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Wristwatch Annual 2010: The Catalog of Producers, Prices, Models, and Specifications

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Reviewer "Peace Monger" complains that there is no mention or representation of Grand Seiko in this issue so let me point out two facts. Number one, Grand Seiko watches are not available from dealers in the United States, I believe they are only available in the domestic Japanes market. Sure it might be nice to see them in this edition but his gripe is unwarranted since Wristwatch Annual is predominantly targeted to a U.S. readership (and perhaps the U.K.). Look at the dealer ads and service centers mentioned, they are all US based. Second point is that this is the first edition of Wristwatch Annual that has (ever) had a Seiko section. So, at least the brand is represented in this edition. I checked my annual editions bavk to the 1999 edition to verify this. I think this 2010 edition is a great book. Certainly an improvement over the 2008 edition which tried to cram too many watches (eight) on each page versus the six per page in this, and last year's 2009 edition. However, the pictures are still a tiny bit smaller than the pre 2008 (2007 and backwards) editions. Nevertheless, the pictures are nice, the individual watch descriptions informative and many new models are represented in this new 2010 edition. If you are at all interested in high quality Swiss and German manufactured watches, you must purchase this eagerly anticipated yearly book!

Not being a connoisseur of luxury wristwatches I still appreciate their beauty and history. This catalog goes into great detail and provides me all the reading material I could want. In particular I liked the inclusion of prices and discovered the availability of a few "affordable" (sub $1K) lines which was a nice bonus. It's a thick volume with high-quality photographs presented in an informative structured, outline. If there's a competing catalog I'd love to see what more can be offered because this one seems to cover it all.

An excellent survey of the major European watch manufactures and designers. The graphics are excellent. Very little discussion or writeups on the Asian manufacturers. As someone new to watch collecting I found it fascinating and well worth the modest cost. I loved looking at million dollar watches but I would also like to see writeups and comments on watches costing less than one thousand dollars. I will definitely buy next years edition. Amazon's service was excellent as we have come to expect.

As a lover of Horology, I have bought many magazines, books & periodicals over the years. I believe "Wristwatch Annual" is one of the tomes' that has all the pertinent information one could desire with regard to any specific watch or Manufacture. I have been buying "Wristwatch Annual" for about 8 years now, and this edition does not disappoint.

I started as a watch collector back in January 2009. In the beginning it was quite confusing because I felt in love with all watches I saw. But since then I have sold a lot of various watches, and found my own line. After I bought the 2010 Wristwatch Annual, I enjoy my hobby even more. The book gives me a huge knowledge of what I need for understanding the market for watches. The book is full of beautiful photos of some of the Worlds most awesome timepieces and what's under the hood. After "chewing" my way through the book, I use it as reference book when I check prices at e.g. eBay and the like. Also the glossary part of the book is excellent. It describes in easy and well understanding terms all the strange words you will meet when reading description of watches. I can highly recommend this book - buy it... You will never regret it !

This book is a useful reference tool for pricing and a little history of most watch brands.

This magazine is a must for all watch collectors. A wise choice and selection to purchase that detail new changes for what is new in the market. A yearly update at your figure tips. An inexpensive purchase through Amazon reduced the news stand price by $12.00. You cannot go wrong. Capitalism lives.

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This is not a complete product catalog. It only lists 2010 new models. It may disappoint you if your expectation is to learn the complete product set of each watchmaker.

Better than the 2011 edition, excellent great infromation on the inside, nice pictures and watches review!! a must have! price just excellent on amazon!! only drawback is that it left some great swiss quality watches brands like Movado, Raymond Weil and Golana Swiss, among others! Again very fast shipping from amazon on this big heavy book!!