The must-have guide for the collector of mechanical wristwatches. Complete information--including prices--on over 1,400 models made by more than 130 international brands. The seventeenth edition of what has become a classic for afficionados of fine watchmaking once again looks at the developments in the watch industry. In addition to the A-to-Z section, which features many new entries, industry expert Elizabeth Doerr looks at news from the independent watchmakers. Watchmaker Bill Yao, owner of Mk II watches, contributes his expertise on crowns, and senior editor Marton Radkai explores the business side of the industry, the problem of counterfeiting, and profiles watchmaking's mavericks. Also included are a glossary and a guide to watch maintenance. Wristwatch Annual 2015 presents a broad range of wristwatches with exquisite color photographs and complete specifications for each watch. Collectors have a wealth of information close at hand: the book is arranged alphabetically by producer, and within each producer's section are a brief history of the brand (with contact information), and specifications and materials for each watch, including price, movement, special features, complications, case, dial, band, and variations. The clear photography, structured layout, and lively writing make this book a pleasure to read or just browse. It is conceived as a handy reference for a broad readership from around the world, from the neophyte to the experienced collector.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Abbeville Press, Incorporated
ISBN-10
0789212021
ISBN-13
9780789212023
eBay Product ID (ePID)
201603582
Product Key Features
Author
Peter Braun
Language
English
Topic
Clocks & Watches, Antiques & Collectibles
Dimensions
Item Length
11.5in
Item Height
0.7in
Item Width
8.4in
Item Weight
43 Oz
Additional Product Features
Book Title
Wristwatch Annual 2015 : the Catalog of Producers, Prices, Models, and Specifications
Table of Content
A A. Lange & Sohne Alpina Aquadive Anonimo Aristo Armin Strom Arnold & Son ArtyA Audemars Piguet Azimuth B Ball Watch Co. Baume & Mercier Bell & Ross Ernst Benz Benzinger Blancpain Borgward Bovet Breguet Breitling Bremont BRM Carl F. Bucherer Bulgari C Carl F. Bucherer Cartier Chanel Chopard Christiaan van der Klaauw Christophe Claret Chronoswiss Forum Cuervo y Sobrinos Cvstos D D. Dornbluth & Sohn Davosa De Bethune de Grisogono DeWitt Douane 1857 Doxa Roger Dubuis E Eberhard & Co. Edox Epos Ernst Benz Erwin Sattler Eterna F Fortis Franck Muller Francois-Paul Journe Frederique Constant G Genesis Girard-Perregaux Glashutte Original Graham Greubel Forsey H H. Moser & Cie. Habring Hamilton Hanhart Harry Winston Hautlence Hermes Hublot I Itay Noy IWC J Jaeger-LeCoultre Jaquet Droz Jeanrichard Romain Jerome Jorg Schauer Francoise-Paul Journe Urban Jorgensen & Sonner Juvenia K Kobold Kudoke L Maurice Lacroix A. Lange & Sohn Linde Werdelin Longines Louis Moinet Louis Vuitton M Maitres du Temps Maurice Lacroix MB&F Meccaniche Veloci MeisterSinger Richard Mille Milus Mk II Louis Moinet Montana Watch Co. Montblanc H. Moser & Cie. Muhle-Glashutte Franck Muller N Ulysse Nardin Nienaber Bunde Thomas Ninchritz Nivrel Nornos Itay Noy O Omega Oris P Panerai Parmigiani Patek Philippe Paul Picot Perrelet Peter Speake-Marin Piaget Porsche Design R Rado RGM Richard Mille Roger Dubuis Rolex Romain Jerome S Erwin Sattler Jorg Schauer Schaumburg Watch Seiko Sinn Peter Speake-Marin Stowa Armin Strom T TAG Heuer Temption Thomas Ninchritz Tissot Towson Watch Co. Tudor Tutima U Ulysse Nardin Urban Jurgensen & Sonner Urwerk UTS V Vacheron Constantin Christiaan van der Klaauw Victorinox Swiss Army Vogard Vostok-Europe Louis Vutton Vulcain W Wempe Harry Winston Z Zeitwinkel Zenith Movement Manufacturers Concepto ETA Sellita Soprod Editorial Letter to the Reader Independent Watchmaking Closely Watched Watches Watch Tech: Revolution in the Balance The Chronograph Challenge in Time Chronographs: Technical Insights and Technicalities Watch Your Watch Glossary Masthead
