured in Russia and the USSR during the second half of the 20th century, with explanations of their styles, workings, and manufacturers. Poljot, Wostok, and Slava wristwatches are covered, along with a sampling of pocket watches, deck watches, and marine chronometers. Watch faces commemorate all the great moments of Russian and Soviet history.
Download or read book Hamilton Wristwatches A Reference Guide written by Bruce Shawkey and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2016-07-20 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide for Hamilton wristwatch collectors to identify watches made between 1917 and 1969.
Download or read book The Best of Time Rolex Wristwatches written by James M. Dowling and published by Schiffer Pub Limited. This book was released on 2001 with total page 399 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The name Rolex is recognized around the world. As an icon of beauty, quality, accuracy, style, and taste. While there are other fine manufacturers of timepieces, none has reached this pinnacle of public respect and acclaim. The watches produced by Rolex over the last 90 years are celebrated in this lavishly illustrated classic, now in an expanded second edition. Dowling and Hess, both acknowledged Rolex authorities, have captured the watches' beauty in color photography and present the most thorough and extensive history written of the company. Information for collectors and newly revised market values of the watches make this a truly useful volume, one that will be cherished by watch lovers around the world.
Download or read book Legendary Wristwatches written by Stefan Muser and published by Schiffer Publishing. This book was released on 2015 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This introductory guide and valuation of the world's most legendary wristwatches includes more than 200 photographs that trace the trends of man's favorite toy - and his only socially acceptable piece of jewelry - for more than 100 years. The finely detailed photos reveal the beautiful and fascinating fashions in wristwatch style from 1879 to the modern era. From the prolific collection of renowned auctioneer and wristwatch expert Stefan Muser, the most legendary models from every era are described and pictured. Brands include Omega, Patek Philippe, Longines, Cartier, Rolex, Vacheron & Constantin, Ulysse Nardin, Orlys, Vulcain, IWC, and Movado. Values range from interesting and trouble-free entry-level wristwatches to exceptionally rare pieces for ambitious collectors.
Download or read book Investing in Wristwatches written by Mara Cappelletti and published by Acc Art Books. This book was released on 2021-08 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: - An important new reference for all Rolex lovers and collectors - Written by experts Osvaldo Patrizzi and Mara Cappelletti and introduced by the Chairman of Sotheby's International Watch Division, Daryn F. Schnipper - 385 key models, with analysis of details and prices realized at auction - Contains a history of luxury wristwatch auctions and relevant information for collectors looking to invest - The first part of a series, with Investing in Wristwatches: Patek Philippe to follow Why do we collect? For some, it is a pursuit of pure passion - those who appreciate the wristwatch as an artform: the intricacy of its mechanics, the finesse of its form. Yet for others, collecting is an investment, and a watch's value is of as much importance as its appearance. All collectors ought to have a guide to models and market value. Investing in Wristwatches: Rolex offers detailed insights into the world of authenticating and pricing high-value wristwatches, which will be of use to collectors from amateur to connoisseur. This publication includes the vast majority of key Rolex models, along with their relevant auction results. The timepieces featured have been carefully selected by Senior Horological Expert, Osvaldo Patrizzi. These wristwatches excel for a diverse range of reasons, including technical excellence, auction records, design and anecdotal history. A description of each watch is accompanied by its picture, reference and sales values (rights included). A comparative analysis of auction results, compiled through close collaboration with the Sotheby's auction house, shows, by brand and timepiece, the evolution of prices over time, leading from the Eighties up to the present day. A system to calculate the currency exchange rate at the time of auction sales will also be included in this vital work of reference.
Download or read book Automatic Wristwatches from Germany England France Japan Russia and the USA written by Heinz Hampel and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: While often associated with Switzerland, manufacturers in many other nations have produced wonderful automatic wristwatches. Richly illustrated with over 400 photos the work of German, English, French, Japanese, Russian and the US watchmakers is explored. A total of 123 watches are illustrated in three different views and are described in detail. A price guide is provided for collectors.
