The Rolex Story
ISBN: 9780764345975 / Angielski / Twarda / 144 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The brand with the crown is recognized worldwide as an invaluable sports implement and luxury product. In little more than one hundred years, it has become one of the most successful and innovative watch brands on the planet. Rolex manufactures more than a half a million wristwatches per year while maintaining an outstanding reputation and near-perfect quality. From the beginning, the sponsorship of statesmen, movie stars, and athletes has driven its success, but the company has expanded to include more than just the rich and famous. The Rolex Oyster became the first watch to defy the...
The brand with the crown is recognized worldwide as an invaluable sports implement and luxury product. In little more than one hundred years, it has b...
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171,32 zł |
Sports Watches: Aviator Watches, Diving Watches, Chronographs
ISBN: 9780764345999 / Angielski / Twarda / 144 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. In this guide to modern sports watches, discover honest assessments of luxury sports models, many varieties of chronographs, GMTs, and extreme diving watches, represented by the best sports brands in the world, including Patek Philippe, Breitling, Omega, Chronoswiss, and more. But first, what exactly is a sports watch? Jewelers, connoisseurs, and the editors have agreed on the following definition: a sporty-looking timepiece, usually made of steel, that stays on your arm whether you're racing, diving, or flying. In the 1970s, Gerald Genta designed three classic sports watches that challenged...
In this guide to modern sports watches, discover honest assessments of luxury sports models, many varieties of chronographs, GMTs, and extreme diving ...
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188,18 zł |
Live Your Passion: Building a Watch Manufacturer: Frédérique Constant Sa, Alpina, Demonaco
ISBN: 9780764346163 / Angielski / Twarda / 352 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. In 1988, Aletta and Peter Stas founded Frederique Constant, a manufacturer based in Plan-les-Ouates, Geneva, that develops exceptional and affordable wristwatches. This book, presented in intimate interview form, reflects the passion and vision of the company's founders. Read about this family-run business, quite young compared to most Genevan brands, and peruse the timepieces that have contributed to its rapid rate of success. Their philosophy, from the very beginning, has been to reach out to a broader class of enthusiasts who want exquisite, timeless, and yet classical watches at sensible...
In 1988, Aletta and Peter Stas founded Frederique Constant, a manufacturer based in Plan-les-Ouates, Geneva, that develops exceptional and affordable ...
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488,32 zł |
Rolex Highlights
ISBN: 9780764346842 / Angielski / Twarda / 96 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. No Swiss watch brand has a more powerful reputation than Rolex. The name has long been synonymous with luxury watches of enormous prestige and the highest quality. Since the Genevan manufacturer's founding by Hans Wilsdorf in 1908, these precious timepieces have become coveted around the world. In this overview, become acquainted with Rolex's exciting history, which has been almost constantly characterised by success and expansion. At the same time, examine the highlights of the most important models, primarily from the current collection, presented here in detailed images with complete...
No Swiss watch brand has a more powerful reputation than Rolex. The name has long been synonymous with luxury watches of enormous prestige and the hig...
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142,39 zł |
The Fascination of Time: Marks, Manufacturers, & Complications of Classic Wristwatches
ISBN: 9780764346859 / Angielski / Twarda / 232 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. For the aspiring mechanical watch collector, this casual yet insightful overview is the perfect introduction. The wristwatches presented come from well-known, outstanding Swiss companies, as well as the resurgent German luxury watch industry in Glashutte. Learn everything you need to know about Patek Phillipe, Maurice Lacroix, Blancpain, Tag Heuer, Zenith, A. Lang & Sohne, Jaeger-LeCoultre, and more. Lose yourself in descriptions and histories of fourteen of the most interesting and precise complications and variations, including the regulator dial and the moon phase display, while avoiding...
For the aspiring mechanical watch collector, this casual yet insightful overview is the perfect introduction. The wristwatches presented come from wel...
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162,74 zł |
Elgin Trench Watches of the Great War
ISBN: 9780764347115 / Angielski / Twarda / 176 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. A combination of 440 photos and advertisements, plus informative text, tell the story of the Elgin National Watch Company wristwatches that accompanied U.S. Army troops into the trenches of Europe in World War I. While Elgin was known as a company that would allow buyers to pick and choose among features for their personal watches, the U.S. Army also created specifications dated November 3, 1914 and October 24, 1916, choosing the watch features their soldiers would wear. After a brief discussion of pricing, rarity, and company history, the wristwatches covered include: Star Dial Series, Giant...
