Description
Few objects combine function, elegance, and status in addition to a wristwatch. One’s selection of chronograph reveals a really perfect deal because it shows the value we place at the most precious resource of all-time. A blend of precise mechanics, craftsmanship, fine materials, and innovation distinguishes the in point of fact superlative examples. In The Watch Book, readers can feast their eyes and minds on a magnificently-illustrated and well-documented chronicle of the world’s absolute best timepieces. First, we’re treated to a brief discussion of the meaning of time and its measurement by ticking sets of gears and hands. Next we delve into more than 18 premium manufacturers, including Patek Philippe, Rolex, and Cartier. These biographies of a very powerful names in top-end timekeeping trace the progressive development from their earliest days right as much as the up to date innovations and current models. We explore just what makes these houses outstanding, learning concerning the remarkable breakthroughs that established them as the crème de la crème of the European watch industry.