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The Book of Rolex
Jens Hoy
Christian Frost
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9781788843102
ACC Art Books
Hardback World
265 mm x 225 mm
208 Pages color
£32.00
New revised edition with the latest information and new images
An exhaustive appraisal of the Rolex watch, including studies of vintage models, current designs and special editions
A new revised edition with the latest information, expert commentary and new images
Invaluable to any watch-lover, especially aspiring Rolex collectors
a perfect gift recommendation for every watch enthusiast! Monochrome Watches
Horological trends flit by faster than ever in today s fast-paced society. But Rolex does not rely on gimmicks; theirs is a more perennial allure, with a reputation built on traditions and hard-earned skill. A company that innovates while paying homage to their roots, every Rolex is the culmination of centuries of watchmaking expertise. Within this bestselling book you will find explanations of the making process, descriptions of the materials involved and expert commentary on what makes each Rolex wristwatch unique.
This new revised edition of The Book of Rolex has been brought right up to date since it first published in 2015, to include all the latest information on this most desirable of watch brands along with many new images. Demonstrating how each model fits its social milieu, present and past, this book also addresses the multitude of fakes on the market, including the so-called Frankensteins watches made from a mixture of real parts and forgeries, which are notoriously hard to spot imparting all the skills needed to pick counterfeits out of a line-up. A holistic view of Rolex watches, this book promises to be as timeless as the brand itself. Should you be considering a Rolex, this book will convince you of its worth as an investment.
Jens Høy is a Rolex connoisseur - a fashion and lifestyle journalist known for his work with the Danish newspaperBerlingske and its business magazine, Erhversbladet, among many others. Christian Frost is a journalist and author, renowned for his Erik Otto Falster crime series, especially God is Just Dog Spelled Backwards and The Arab Who Was White As Snow. Between them, they present a book that is at once informative and inherently readable. Published 3rd Jun 2025
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Rolex Investing in Wristwatches
Mara Cappelletti
Osvaldo Patrizzi
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An important new reference for all Rolex lovers and collectors
9781788841245
ACC Art Books
Hardback
World
300 mm x 237 mm
328 Pages
460 color, 3 b&w
Investing in Wristwatches
£65.00
Written by experts Osvaldo Patrizzi and Mara Cappelletti and introduced by the Chairman of Sotheby s International Watch Division, Daryn F. Schnipper
385 key models, with analysis of details and prices realised at auction
Contains a history of luxury wristwatch auctions and relevant information for collectors looking to invest The first part of a series, which includes Patek Philippe: Investing in Wristwatches
Absolutely essential for all the connoisseurs and Rolex lovers. Laura Astrologo Porché, Celebre Magazine World
Why do we collect? For some, it is a pursuit of pure passion those who appreciate the wristwatch as an artform: the intricacy of its mechanics, the finesse of its form. Yet for others, collecting is an investment, and a watch s value is of as much importance as its appearance. All collectors ought to have a guide to models and market value. Rolex: Investing in Wristwatches offers detailed insights into the world of authenticating and pricing high-value wristwatches, which will be of use to collectors from amateur to connoisseur.
This publication includes the vast majority of key Rolex models, along with their relevant auction results. The timepieces featured have been carefully selected by Senior Horological Expert, Osvaldo Patrizzi. These wristwatches excel for a diverse range of reasons, including technical excellence, auction records, design and anecdotal history. A description of each watch is accompanied by its picture, reference and sales values (rights included).
A comparative analysis of auction results, compiled through close collaboration with the Sotheby s auction house, shows, by brand and timepiece, the evolution of prices over time, leading from the Eighties up to the present day. A system to calculate the currency exchange rate at the time of auction sales is also included in this vital work of reference.
After graduating in 1989 from the IULM University of Milan, Mara Cappelletti attended the History of Jewelry course and the Art of Islamic countries, India, China, Korea and Japan short course at the Sotheby s Institute of Art in 2005. She is founder and president of Associazione Culturale Stile e Storia, working in art, fashion and jewellery. From 2011 to 2012, Cappelletti was the curator and author, together with Osvaldo Patrizzi, of The Masters of Time (24 Ore Cultura): a collection of 25 monographs dedicated to the world s finest watchmakers and founders of the greatest Maisons. In January 2020, Cappelletti was the main curator of the exhibition Stile Milano (Style Milano) exhibition. She had previously curated the 2015 exhibition Jewels Of Taste as part of the Expo In Città, supported by the University of Milano, Associazione Orafa Lombarda, and The World Jewellery Confederation CIBJO.
