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Rare Watches: Explore the World's Most Exquisite Timepieces
A beautifully packaged look at some of the world's most sought-after timepieces, with specially-commissioned photography in collaboration with Christie's auction house
Rare Watches features more than fifty of the most unusual watches in the world, including incredible one-off models and collector's editions. From watches that have set new records in auction houses, to feats of modern technology and engineering, via iconic models worn by figures such as Elvis and James Bond, this book appeals to professionals, collectors and amateurs alike.
The photography in this book was organized in collaboration with Christie's auction house, displaying some of the rarest, most expensive and desirable watches ever.
Complete with slipcase, this is a beautifully packaged look at some of the world's most sought-after timepieces.
Rare Watches features more than fifty of the most unusual watches in the world, including incredible one-off models and collector's editions. From watches that have set new records in auction houses, to feats of modern technology and engineering, via iconic models worn by figures such as Elvis and James Bond, this book appeals to professionals, collectors and amateurs alike.
The photography in this book was organized in collaboration with Christie's auction house, displaying some of the rarest, most expensive and desirable watches ever.
Complete with slipcase, this is a beautifully packaged look at some of the world's most sought-after timepieces.
240 pages, Hardcover
Published September 17, 2019
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December 30, 2023
This book contains beautiful photos of beautiful watches, but also contains quite a bit of text - it’s not just a picture book!
It helps to have knowledge of watch technologies and terminology - otherwise you may be googling a lot!
I thought I would tire of reading about “yet another watch” but the assortment is diverse. You wouldn’t expect such a large range of watches, or the amazing, unique inventions out there!
There were a few pages (only) where the watch photo occupied a small amount of space - it would be better if those few watches were magnified like all the rest.
I highly recommend this book - be prepared to learn some history, and not just about watches!
It helps to have knowledge of watch technologies and terminology - otherwise you may be googling a lot!
I thought I would tire of reading about “yet another watch” but the assortment is diverse. You wouldn’t expect such a large range of watches, or the amazing, unique inventions out there!
There were a few pages (only) where the watch photo occupied a small amount of space - it would be better if those few watches were magnified like all the rest.
I highly recommend this book - be prepared to learn some history, and not just about watches!
August 12, 2023
A beautiful and brilliant book that immediately makes you want to buy a watch. Read at your own risk.
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