Wristwatch Annual 2005: The Catalog of Producers, Models, and Specifications (Paperback)

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Product Description

The definitive book for the collector of mechanical wristwatches, with complete information on over 1,700 models made by more than 100 brands internationally.

Every year brings hundreds of new wristwatch designs, with aesthetic and mechanical changes and improvements, limited edition watches, and new producers keeping this field exciting for collectors. Following the success of last year’s book, this new annual features over 1,700 of the world’s most luxurious wristwatches and provides color photographs and complete specifications for each watch. With Wristwatch Annual, collectors have a wealth of information close at hand: The book is arranged alphabetically by producer, and within each producer’s section are specifications and materials for each watch, including price, movement, special features, complications, casings, dial, band, and available variations of a particular model.

The elegant photography and layout will encourage people to peruse the year’s offerings watch-by-watch for aesthetic appeal as well. The range of styles, from classic to modern, reflects the inclusive nature of this book, which watch collectors the world over will find 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; Vincent 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; Parmigiani 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: 1,700 full-color illustrations

From the Publisher

Every year brings hundreds of new wristwatch designs, with aesthetic and mechanical changes and improvements, limited-edition watches, and new producers keeping this field exciting for collectors. Following the success of last year's book, this new annual features over 1,700 of the world's most luxurious wristwatches and provides color photographs and complete specifications for each watch. With Wristwatch Annual 2008, collectors have a wealth of information close at hand: the book is arranged alphabetically by producer, and within each producer's section are specifications and materials for each watch, including price, movement, special features, complications, case, dial, band, and available variations of a particular model.

The elegant photography and layout will encourage readers to pursue the year's offerings for aesthetic appeal as well. The range of styles, from classic to modern, reflects the inclusive nature of this book, which watch collectors the world over will find both a handy reference and required reading. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 400 pages
• Publisher: Abbeville Press; 7th edition (December 1, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0789208393
• ISBN-13: 978-0789208392
• Product Dimensions: 11.6 x 8.2 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #719,137 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Change Back to Previous Page Layout, February 5, 2008

By	Susan Garozzo - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Wristwatch Annual 2008: The Catalog of Producers, Models, and Specifications (Paperback)

This has always been a great watch reference book with exceptional pictures but this year the pictures are way too small so there's no detail. Don't know if I'll purchase next year if they continue with the small picture style.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Essential Reading for New Wristwatch Nuts, January 29, 2008

By	Peter Whiter "The Compulsive Collector" (Melbourne, Australia) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Wristwatch Annual 2008: The Catalog of Producers, Models, and Specifications (Paperback)

The Annual is an indispensable compilation of almost every worthwhile new watch available. It is also the only guide in English that I know of that lists retail prices. All the more fun when you find that great street price.
My only gripe this year is that the photos have all been made too small in an effort to get more content into as many pages. Admirable goal but the photos are fairly useless unfortunately so only a four star rating. Make the book thicker editors! We'll pay for it because then we'll be able to read it properly!
As an aside, is it just me or has anyone else noticed some mighty hefty price increases this year? Supply & demand is one thing but those crazy Swiss need to be careful of killing the [stainless steel these days - don't get me started about gold case prices!] proverbial swan-neck regulator.
Happy collecting.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wristwatch Annual 2008, April 28, 2008

By	J. Kim "rev99" (USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Wristwatch Annual 2008: The Catalog of Producers, Models, and Specifications (Paperback)

Great compliation of wristwatches for those who want to know what's new to the wristwatch world. Great info on the manufacturers and their history.