A combination of 440 photos and advertisements, plus informative text, tell the story of the Elgin National Watch Company wristwatches that accompanie...
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325,53 zł |
Rolex: History, Icons and Record-Breaking Models
ISBN: 9781851497836 / Angielski / Twarda / 152 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The history of Rolex is inextricably linked to its founder Hans Wilsdorf, who took the first steps in the world of Swiss watchmaking as he dreamed about a timepiece that could be worn around the wrist. This experimental research led Rolex to achieve its highest goals in both technological innovation and in the use of the finest materials alone. Its models have been photographed on the wrists of political leaders, sports champions, and film and fashion celebrities, transforming each rolex into a fully-fledged status symbol, a synonym of elegance and precision. Including essays with a...
The history of Rolex is inextricably linked to its founder Hans Wilsdorf, who took the first steps in the world of Swiss watchmaking as he dreamed abo...
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235,62 zł |
Watches International XVI
ISBN: 9780847845545 / Angielski / Miękka / 512 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Showcasing the latest masterpieces from leading manufacturers, this is the most comprehensive and current guide on watches available.
Showcasing the latest masterpieces from leading manufacturers, this is the most comprehensive and current guide on watches available.
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106,84 zł |
Grand Complications Vol. XI: Special Astronomical Watch Edition
ISBN: 9780847845552 / Angielski / Twarda / 528 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This one-of-a-kind catalog features the highest-quality complicated timepieces from the world s most luxurious watchmakers."
This one-of-a-kind catalog features the highest-quality complicated timepieces from the world s most luxurious watchmakers."
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120,49 zł |
About Time: Celebrating Men's Watches
ISBN: 9780764349058 / Angielski / Twarda / 240 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This celebration of high-end men's wristwatches is a collection of essays, timelines, and more than 250 color photographs. Aimed at collectors, watch enthusiasts, and anyone with an interest in fashion, the book ranges from in-depth looks at specific models, including classics and contemporary timepieces, to overviews of pilot's watches, diver's watches, and other watches developed for various purposes. Short essays and timelines take a look at pop culture, including topics such as cars and watches, watches in space, watches in films, famous advertising campaigns, and celebrities and their...
This celebration of high-end men's wristwatches is a collection of essays, timelines, and more than 250 color photographs. Aimed at collectors, watch ...
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162,74 zł |
Vacheron Constantin: Artists of Time
ISBN: 9782080202246 / Angielski / Twarda / 354 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This volume commemorates Vacheron Constantin's uninterrupted 260-year history devoted to watchmaking excellence. Geneva-based Vacheron Constantin has maintained its reputation for producing exceptional timepieces, from its first watch circa 1760 to its extraordinary mechanical watches of today. Highly collectible, these prestigious timepieces are conceived as much to seduce by their elegance as to provide precision timekeeping. With specially commissioned photographs, the book traces the rich history of the manufacture and includes an informative catalog of timepieces and a guide to...
This volume commemorates Vacheron Constantin's uninterrupted 260-year history devoted to watchmaking excellence. Geneva-based Vacheron Constan...
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412,97 zł |
European Clocks and Watches: In the Metropolitan Museum of Art
ISBN: 9781588395795 / Angielski / Twarda / 256 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The first detailed discussion of the greatest timepieces from the exceptional collection of The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Among the world's great technological and imaginative achievements is the invention and development of the timepiece. Examining for the first time the Metropolitan Museum's unparalleled collection of European clocks and watches created from the early middle ages through the 19th century, this fascinating book enriches our understanding of the origins and evolution of these ingenious works. It showcases 54 extraordinary clocks, watches, and other... The first detailed discussion of the greatest timepieces from the exceptional collection of The Metropolitan Museum of Art
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267,75 zł |
History of the American Clock Business for the Past Sixty Years
ISBN: 9781511911597 / Angielski / Miękka / 82 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. |
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67,02 zł |
Legendary Wristwatches: From Audemars Piguet to Zenith
ISBN: 9780764349577 / Angielski / Twarda / 192 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This introductory guide and valuation of the world's most legendary wristwatches includes more than 200 photographs that trace the trends of man's favorite toy - and his only socially acceptable piece of jewelry - for more than 100 years. The finely detailed photos reveal the beautiful and fascinating fashions in wristwatch style from 1879 to the modern era. From the prolific collection of renowned auctioneer and wristwatch expert Stefan Muser, the most legendary models from every era are described and pictured. Brands include Omega, Patek Philippe, Longines, Cartier, Rolex, Vacheron &...
