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Prestigious Watches [Paperback]

Sophie Ann Terrisse (Author)

3.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews) |

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Paperback: 191 pages
Publisher: Rizzoli (April 15, 1997)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0847819914
ISBN-13: 978-0847819911
Product Dimensions: 11 x 11 x 0.7 inches
Shipping Weight: 2.8 pounds

Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)

Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #826,157 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #99 in Books > Crafts, Hobbies & Home > Antiques & Collectibles > Clocks & Watches

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars best in the serie, December 5, 1999

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Still the best watch book edited in the serie of three by this publisher. well documented and spectacular close up of pictures.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent introduction to fascinating timepieces, March 20, 1999

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One of the best books to start learning about watchmaking. A great introduction, easy-to-read, well-documented and graphically stunning. Perfect as a coffee table book to keep around or as a gift to those who need to be initiated.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A great addition to my book collection, April 10, 1999

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This is by far the most attractive book on watches that I have read to date. It is somewhat wider than most books so ensure you have a deep bookshelf. The photographs are of the highest quality and the editorial is well written and researched. This book is not a technical manual, it is a collectors book that portrays the most beautiful examples of the watchmaking tradition.

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1.0 out of 5 stars Excellent example of incompetence
So-called "historic reviews" is awful. For example - on page 156 we can read: "In 1810, King Louis XVII of France appointed Breguet as Watchmaker to the Royal... Read more

Published on August 16, 1999

1.0 out of 5 stars I can't recommend this book at all.
Glossy pictures, looks more like a picture book, a little bit of history of some companies, absolutely no in depth information, almost no information about movements. Read more

Published on February 13, 1999

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent for beginner collectors and experienced alike
The book gives excellent history on some of the worlds premier watch makers. High quality glossy pictures show some of the most amazing watches in the world. Read more

Published on October 13, 1997 by dombrova@compusmart.ab.ca

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book on timepieces
Beautiful and well-researched book on the history of timekeeping. Excellent pictures, glossy pages, and relatively detailed information on great watches and watchmakers

Published on September 22, 1997

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