Wristwatch Annual 2004: The Catalog of Producers, Models, and Specifications (Paperback)

by Peter Braun (Author), Elizabeth Doerr (Author)

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A definitive overview of mechanical wristwatches. -- Forecast, 1/99 --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Description
Every year hundreds of new wristwatches are introduced. Some feature innovative designs or mechanical improvements, and others are available only in limited editions, keeping the field interesting for collectors. Following the success of the previous edition, this new annual highlights hundreds of the year's most extraordinary wristwatches in close-up color photographs accompanied by complete specifications, giving collectors a wealth of up-to-date information, all in one volume. The specifications for each watch include price, movement, special features, complications, casings, dial, band, and available variations of a particular model. In addition, general histories of each manufacturer provide an overview of the company's background and style.

The annual's elegant photography and organization will encourage readers to peruse the year's offerings watch by watch. And the range of styles, from classic to modern, will appeal to watch enthusiasts the world over, who will find this current edition both a handy reference and required reading.

Included in the 2004 edition:

Audemars Piquet; Baume & Mercier; Bell & Ross; Bertolucci; Blancpain; Blu; Bonneville; Rainer Brand; Breguet; Breitling; Bulgari; Bunz Collection; Vencent Calabrese; Cartier; Charriol; Chase-Durer; J. Chevalier; Chopard; Chronoswiss; Frédérique, Constant; Corum; Davosa; Dubey & Schaldenbrand; Ph. Du Bois & Fils; Roger Dubuis; Dufeau; Dunhill; Ebel; Eberhard & Co.; Louis Érard; Eterna; Jacques Etoile; Fortis; Gerald Genta; Paul Gerber; Girard-Perregaux; Glashütte Original; Hanhart; Harwood; Hublot; Ikepod; IWC; Jaeger-LeCoultre; Daniel JeanRichard; Junghans; Urban Jurgensen; Kelek; Kobold; Kurth; Maurice Lacroix; A. Lange & Sohne; Longines; Jean Marcel; Marcello C.; Mido; Minerva; Montblanc; Movado; Mühle; Franck Muller; Ulysse Nardin; Rainer Nienaber; Nivrel; Nomos; Omega; Oris; Pacardt; Officine Panerai; Marmigiani Fleurier; Patek Philippe; Pequignet Perrelet; Piaget; Paul Picot; Poljot; Porsche Design; Rado; Revue Thommen; Auguste Reymond; RGM; Rolex; Daniel Roth; Jorg Schauer; Schwarz-Etienne; Alain Silberstein; Sinn Spezialuhren; Sothis; Stowa; TAG Heuer; Temption; Tissot; Tutima; Union Glashütte; Vacheron Constantin; Ventura; Raymond Weil; Harry Winston; Xemex; Zenith

Other Details: approximately 1,700 full-color illustrations.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 392 pages
• Publisher: Abbeville Press; 2004 edition (November 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0789208032
• ISBN-13: 978-0789208033
• Product Dimensions: 11.7 x 8.2 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #459,048 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars comprises all major luxury watch brands, April 5, 2001

By	Rosengarten (London, UK) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Wristwatch Annual 2001 (Wristwatch Annual, 2001) (Paperback)

This annual bible for watch experts is also a good starting point to look for a new exclusive and beautiful watch. All important models are pictured with very detailed information about the Movement, Functions, Case, Dial, Brand, Price and Variations of the wristwatch available. The guide comprises all major luxury watch brands such as Audemars Piguet, Baume & Mercier, Blancpain, Breguet, Breitling, Bulgari, Cartier, Chopard, Corum, Ebel, Eterna, Girard- Perregaux, Glashuette Original, Hublot, IWC, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Maurice Lacroix, Lange & Soehne, Franck Muller, Ulysse Nardin, Nomos, Omega, Oris, Officine Panerai, Patek Philippe, Piaget, Paul Picot, Porsche Design, Rado, Rolex, TAG Heuer, Tissot, Zenith and many more.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Glossy pics of watches - Heaven!, August 15, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Wristwatch Annual 1999: The Catalog of Producers, Models, and Specifications (Paperback)

It should be noted that this book is essentially a glossy catalogue for high quality Swiss watch brands. If that is what you want (it was in my case) you'll not be disappointed. Virtually all important brands are represented, with a few small-time companies too. Graet value for watch fans.

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good Reference....pictures are weak., November 24, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Wristwatch Annual 1999: The Catalog of Producers, Models, and Specifications (Paperback)

It is a nice reference tool for someone that wants to buy a picture catalog with details on the most popular watches from several of the popular brands. My only complaint is that the pictures are weak in comparison to the other books out there like this one.