Cult Watches
Author(s): BALFOUR,MICHAEL
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.
Product Information
Beautifully produced and authoritatively written - BLACKMORE VALE MAGAZINE Lavishly illustrated - EUROPA STAR Beautifully illustrated ... Great for watch enthusiasts, collectors and investors - CONNOISSEUR WITH AA GILL Filled with delicious trivia, solid history and a great understanding of what makes a watch something out of the ordinary - the book is a delight - QP MAGAZINE
Michael Balfour is a leading commentator on the world watch industry, and broadcasts and lectures on the subject. He regularly writes for many international watch journals, and is the principal watch-industry correspondent for the Financial Times.
General Fields
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- : Merrell
- : Merrell
- : 0.993
- : 22 February 2009
- : 250mm X 250mm X 19mm
- : United Kingdom
- : books
Special Fields
- : BALFOUR,MICHAEL
- : BC
- : 8-Dec
- : 681.114
- : 192
- : 350 colour illustrations