Download or read book Wristwatch Chronometers written by Fritz von Osterhausen and published by Schiffer Book for Collectors. This book was released on 1997-09 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A richly illustrated, detailed account of wristwatch chronometers and the rigorous testing they must undergo to become certified. Over 400 photos document this crowning achievement of the watchmakers art while information about testing methods, procedures, and guidelines make it clear how great a challenge it has been. A compilation of participating makers based on Swiss Testing Agencies' yearly reports from 1925 and the Swiss Observatories' reports is included as is a guide to current values.
Download or read book Watches A Guide by Hodinkee written by and published by Assouline Publishing. This book was released on 2019-12-01 with total page 6 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over a short ten-year time-span, Hodinkee has positioned itself as the preeminent and most distinguished destination for modern and vintage wristwatch enthusiasts. Exiting a career in finance, Ben Clymer decided to fuse his horological and writing passions in order to start a blog discussing everything from new products to vintage wristwatch auctions. Titling his endeavor after the Czech word hodinky, which means ‘little watch,’ Clymer sought to create a platform that was casual and accessible to all levels of enthusiasts—within a few years The New York Times dubbed him the “High Priest of Horology.”
Download or read book Swiss Wristwatches written by Gisbert L. Brunner and published by Schiffer Pub Limited. This book was released on 1991 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An overview of Swiss wristwatch designs in the 20th century with nearly 650 photo illustrations. The many forms and styles of casings, dials, and hands are covered, along with manufacturers' literature, advertising, and catalogs. The firms of Omega, Longines, Tavannes-Cyma, Breitling, Doxa, Universal, Movado, and Zenith are represented, and a price guide makes it a valuable reference for collectors of wristwatches.
Download or read book Hamilton Wristwatches written by René Rondeau and published by . This book was released on 1999-04 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Alarm Wristwatch written by Michael Philip Horlbeck and published by Schiffer Publishing. This book was released on 2007 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The complete history of the alarm wristwatch, presented in depth and illustrated with clear and accurate color photographs. Nearly every model ever produced is chronicled, in words and pictures. Clear photos of the case and dials are presented, along with detailed photos of the movements, often at multiple levels. The technical data for each watch is recorded.
Download or read book 50 Jahre Years LCD Armbanduhren Wristwatches written by Uwe Heinz Sültz and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2023-01-11 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Vor 50 Jahren 1972, kamen die ersten LCD-Armbanduhren auf den Markt. LED-Armbanduhren wurden kurz zuvor vorgestellt. Beide Systeme wurden etwa zur gleichen Zeit entwickelt. LED-Uhren hatten den Vorteil, dass sie bei Dunkelheit mit einem Knopfdruck die Zeit gut anzeigten. Ihr Nachteil war der hohe Stromverbrauch. LCD-Uhren benötigen eine Hintergrundbeleuchtung. Heute werden immer noch LCD-Module hergestellt. Die Haltbarkeit der Batterie kann mehrere Jahre sein. Auch die robuste Technik sprach dafür, dass LCD-Module mit tollen Features kombiniert werden konnten. Bei den LED-Uhren gab es davon wenige, etwa eine Rechneruhr. Ob allerdings LED- oder LCD-Uhren, die anfängliche Technik benötigte viel Handarbeit. Die Uhrenmodule wurden noch von Hand gelötet. Erst als die LCD-Module handlicher wurden, konnten Features und das Uhrenmodul in einem Gehäuse eingebaut werden. Zu erwähnen sind: Feuerzeug, Kompass, TV, Radio, Funk, Fernsteuerung, Spielzeug, usw. Genau darauf geht das erste Kapitel dieses Buches ein. Es wird eine bunte Auswahl solcher Armbanduhren gezeigt. Im zweiten Kapitel geht es um die Geschichte der LCD-Uhren... wer hat sie erfunden und entwickelt? Wer hat zuerst eine LCD-Uhr auf den Markt gebracht? Wie funktioniert ein LCD-Display? Dieses Buch ist ein einzigartiges Exposé für LCD-Uhren. This book is a unique exposé for LCD watches. Watches with additional functions are shown (lighter, TV, radio, radio, navigation, agent, translator, weather, vibration...). The history of LCD watches is also discussed. Also on the technology. Who was the first... GRUEN or Cox or ? Definitely AMI and ILIXCO...