Osvaldo Patrizzi has held a long fascination with horology. He served as an apprentice watchmaker in Milan from 1965 to 1973, before being employed as a restorer of antique watches. He went on to become an Expert of the Italian Association of Antique Horology Dealers and a consultant for the Swiss Custom. He founded the Galerie d Horlogerie Ancienne, which became Antiquorum in 1981. In 2007, he founded Patrizzi & Co. Auctioneers. Across the course of his long and illustrious career, Patrizzi has been responsible for selling over 75% of all the watches ever sold for over one million dollars. His Grading System is the
their prospective investments.
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Patek Philippe Investing in Wristwatches
Mara Cappelletti
Osvaldo Patrizzi
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9781788841252
ACC Art Books
Hardback
World
300 mm x 237 mm
368 Pages
662 colour
Investing in Wristwatches
£75.00
Timepieces selected by senior horological expert Osvaldo Patrizzi
Comprehensive work of reference
Analysis of auction results
Finest Patek Phillippe watches
Essential for all enthusiasts
Follow-up to Rolex: Investing in Wristwatches
ISBN 9781788841245
Patek Philippe: Investing in Wristwatches offers detailed insights into the world of authenticating and pricing high-value wristwatches, for all collectors from amateur to connoisseur.
This publication includes the vast majority of key Patek models, along with their relevant auction results. Each timepiece has been carefully selected by legendary horological expert Osvaldo Patrizzi. These wristwatches excel for a diverse range of reasons, including technical excellence, auction records, design and anecdotal history. A description of each watch is accompanied by its picture, reference and sales values (rights included).
The follow-up to Rolex: Investing in Wristwatches, this vital and comprehensive work of reference also includes a system to calculate the currency exchange rate at the time of auction sales. And a comparative analysis of auction results, compiled through close collaboration with the Sotheby s auction house, shows the evolution of prices from the 80s up to the present day.
After graduating in 1989 from the IULM University of Milan, Mara Cappelletti attended the History of Jewelry course and the Art of Islamic countries, India, China, Korea and Japan short course at the Sotheby s Institute of Art in 2005. She is founder and president of Associazione Culturale Stile e Storia, working in art, fashion and jewellery. From 2011-2012, Cappelletti was the curator and author, together with Osvaldo Patrizzi, of The Masters of Time (24 Ore Cultura): a collection of 25 monographs dedicated to the world s finest watchmakers and founders of the greatest Maisons. In January 2020, Cappelletti was the main curator of the exhibition Stile Milano (Milano Style). She had previously curated 2015 exhibition Jewels Of Taste as part of the Expo In Citta, supported by the University of Milano, Associazione Orafa Lombarda, and The World Jewellery Confederation CIBJO. Osvaldo Patrizzi has held a long fascination with horology. He served as an apprentice watchmaker in Milan from 1965-1973, before being employed as a restorer of antique watches. He went on to become an Expert of the italian Association of Antique Horology Dealers and a consultant for the Swiss Custom. He founded the Galerie d Horlogerie Ancienne, which became Antiquorum in 1981. In 2007, he founded PATRIZZI & CO. AUCTIONEERS. Across the course of his long and illustrious career, Patrizzi has been responsible for selling over 75% of all the watches ever sold for over one million dollars. His Grading System is the most reliable way for collectors to gauge the condition of their prospective investments. Published 29th Sep 2023
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Rolex Philosophy
Mara Cappelletti
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9781788842396
ACC Art Books
Hardback
World
310 mm x 270 mm
240 Pages
188 color, 20 b&w
Luxury Philosophy
£50.00
A meticulously illustrated journey through all things Rolex
Includes images, direct testimonials, unpublished interviews, contemporaneous ads and archive materials A must-have for all collectors and enthusiasts
Written by author and jewellery expert Mara Cappelletti
This book combines images, direct testimonials, unpublished interviews, contemporaneous ads, archive materials, technical details, auction results and more to paint a picture of what has made Rolex the powerhouse it is today. Robb Report
This rich photobook uses images, direct testimonials, unpublished interviews, contemporaneous ads, archive materials and excellent narration to recount the path from the inception of this world-famous watch brand to the present day. Lovely Books
Rolex, the great creation of inventor and entrepreneur Hans Wilsdorf, is a worldwide phenomenon. This rich photobook uses images, direct testimonials, unpublished interviews, contemporaneous ads, archive materials and excellent narration to recount the path from the inception of this world-famous watch brand to the present day.
