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Decorative Arts & Design - 500 Years, 100 Watches

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Book Synopsis: From two of the world’s leading experts on watch collecting, this supremely elegant and informative selection of one hundred watches traces the timepiece’s evolution as it highlights unusual, important, and beautifully crafted watches of the past half a millennium.For centuries people have been captivated by watches—whether for their technical precision, their unique design, or their historic importance. Each of the one hundred watches profiled in this elegant book stands out for one or more of these qualities. Organized chronologically and divided by century, the watches are presented in spacious, double-page spreads, featuring exquisite photography with engaging, incisive texts.Readers will discover examples of the earliest watch forms; an astonishing Elizabethan-era watch with astrolabic dial; an early 17th century watch encased in a single emerald; two of the earliest watches to incorporate the balance spring—a feature that revolutionized the portable timekeeper; and some of the first repeating and perpetual calendar watches. These are followed by the first lever watch, invented by Thomas Mudge; important precision watches; early 19th century enamel and automaton watches; highly complex watches by Breguet and Patek Philippe; Sir Winston Churchill’s yellow gold World Time Victory watch; a Rolex wristwatch made to commemorate Indian Republic Day; an Omega Speedmaster that went into space; and a Roger Smith wristwatch completed in 2023.Featuring exquisitely reproduced photographs that are appearing for the first time together in book form, this historic collection will appeal to sophisticated collectors, amateur watch enthusiasts, and anyone with an interest in the art and science of horology.

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Experience the captivating journey through time with "500 Years, 100 Watches" - the ultimate selection of exquisite timepieces. Delve into the world of watch collecting with the expert guidance of our renowned authors. Take a closer look at the evolution of watches, from their earliest forms to the revolutionary innovations of today. With each turn of the page, you'll be mesmerized by the technical precision, unique designs, and historic significance showcased in this elegant book.

Uncover the hidden gems of horology as you explore double-page spreads filled with stunning photography and insightful narratives. Discover an astonishing Elizabethan-era watch with an astrolabic dial, a rare 17th-century timepiece encased in a single emerald, and the pioneering watches that introduced the balance spring. Be captivated by the ingenuity of repeating and perpetual calendar watches, the groundbreaking lever watch by Thomas Mudge, and the complexity of enamel and automaton watches from the 19th century.

As you delve deeper into the pages, you'll encounter masterpieces from renowned watchmakers such as Breguet, Patek Philippe, and Omega. Be amazed by Sir Winston Churchill's yellow gold World Time Victory watch, a remarkable Rolex wristwatch commemorating Indian Republic Day, and the Omega Speedmaster that ventured into space. End your journey with a Roger Smith wristwatch, a true testament to the modern-day horological craftmanship.

Featuring exquisite, never-before-seen photographs beautifully reproduced in this historic collection, "500 Years, 100 Watches" is a must-have for discerning collectors, passionate watch enthusiasts, and anyone curious about the art and science of horology. Embark on this memorable adventure and acquire a timeless piece of horological history today!

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