Description: From precious early minute repeaters by Louis Brandt & Frère and James Schulz to legendary and super-rare vintage chronographs by Patek Philippe, Rolex, and Vacheron Constantin to state-of-the-art contemporary pieces, this book is a glorious celebration of watchmaking conducted at truly virtuoso levels of timekeeping precision.
Brief description:
Charlotte and Peter Fiell are well-known design authors having written over 70 books on the history, theory, and criticism of design. The Fiells have lectured widely, guest taught courses, curated exhibitions, and consulted manufacturing companies, museums, salerooms, and major private collectors around the world. Together, they have written numerous TASCHEN books, including 1000 Chairs, Design of the 20th Century, Industrial Design A-Z, 1000 Lights, Scandinavian Design, and, most recently, the double-volume Ultimate Collector Cars, Ultimate Collector Motorcycles and Ultimate Collector Watches.
Review Quotes: "Ultimate Collector Watches is an important and welcome tome for all those looking to learn more about collecting vintage watches! I had a hard time putting it down once I cracked the pages."-- "Eric Wind, world leading expert on vintage watches and founder of Wind Vintage"