Follow the evolutionary path of the innovative techniques and extraordinary designs that made Rolex the powerhouse it is today.
Discover the true and unique, inimitable Rolex philosophy the identity at the heart of a century-long success.
Written by author and jewellery expert Mara Cappelletti, Rolex Philosophy is a meticulously illustrated journey through all things Rolex. With technical details, auction results, and background insights, this is a must-have for all collectors and enthusiasts.
After graduating in 1989 from the IULM University of Milan, Mara Cappelletti attended the History of Jewelry course and the Art of Islamic countries, India, China, Korea and Japan short course at the Sotheby s Institute of Art in 2005. She is founder and president of Associazione Culturale Stile e Storia, working in art, fashion and jewellery. From 2011-2012, Cappelletti was the curator and author, together with Osvaldo Patrizzi, of The Masters of Time (24 Ore Cultura): a collection of 25 monographs dedicated to the world s finest watchmakers and founders of the greatest Maisons. In January 2020, Cappelletti was the main curator of the exhibitionStile Milano (Milano Style). She had previously curated 2015 exhibition Jewels of Taste as part of the Expo In Citta, supported by the University of Milan, Associazione Orafa Lombarda, and The World Jewellery Confederation CIBJO. Published 15th Sep 2023
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Oyster Perpetual Submariner
The Watch that Unlocked the Deep
Nicholas Foulkes
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9781805218937 Wallpaper* Hardback World
287 mm x 242 mm
252 Pages
209 color, 41 b&w
£100.00
A full history of the Rolex Oyster Perpetual Submariner watch
The first ever book authorised by Rolex French Edition available from Watchprint.com
As a result, the book should provide fresh, in-depth insight into this seminal Rollie. Robb Report
The latest release from Rolex is one for die-hard fans and to many many s surprise, it s not a watch. HypeBeast
We haven t gotten our hands on a copy of Submariner yet, but the prospect of Foulkes writing combined with access to Rolex s archives has me excited. Hodinkee
This book is not just for those who love watches but also for anyone fascinated by stories of innovation, design, and cultural influence. The Subdial
For the first time, Rolex has authorised a wide-ranging account and full history of the Rolex Oyster Perpetual Submariner watch, in the first of a series taking a deep dive into the watches of the iconic brand. Oyster Perpetual Submariner. The Watch That Unlocked The Deep, written by author, editor, and watch expert Nick Foulkes, is published by global design authority, Wallpaper*, which brings its sharp, cinematic eye to the project, creating new and original photography in collaboration with Rolex to run alongside testimonies from renowned witnesses to the Submariner s illustrious 71-year history, including marine biologist Sylvia Earle, photographer David Doubilet, and aquanaut Dr Joe MacInnis further highlighting the role this iconic timepiece continues to play in the exploration and protection of the marine environment.
Nicholas Foulkes is the author of around 40 books, many on watches, and others on subjects as diverse as the Battle of Waterloo and gambling in the 1840s. He has written biographies of Count d Orsay, Bernard Buffet and Princess Ira von Fürstenberg. He is well known for his writing on material culture, the arts, jewellery and timepieces. Over the course of a career spanning four decades, he has contributed articles to numerous British and international newspapers, magazines and websites. A graduate of Hertford College Oxford, he lives in London with his wife; they have two adult sons.
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Crazy About Rolex
All the Things We Love About Rolex. And Everything Else.
