Cult Watches: The World's Enduring Classics

by Michael Balfour

All wristwatches are true 'micromarvels' of engineering, yet some models have such enduring appeal that they attract the attention of collectors, investors and regular wearers alike. Now available in paperback for the first time, Cult Watches is a lavishly illustrated account of the world's most popular classic timepieces - the top 30 that have achieved cult status, from the Rolex Submariner and the Tissot Banana Watch to the Ingersoll Mickey Mouse watches and the 'quartz revolution' Swatches. Watch-industry expert Michael Balfour introduces the great watchmaking innovators, sets their horological masterpieces in context and discusses their legacies. With future contenders for the status of cult watch also considered, this is a lively and informative history of some of the most sought-after and desirable watches ever produced.

192 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 2007

Reviews

[Paige Gordon]

Not one of my favorites but that’s just mostly because I don’t really care about “cult” followings or uber popular stuff, I’m more interested in the actual horological side of things. But for most of these there are at least some solid horological reasons for their popularity, so it was still an enjoyable read. Not one I’ll be adding to the collection though, glad I grabbed it from the library.