This highly illustrated volume offers a luxurious, in-depth look at an essential tool and fashion accessory. The wristwatch arrived on scene in the nineteenth century, and since then it has taken every possible shape-from the jeweled creations of the great watchmakers to the dive watch and other sports models. "Master Wristwatches" presents the history of the watch with special focus on the development of quartz movement, then explores the different styles in brilliant color. For the collector of fashion follower, this book is required.
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24 of 28 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Time and Time again,
By Kevin Davis (New York, New York) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Master Wristwatches (History) (Paperback)
I would recommend Master Wristwatches for anyone who has an interest in the history of watchmaking, collecting precision timepieces or just looking at beautiful examples of the world's finest watchmakers' craftmenship. With wonderful pictures and illustrations, Master Wristwatches is on of the best tools for novices and collectors alike to learn more about not only the craft of watchmaking but also the great houses that produce the world's finest watches. There are few text on watches that combine such an enjoyable easy to read format with an in depth examination of the subject matter.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars
Good coffee table book,
By A Customer
This review is from: Master Wristwatches (History) (Paperback)
This book has nice pictures, but lacks substantive information. I was disappointed by its lack of coverage of any details of the underlying watch movement. I was also surprized by it selection of brands. For example, Movado was included, but Vascheron and JLC were not.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars
Haven't I Just Read This ... ?,
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This review is from: Master Wristwatches (History) (Paperback)
If you've read one Caroline Childers' watch book, you seem to have read them all! This book looks good, has quality paper, decent photography ... but one can't help wondering how the material gets chosen for inclusion! It is not a thorough or complete reference work, nor is it suitable for enthusiasts; however, it may well serve as a beginner's introduction or something to put your coffee on instead of marking the table! Come on Caroline, give us something new, with pictures which follow the text throughout the entire book, coupled to some in-depth research on the manufactures, the watchmakers, the designers, the engineers and the actual calibres, and less waffle about the jewellery aspects - if we want that, we'll buy your other books! And talking of 'waffle' - enlightened though some of it is - if we want it then we can always order the brochures; they're free! Ah, something has just clicked into place ... I thought I'd seen the pictures before. At least it's not one of Patek Phillipe's extortionately priced photographic albums! Check out George Daniels' books for a thorough review of watchmaking or possibly Peter Braun's for a latest review of what's on general release. And A. Lange & Söhne's literature is first-rate!
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