Michael Köckritz
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9783948046330
RAMP
Hardback
Worldwide excluding Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Belgium, Luxembourg and The Netherlands
340 mm x 275 mm
308 Pages
200 color, 50 b&w
£75.00
Fascinating stories about iconic Rolex models such as the Submariner, Daytona, GMT-Master and Datejust
An examination of Rolex as a cultural phenomenon
Portrait of the community with people who represent the brand
Unpublished photo series that capture the timeless presence of Rolex watches
An unconventional, tongue-in-cheek approach to the world of the luxury brand Rolex
For decades, Rolex has been synonymous worldwide with the highest level of watchmaking craftsmanship and tool watches that continue to set standards with their outstanding quality. For a design that has stood the test of time. For an aura that needs no advertising because it explains itself through presence. In the depth of its technology as well as in the clarity of its form. Whether Submariner or Daytona, GMT-Master or Datejust every Rolex stands for a perfected idea and tells its own story.
Michael Köckritz, style-defining media maker, editor-in-chief and author, together with his ramp editorial team, invites us on a journey into the universe of Rolex that is as knowledgeable as it is inspiring: from the beginnings to the icons. From technical brilliance to radically clear design. From stories full of adventure, innovation and style to the people who stand for the brand and are themselves inspired by it.
As a journalist, author, artist, and media creator, Michael Köckritz consistently succeeds in providing attention-grabbing insights into contemporary and future-oriented topics, as well as lifestyle and luxury worlds, with a cheerful ease. As publisher and editor-in-chief, he has created numerous book and lifestyle magazine formats that have consistently received national and international awards for years. The automotive culture magazine ramp, the men's lifestyle magazine rampstyle, and the design magazine ramp.design are published internationally and are considered style-setters.
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Best of the Watches
Edited by Editions Florentin
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9782487507098
Editions Florentin Hardback
World excluding France & Morocco
330 mm x 250 mm
308 Pages
210 color, 10 b&w
Best of
£100.00
The very best men's watches, produced over the last three decades, illustrated through sumptuous photographs, showcasing the pinnacle of craftsmanship
Includes rare pieces and some of the most expensive watches in the world
Part of the popular Best of series
Best of the Watch is a panorama of the best global watch production from the last 30 years. Legendary brands are included, such as Rolex, Vacheron-Constantin, Patek-Philippe, Bréguet, Blancpain, A Lange & Söhne, Richard Mille, and Audemars Piguet, to name just a few.
Iconic and fascinating creations unveiled in a luxurious XL format to better illustrate the mysteries and inner workings of these legendary timepieces.
Text in English and French.
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Wristwatch Annual 2026
The Catalog of Producers, Prices, Models, and Specifications
Peter Braun Marton Radkai
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9780789215420
Abbeville Press
Paperback / softback
World excluding USA, Canada, Puerto Rico, and Australia
297 mm x 210 mm
320 Pages
£29.95
The leading collector's guide to fine mechanical watches for more than 25 years
Full specifications and photos of more than 1,400 watches from 130 international brands, curated by two of the top experts Also includes editorial coverage of the latest watch trends
Features an updated design with easier-to-read text, as well as QR codes that provide an instant connection to each watch brand
The essential guide for the collector of mechanical wristwatches, with complete information on over 1,400 models from 130 international brands.
Wristwatch Annual provides an expertly curated overview of the global watch industry, from Swiss mainstays like Rolex and Patek Philippe to the independent producers emerging across the U.S., Europe, and Asia. The book is arranged alphabetically by brand, and the movement, functions, case, band, price, and variations of each pictured watch are fully described.
Designed with the collector in mind, Wristwatch Annual features an easy-to-browse layout, as well as QR codes that provide an instant connection to each brand. And, as always, it includes exclusive articles on the most important trends in watchmaking plus an illustrated glossary and a guide to watch care. Trusted by watch enthusiasts for more than 25 years,Wristwatch Annual remains a unique resource and a true pleasure to browse.
Peter Braun is editor-in-chief of Germany s renowned wristwatch magazine, Armbanduhren Marton Radkai, an independent journalist, has edited the English-language edition of Wristwatch Annual since 2011.
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The Essence of Rolex Unfolded
Jesper Helmin
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9788794190626
Helmin Publishing Hardback
World excluding Denmark
215 mm x 145 mm
144 Pages
The Essence Of £17.99
Beautifully illustrated book with plenty of photos and drawings of the brand s most iconic creations Part of the highly popular The Essence of series
Perfect for anyone interested in watches and Rolex, and are looking for an easy and accessible way to dive into the history, creations, models, and signature traits of the brand
Delve into the illustrious history of the iconic brand, tracing its evolution from precision timekeeping to an enduring symbol of status and sophistication.
