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Wristwatches: A Connoisseur's Guide

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Great pictures but short on content. The layout is first-rate, and the author was able to shoot some historic timepieces, but the company index reads more like a well-worded ad than an explanation of what makes good watches great. Also leaves out mention of some interesting or odd collectibles. Could also use some diagrams of working watches. Otherwise, it's too technical. A beautiful book, nonetheless. One which will get picked up by non-collectors as well.

Nothing much to learn from this well illustrated book, at least nothing more than what can be found in "wriswatch annual". For newbies only.

Covers 55 watch brands, from Audemars Piguet to Zodiac. Even Citizen, Seiko, and Timex. Not just pictures of watches, but a bit of history of the company and a summary of the watch line. Absolutely fascinating to thumb through, and a great guide to anyone who's decided to take watches seriously and needs a place to start.

This is a good overview of watch history and availability. Highlighted are 55 of the major collectible watch companies with good photo selections from each. The detailed pages on the companies is good and informative. Not bad for the coffee table, either.

A well thought out survey of top-notch timepieces, but lacks the knowlege and insight a collector would look for. The glossary section could use some substantial expansion, providing readers with a better understanding of what makes good watches great.

The book is a good one--your typical watch picture type book. I was very impressed with the sellers, Book Consignments, LLC (quality of service and price) and I purposely bought my next book from them. These are great people with whom to do business.

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Ken Goldberg

This is an OK gift book with nice photos of watches, but it fails as a "connoisseurs" guide. There is scant history of the various brands and almost no technical information. No connoisseur would seriously consider a Timex watch, but Timex is presented along with the finest Breitlings, Bulgaris, Breguets et al. In the section on Bulgari, the author describes in detail a watch given by Count Galazzo (sic) Ciano to a friend, but there is no illustration to go along with the description.

A watch collector or connoisseur should not waste his or her time with this lightweight giftbook

Comprehensive guide to all major watch brands..history, product range, flagship models. ..are all described with plenty of photos. The evolution of the wristwatch from invention to the modern day solar, kinetic and radio controlled models are portrayed. Fascinating...A Must Have!!

Accurate and concise history of time keeping, with a brief history of the technical evolution as well as a generical presentation of the main 50 makers and their actual products. Good photos.