The Cartier Collection: Timepieces [Hardcover]

Francois Chaille (Author), Franco Cologni (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 12, 2006

Timepieces are the perfect distillation of Cartier's craft: At once bona fide jewels, the ultimate expression of style, and miracles of detail and precision, they are at the heart of all that the legendary house represents. Equal in beauty, value and design to Cartier's jewels, each timepiece is an object of unparalleled luxury and elegance, emblematic of the "Cartier style." Over 450 pieces, including the complete collection of "mystery clocks" whose hands seem to float in mid-air, are presented here, representing over 150 years of the finest horology. Each object is accompanied by its individual history and detailed technical specifications. Full-scale reproductions, including twelve gatefolds, are followed by an illustrated and comparative chronology, glossary of terms, and complete index.

Editorial Reviews

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"...come(s) packaged in sleek slipcases, making each almost as precious as the jewels featured inside." -- Riviera Magazine

"Be on the lookout for this one. Bound in hardcover with a separate slipcase, this luxurious book features over 700 illustrations...describing and depicting the creative and technical genius of the Cartier family..." -- Lustre Magazine

this book presents the collection in delicious detail -- Veranda

About the Author

Franco Cologni is an international authority on fine watchmaking and is the author of several books on watches including Cartier: The Tank Watch (Flammarion, 1998) and The Secrets of Vacheron Constantin (Flammarion, 2005). François Chaille, writer, art historian, and fashion expert, has written several titles published by Flammarion, including The Book of Ties (1994), Cartier: Creative Writing (2000), The Little Book of Ties (2001), and Girard-Perregaux (2005).

Product Details

• Hardcover: 536 pages
• Publisher: Flammarion (December 12, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 2080305336
• ISBN-13: 978-2080305336
• Product Dimensions: 16.2 x 4.1 x 21 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,326,525 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great library addition, April 26, 2009

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This was a great find! A perfect gift for "the man who has everything"aka my husband. Great photos and descriptions a must for any collector!

5.0 out of 5 stars FABULOUS BOOK ON CARTIER TIMEPIECES, April 6, 2009

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AL SANNING "CARTIER SPECIALIST" (ATLANTA, GA USA) - See all my reviews
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I buy and sell Cartier timepieces. An apprasier at Christie's Auctions in New York City recommended the book to me for reference. I purchased this book through Amazon the next day after the recommendation. I was concerned that I would have to pay at least $500 for the book but found it on Amazon for less than $150. It is the finest book on Cartier timepieces that I have ever seen and is in mint condition. I highly recommend this book to anyone who collects or deals in Cartier timepieces. This book is a treasure just like the timepieces contained therein.

5.0 out of 5 stars cartier collection, October 10, 2007

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J. D. Drusinsky "calust" (drom afrika) - See all my reviews
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very well produced book of the highest quality.
for any cultured person, needing the interest to elevate knowledge of
art through time pieces ,this ia a must.there is second publication ,on Jewellery , and a 3rd to be produced in 2008,according to the latest information(title not available.)