Discover the craftsmanship behind each meticulously crafted timepiece, from the legendary Submariner to the iconic Daytona. Intriguing anecdotes unveil the influential figures who have adorned their wrists with Rolex, from celebrated ambassadors to trendsetting celebrities. From Paul Newman and Sean Connery to Roger Federer, Rihanna and Harry Styles.
Embark on a horological adventure that transcends generations, inviting you to embrace the legacy and luxury synonymous with Rolex.
Jesper Helmin is the owner of the up-and-coming Danish publishing house Helmin & Sorgenfri. He has a long background as a journalist and has published a handful of books, primarily about sports, gastronomy, and watches.
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The go-to-guide for Rolex sports models
Richly illustrated and very informative
Focus on investment and price development
The Rolex Guide
Mads Urup Gjødesen
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9788794190343
Helmin Publishing Hardback
World excluding Denmark
308 mm x 247 mm
370 Pages
£79.99
The Rolex Guide is your essential companion for making informed investments in Rolex sports models. Offering a comprehensive overview of market trends, this guide ensures you make the right purchase both subjectively and economically. This meticulously crafted guide takes you through each step of the purchasing process, highlighting the risks associated with buying pre-owned Rolex sports watches, with a focus on steel models from 1960-2024. Dive into an in-depth analysis of crucial components such as dial variants, cases, and bracelets, empowering you with the knowledge needed to select the optimal watch for investment. Author Mads Urup Gjødesen, with over 20 years of experience in collecting and trading Rolex watches, brings you a culmination of extensive research. Discover all the tips and tricks necessary to identify the best deals in the world of Rolex sports models. Your journey into the realm of Rolex investments begins here.
Mads Urup Gjødesen has more than 20 years of experience in dealing with Rolex watches. He specialises in Rolex s sports models, which he actively invests in or sells from his own shop, which exclusively deals in pre-owned watches from major brands, especially Rolex. In 2020, he published his first book in Danish about investing in Rolex, a book that achieved great success.
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The third edition of this definitive and popular book Now includes 17 new Speedmasters and an additional 120 new illustrations Updated models, serial range, and popularity index make this a must-buy for collectors
Moonwatch Only The Ultimate OMEGA Speedmaster Guide
Anthony Marquié Grégoire Rossier
“Moonwatch Only is certainly one of the best books ever written about a single watch model.” William Massena Timezone.com “It is an indescribable reference work and a true must-have for every Speedmaster collector.” Forbes “This book sets a new standard. Not only for books on the Omega Speedmaster, but for watch books in general. I’ve never seen anything like it, and believe me when I tell you that I could fill an impressive sized wall with books on watches. Authors of other books or publishers should take a look at Moonwatch Only as well to see how it should be done.” Robert Jan Broer FratelloWatches “The OMEGA Speedmaster Professional – the Moonwatch – has done things that no other timepiece has done and it’s been worn in places that only a few human beings have been.” Captain Eugene Cernan, Last man on the moon There are very few timepieces in the world that deserve a definitive and comprehensive book such as this one. The OMEGA Speedmaster Professional Moonwatch is one of them. Initially designed for automobile racing teams and engineers, the Omega Speedmaster embarked on a very different trajectory when NASA chose it to accompany astronauts heading for the Moon in 1965. Its involvement in the space adventure has propelled the Moonwatch to the top of the list of celebrated timepieces. After years of research and observation, the authors present a complete panorama of the Moonwatch in a systematic work that is both technical and attractive, making it the inescapable reference book for this legendary watch. This third edition has been enriched with numerous new features including a 16-page gallery of astronauts and their Speedmaster, QR codes to extend your exploration and a detailed story of a vintage Speedmaster.
Moonwatch Only is certainly one of the best books ever written about a single watch model. William Massena Timezone.com
It is an indescribable reference work and a true must-have for every Speedmaster collector. Forbes
This book sets a new standard. Not only for books on the Omega Speedmaster, but for watch books in general. ve never seen anything like it, and believe me when I tell you that could fill an impressive sized wall with books on watches. Authors of other books or publishers should take a look at Moonwatch Only as well to see how it should be done. Robert Jan Broer FratelloWatches
The OMEGA Speedmaster Professional the Moonwatch has done things that no other timepiece has done and it s been worn in places that only a few human beings have been. Captain Eugene Cernan, Last man on the moon
There are very few timepieces in the world that deserve a definitive and comprehensive book such as this one. The OMEGA Speedmaster Professional Moonwatch is one of them. Initially designed for automobile racing teams and engineers, the Omega Speedmaster embarked on a very different trajectory when NASA chose it to accompany astronauts heading for the Moon in 1965. Its involvement in the space adventure has propelled the Moonwatch to the top of the list of celebrated timepieces.