This introductory guide and valuation of the world's most legendary wristwatches includes more than 200 photographs that trace the trends of man's fav...
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162,74 zł |
Challenging Repairs to Interesting Clocks
ISBN: 9780982358467 / Angielski / Miękka / 136 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. For two decades Edwin Sowers wrote articles for horological publications, sharing the details of the repair work he completed. This book brings together more than thirty of his most challenging and interesting jobs through the articles that he wrote for three horological publications. Through step-by-step instructions and detailed photographs and illustrations, Sowers walks the reader through the process of restoring common and uncommon ailments to a variety of timekeepers. For two decades Edwin Sowers wrote articles for horological publications, sharing the details of the repair work he completed. This book brings tog... |
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141,16 zł |
The Clock Book
ISBN: 9780982358474 / Angielski / Miękka / 152 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. After noting the wide variety of sources necessary to gain an elementary understanding of timekeeping, Philip Balcomb set out to write an introductory book that would allow one to learn the basics and hopefully identify more specific areas of interest to research further. In The Clock Book he brings together the history of timekeeping with a guide to the basics of clock collecting. Clear line drawings illustrate the rudimentary details of clock mechanisms and the evolution of their cases. Balcomb has created an essential text for any developing horologist or casual... After noting the wide variety of sources necessary to gain an elementary understanding of timekeeping, Philip Balcomb set out to write an introduct... |
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161,67 zł |
The Perigal and Duterrau watch and clockmakers: Perigal & Duterrau watch and clockmakers to the King
ISBN: 9781514787175 / Angielski / Miękka / 98 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. In 18th and 19th century London there were several watch and clockmakers from the Perigal and Duterrau families. This book describes their various firms and some of the clocks and watches that they produced, with biographical and genealogical details of the watch and clockmakers. Francis Perigal of New Bond Street watchmaker to King George III, and the firm of Perigal & Duterrau that he founded receive particular attention.
In 18th and 19th century London there were several watch and clockmakers from the Perigal and Duterrau families. This book describes their various fir...
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34,86 zł |
The Beauty of Time: The Watches of A. Lange & Söhne
ISBN: 9780764349560 / Angielski / Twarda / 208 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. With more than 200 photographs and specifications for 32 watches, this book provides a comprehensive history of one of Germany's finest watchmakers and its timepieces. Since its founding in 1845, A. Lange and Sohne has been at the core of fine watchmaking. Wanting to create perfectly timed watches that did not require remachining, innovative watchmaker Ferdinand Adolph Lange established a tradition of precise workmanship that evolved through generations of the family into a production facility of haute horlogerie, handcrafting a mere 5,500 pieces a year. From the rare 1A-quality works that...
With more than 200 photographs and specifications for 32 watches, this book provides a comprehensive history of one of Germany's finest watchmakers an...
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162,74 zł |
Watches diamonds Jewelery and silver ware
ISBN: 9781523663781 / Angielski / Miękka / 38 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Watches diamonds jewellery and silverware catalogue 1919-1920
Watches diamonds jewellery and silverware catalogue 1919-1920
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35,53 zł |
The Ultimate Guide to Buying and Selling Rolexes Online
ISBN: 9781533323651 / Angielski / Miękka / 38 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This guide from Time4Luxury, a Miami-based luxury watch retailer, has two parts. The first is a step by step guide with advice on how to purchase your first Rolex. The second part explains how to get the best price for your Rolex by selling it online.
This guide from Time4Luxury, a Miami-based luxury watch retailer, has two parts. The first is a step by step guide with advice on how to purchase your...
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24,20 zł |