For six years, Watches International, the original annual of the world's finest wristwatches, has set the standard for up-to-date reference guides devoted to luxury timepieces. Now Tourbillon International, the publishers of Watches International, is proud to present Grand Complications, which delves into the complexities of high-end watchmaking, offering a survey of watches and timepieces of the highest quality, from the most exclusive luxury brands.This first edition devotes chapters to tourbillons, repeaters and sonneries, chronograph rattrapantes, perpetual calendars, equations of time, astronomical indicators, GMTs, retrogrades and host of novelties. It explores the roots and origins of these complications as a complete compendium of brands and watches that fall within the realm of haute horology, complete with full-color images and detailed technical descriptions. It also features more than 1,000 full-color photographs, a full glossary, and contact information for each house, making this the must-have reference for watch collectors, connoisseurs and professionals.
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Tourbillon International has published six consecutive volumes of Watches International and remains an expert in the field.
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If it contained info on YEAR and PRICE..,
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it would be perfect. As it is now, its just a (huge) coffee table book of very nice closeup pics of watches.
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Perfect for the Mechanical Watch Afficianado,
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This volume gives little text but loads of glossy photos of the inner workings (and outer beauty) of fine Swiss mechanical movement watches. These pictures are enough to send most watch afficianados into a frenzy. Take it from me. I'm married to one and he didn't put this book down for about two weeks. It was drooled over every chance he got. If you have one of these (watch nuts) at home, you may want to order this, as it will keep them out of your hair for the next couple of weeks and you can get things done. It also makes them more amenable to your suggestions. Have fun!
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Eye candy and great food for the brain...,
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Stunning photography, great close-up detail, and thorough descriptions, makes this book a work of art, and an absolute must for any watch enthusiast.
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