After years of research and observation, the authors present a complete panorama of the Moonwatch in a systematic work that is both technical and attractive, making it the inescapable reference book for this legendary watch. This third edition has been enriched with numerous new features including a 16-page gallery of astronauts and their Speedmaster, QR codes to extend your exploration and a detailed story of a vintage Speedmaster.
Anthony Marquié is a French national and a trained aeronautical engineer. He swiftly turned to an international career in finance and investments. He has always been a collector of both modern and vintage watches, including many icons from the Omega production. Today he spends a lot of his time looking for rare examples, as well as studying the market for prestigious watches and collector's pieces. Grégoire Rossier is a Swiss biologist specialising in bioinformatics. He became a watch enthusiast at the age of 13 when he inherited his first Omega Seamaster, but it was only much later that he started serious research on the Moonwatch. Applying his experience as a researcher, he developed a systematic database of thousands of entries referencing all his observations as well as the market trends for several versions of the Speedmaster.
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Flightmaster Only
The OMEGA Pilot's Watch
Grégoire Rossier
Anthony Marquié
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9782940506200
Watchprint.com
Hardback
World excluding Switzerland
315 mm x 260 mm
224 Pages
447 color
Only Watches
£150.00
In this work, the authors have applied the rigorous, innovative methodology that contributed to the success of their previous publication, Moonwatch Only, ISBN 9782940506170, and which now represents the signature of the 'ONLY' books
The highly evocative Flightmaster name was first mentioned by OMEGA in 1956-57, but it was not until the late 1960s that it was used to designate an incomparable watch, initially intended for aircraft pilots. At the time, it was regarded as the watch industry equivalent of the Swiss army knife, meaning the ultimate professional instrument. The aesthetically and technically remarkable OMEGA Flightmaster symbolises a period rich in technological and design breakthroughs. Produced over a short period and relatively little known until now, it nonetheless enjoyed exceptional development and an outstanding destiny, notably on the wrist of Soviet cosmonauts in the 1970s. Revealing the entirely unknown and remarkably rich story for the first time, and based on their own methodology, the authors of the successful Moonwatch Only book dedicated to the OMEGA Speedmaster, provide a comprehensive account of the many variations and evolutions of the different Flightmaster models. The result is an essential reference work for all passionate brand enthusiasts and collectors.
Anthony Marquié is a French national and a trained aeronautical engineer who swiftly turned to an international career in finance and investments. He has always been passionately interested in both modern and vintage watches, and soon began collecting several types of emblematic models, including many icons from the OMEGA brand. Grégoire Rossier is a Swiss bioinformatics specialist. Fascinated by watchmaking, he has developed a systematic database comprising thousands of entries referencing all his observations as well as market trends. This database is the foundation of the scientific approach on which this book is based. Published 30th Apr 2018
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Seamaster Only
The OMEGA Diver's Watch
Grégoire Rossier
Anthony Marquié Kox
Ash Lambe
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9782940506651
Watchprint.com
Hardback
World excluding Switzerland
307 mm x 250 mm
600 Pages
Only Watches
£220.00
A new addition to the Only Watches series, following on from the massively successful Moonwatch Only
World-renowned for being prominently featured in all James Bond films since 1995, the Omega Seamaster nonetheless made its debut back in 1948, thanks to the wartime expertise the brand had acquired in developing water-resistant watches. Almost a decade later in 1957, Omega introduced its famous Speedmaster Railmaster Seamaster 300 trilogy marking a major milestone in the field of professional watches.
Worn by both civilian and military divers, the Seamaster 300 laid the foundations for a range that has been constantly evolving ever since. In the early 1970s, the Seamaster 600 (the famous Ploprof) and Seamaster 1000 models pushed the limits of diving watches, while the 1990s marked the start of the collection s veritable ascent to fame with the Diver 300M (1993), Aqua Terra 150M (2002), Planet Ocean 600M (2005) and finally the incredible 6000-metre water-resistant Ultra Deep. The Seamaster has also captivated a wider audience thanks to watches produced for the Olympic Games.
