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Book 2,455 – Wristwatches: History of a Century’s Development
Book 2,455 – Wristwatches: History of a Century’s Development
Book 2,455 – Wristwatches: History of a Century’s Development
Book 2,455 – Wristwatches: History of a Century’s Development
Book 2,455 – Wristwatches: History of a Century’s Development
Book 2,455 – Wristwatches: History of a Century’s Development
Book 2,455 – Wristwatches: History of a Century’s Development

Book 2,455 – Wristwatches: History of a Century’s Development

$ 13.19

Availability: 30 in stock
  • Condition: Very Good
  • Industry: Collectible Clocks

    Description

    Up for sale is a book titled
    Wristwatches: History of a Century’s Development
    by Helmut Kahlert, Richard Muhe, and Gisbert L. Brunner. With over 1700 stunning, clear color and black-and-white photographs, the authors have presented a history and picture reference of all types of mechanical wristwatch including early models, chronographs, watches with calendars, moon-phase indication, repetition and modern electric and quartz watches. Both men’s and women’s styles are included from the world’s renowned manufacturers such as Patek-Philippe, Audemars Piquet, Rolex, Omega, and many more. For the technically inclined collector and lover of mechanical wristwatches, a behind-the-scenes look at the workings of many watches is offered. Beyond this, the text offers a thorough explication of the technical construction and function of important types of movements such as hand-wound, automatic and chronographic. All in all, this book seeks to offer an enlightening report on a long-neglected and little-known area of watch lore and collecting. It portrays the broad spectrum of mechanical wristwatch production in a dynamic presentation. 400 pages. Hard cover with jacket. Copyright 1986. Excellent condition. A price guide is included. – Book 2,455