Iconic watches : And their incredible stories

(Autor) Colin Salter
Formato: Hardcover
20,00 Precio: £18,00 (10% off)

A charmingly illustrated telling of the remarkable stories behind over 30 of the world’s most iconic timepieces. From the humble digital watch to luxury examples of haute horology from Switzerland, a watch’s combination of design, engineering and functionality can captivate a wearer. Iconic Watches presents over 30 timepieces that would sit proudly in any watch enthusiast’s collection. From the watch that helped US soldiers win World War II to the first watch on the moon, the world’s most expensive watch to the timepiece that almost destroyed the Swiss watchmaking industry, each entry offers an intimate portrait of why each watch deserves its place in history. The remarkable stories cover the globe and beyond, featuring Hollywood royalty, actual royalty, daring adventurers, war heroes, legendary designers and engineers, and much more. It’s a beautifully illustrated window into the watch industry and one that readers are sure to love spending time with.

Information
Editorial:
Quarto Publishing PLC
Formato:
Hardcover
Número de páginas:
None
Idioma:
en
ISBN:
9781836002802
Año de publicación:
2025
Fecha publicación:
8 de Mayo de 2025

Colin Salter

Colin Salter is a British author known for his bestselling book "1000 Inventions and Discoveries". His writing style is engaging and informative, making complex topics accessible to a wide audience. Salter's key contribution to literature is his ability to distill vast amounts of information into easily digestible and entertaining narratives.

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