This historical and technical new volume in the Only Watches collection focuses on diving models and particularly on the Seamaster 300. With regards to the latter, the authors have adopted their characteristic in-depth analytical methodology now deployed for over a decade. This approach will enable novice enthusiasts and seasoned collectors alike to delve into the intricacies of these iconic models, from their creation through to the present day.
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The Wristwatch Handbook
A Comprehensive Guide to Mechanical Wristwatches
Ryan Schmidt
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9781851498291
ACC Art Books
Hardback
World
298 mm x 253 mm
352 Pages
445 color, 7 b&w
£60.00
A fantastic reference work for the novice or the seasoned watch enthusiast
Fully illustrated with 470 colour photographs
Brand-Agnostic. Features a vast array of timepieces from over 90 manufacturers
“…a beautiful book, filled with captivating images and explanatory text which never gets too dry or too technical…” Revolution Despite the functional obsolescence of the mechanical wristwatch (our phones and computers tell more accurate time) the early 21st Century has seen a boom in the development, production, and appreciation of all things horological. Whether it is presented to the collector as an alternative investment, as a feat of micro-mechanical technology, or as a showcase of artisanal mastery, the mechanical wristwatch has never possessed more forms, functions or facets than it does today. The Wristwatch Handbook is written from the epicentre of a renaissance, a place in time between the Quartz revolution and the rise of the smart device where the mechanical wristwatch is the antidote to the microprocessor and the permanent buzz of your inbox. From the multi-axis tourbillion, to the split-second chronograph, to the sidereal sky chart, The Wristwatch Handbook covers it all and does so with more than 470 rich illustrations from over 90 of the World s leading brands. The book is separated into two sections. The first section provides the reader with a comprehensive understanding of the mechanical movement. Its chapters explore power, transmission, distribution and regulation illustrating the basic concepts before considering the innovation and complexity that takes place further toward the cutting edge. From the fifty-day power reserve, to the constant force mechanism, and the 1,000Hz mechanical escapement, section 1 will allow the reader to understand and appreciate what is happening beneath the dial of their watch. Section two allows the reader to take this understanding and apply it to the vast range of complications (functions) that exist in modern horology. Each chapter showcases a distinct category of complication. For example, the regatta timer, pulsometer, and monopusher chronograph join a host of others in a chapter entitled Recording Lapses of Time ; The power reserve indicator, dynamograph, and crown position indicator are featured in a chapter for Power and Performance Indication ; The moon phase indicator, annual calendar, and planetarium can be found in the Astronomical Complications chapter. Once the functional categories are exhausted, the final three chapters explore whimsical complications that have little regard for practical function, novelty time indication, and the super-complicated watch a rare breed of timepiece that houses an intimidating host of complications featured throughout the book. Upon completion of The Wristwatch Handbook the reader will be able to identify even the most exotic complication from across the room, and be able to share their appreciation and understanding of what makes it so useful and compelling. The Wristwatch Handbook is brand agnostic , using only those watches that most aptly illustrate the given subject-matter. As a consequence the book places equal emphasis on the classic and the cutting edge, on watches produced in large volume or exclusive runs, by industry-leading technology or at the hand of a master. In doing so the book provides an unparalleled range of watches from over 90 brands, allowing the reader to determine for themselves which brands, complications, and styles they will build their collection from.
