Book 2,627 – The World of Watches by Jean Lassaussois and Gilles Lhote

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Up for sale is
The World of Watches
by Jean Lassaussois and Gilles Lhote. Time never stops, but it can be captured.
The World of Watches
includes over 500 legendary timepieces photographed in full color. The selection features both classic and avant-garde styles from the world’s most prestigious watchmakers. Cartier, Hamilton, Rolex, Patek Phillippe, Longines, and many others are represented. Photographs of the watches are accompanied by captions detailing their principal features. Examples range from the magnificent jeweled watches by Breitling and Baume and Mercier to the more “funky” designs by Swatch, which have sold up to 100 million watches in a ten-year period. This book delivers a visual thrill to those with a casual interest and to the serious collector alike. 144 pages. Hard cover with jacket. Copyright 1995. Excellent condition. – Book 2,627