The Watch Book Compendium

The reference book on the most important watch brands in the world - New revised edition: 2 books in one volume - Essential for collectors and lovers of wristwatches. For all chronometer fans, collectors and watch enthusiasts, the brilliant and completely revised new edition of The Watch Book is now available. This comprehensive coffee table book replaces the previous The Watch Book Compendium and combines The Watch Book I and II. As usual, successful author Gisbert L. Brunner shines with his extensive experience and brings his readers closer to the history of the wristwatch with over 1000 high-resolution photographs. With over 40 pieces, hardly any other illustrated book brings together so many premium watch brands under one roof. The predecessors of The Watch Book have long been considered reference works by experts, as no other photo book better represents noble watches. The author not only shows luxury watches in front and side view, as many catalogs offer. The reader often gets a direct insight into the sophisticated mechanics of these small masterpieces of extraordinary craftsmanship. There is no more beautiful and artistic way to present cutting-edge technology. Gisbert invites his interested reader on a journey through time into the world of watchmaking. Starting from the beginnings of watchmaking art, we accompany him piece by piece to the modern era. Because even today, high-end watches are a symbol of style, good taste and status. Text in English, German and French.