The Illustrated Directory of Watches is a beautiful book that will provide watch enthusiasts with a fully illustrated and comprehensive book on all things watches. From historical timelines and facts, this beautifully photographed book will inform and excite both the novice and veteran watch aficionado.

Enclosed is perhaps the most ambitious and lavishly illustrated history of watches for the collector and general reader. It shows in clear detailed pictures over one thousand important landmark timepieces from all the classic watchmakers from the 1930s to the present day. Organized A-Z by manufacturer, each watch will be shown face on and in some cases some will include reverse and internal views. Each watch will be specially photographed in the studio for this book.
In addition to the beautiful design, The Illustrated Directory of Watches includes a comprehensive introduction on the history of wristwatches and a quick reference listing of every piece featured.
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Product details

ISBN
9781510756595
Published
2025-11-20
Publisher
Skyhorse Publishing; Skyhorse Publishing
Weight
1724 gr
Height
297 mm
Width
228 mm
Thickness
25 mm
Age
G, 01
Language
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Innbundet
Number of pages
512

Author

Biographical note

James Wilson is the son of a jeweler. He grew up with a fascination for timepieces of all kinds, especially glamorous wristwatches. A serial watch collector, Wilson now has an extensive collection of vintage models from both European and American watch makers. Wilson is a native of Sewickley, Pennsylvania.