Published 13th Jul 2020
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The World's Most Expensive Watches
Ariel Adams
ISBN
9781788840330
ACC Art Books
Hardback
World
290 mm x 240 mm
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400 Pages
454 color
£55.00
Published in collaboration with aBlogtoWatch.com - the world's most popular watch blog
A beautifully constructed volume that lends itself to intimate visual horological voyeurism; witness the craftsmanship, design and sheer luxury of some of the world's most exclusive wristwatches
Second expanded and updated edition
More than a fashion accessory or means to tell the time, the wristwatch has become a statement of identity; politician or celebrity, scientist or sportsman, what you choose to wear on your wrist speaks volumes about who you are.The World s Most Expensive Watches presents some of the most extravagant, intricate, collectable, decadent, or just plain interesting modern-day timepieces that sit at the top of the price spectrum. Starting at a threshold price of about $200,000, it is a trip through the last decade or so of watches whose values soar incredibly to prices of $5 million dollars or more. Additionally, there is a selection of notable watches that yielded extremely high prices at auction many of which are historically relevant. A stunning collection that is both informative and entertaining; with detailed descriptions of individual watches and articles that usefully deconstruct the price tag with an explanation of the relevance of craftsmanship and complexity of design, as well as the importance of exclusivity, prestige and collectability. Prepare to be impressed by a larger-than-life-look at some relatively small items that command not only huge prices but kudos and respect, in all areas of a global society fascinated with using accessorising to create identity. This is the second expanded and updated edition.
Ariel Adams is the owner and editor of aBlogtoWatch.com - the world's largest and most popular wrist watch blog, and regularly contributes to other important media such as Forbes, Centurion, Tech Crunch, and more.
Published 15th Jun 2023
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Watch Spotting: The Collectors
Rhonda Riche
ISBN
9781788843393
ACC Art Books
Hardback World
240 mm x 195 mm
160 Pages
117 color, 7 b&w
£25.00
Watch collections of 30 celebrities, from Jay-Z, Ed Sheeran and Tyler the Creator to Serena Williams, Andy Warhol and Lewis Hamilton
Stunning colour photos of collections, brand collaborations and celebrity-designed models
Details of each watch reveal the technical artistry behind each timepiece
If celebrity watch spotting is your thing, and believe me, this is a growing tribe, then, Watch Spotting: The Collectors by ACC Art Books (left) is watch voyeurs dream come true. The Jewellery Editor
Riche digs into the compelling nature of watch collecting, even for the very famous.
Watchonista
If you share a passion for timepieces with Brad Pitt, Marlon Brando, Jay-Z, or even Princess Diana and many others, then these pages are for you! Tribune des Arts
With stunning visuals and sharp commentary, this tome is essential reading for anyone fascinated by horology and its ability to make a statement. Boss Hunting
The intricate mechanics, precision and artistry behind high-end watches have long been appreciated by collectors, but in more recent times watches have become cultural icons. Symbolising luxury, wealth and success, timepieces now play a key role in pop culture with celebrities like Pharrell Williams and Rihanna elevating watches through endorsements, and rappers like Jay-Z and Drake flaunting high-end watches such as Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet and Rolex in their lyrics and public appearances, turning them into status symbols.
Through the collections of 30 celebrities, chosen by Toronto-based watch writer Rhonda Riche, Watch Spotting: The Collectors sets out to illustrate what makes watch collecting so compelling and why timepieces have come to symbolise more than just timekeeping. With its marriage to pop culture, watch collecting has brought timepieces into mainstream consciousness in a fresh and bold way, making these wearable works of art more popular than ever.
Rhonda Riche is a Toronto-based writer specialising in watches, design and culture. She is currently Editor-At-Large for Watchonista, to which she contributes articles on collectors and their watches. She has written for The Globe And Mail, Sotheby s Insights and 'In Style', is co-author of the book Covet Garden Home, and was a regular contributor to CBC Radio 1 s 'Definitely Not The Opera'. She has been nominated for several National Magazine Awards.
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Rolex
History, Icons and Record-Breaking Models
Mara Cappelletti
Osvaldo Patrizzi
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9781851497836
ACC Art Books
Hardback World
235 mm x 235 mm
152 Pages
150 color
£29.99
The history, icons, and the record-breaking models of the Geneva-based Rolex watch company, one of the world's most recognised brands
A lavishly illustrated book for the lovers of watches, elegance and precision
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 historical and technical slant, in-depth descriptions of the most representative pieces and a brief glossary, the pages in this book sparkle with golden hands, diamond-studded dials and patent-leather watchbands, illustrated in period photographs and macro-detail. The volume ends with a chapter dedicated to the most amazing auctions that saw the sale of the Geneva-based company s vintage watches.
Mara Cappelletti is a journalist and consultant for many publications by antiquarians and jewellery historians. She is also a professor of the history of jewellery at the Istituto Superiore di Arte Orafa Galdus. She wrote this book in collaboration with Osvaldo Patrizzi, watch collector and world-class watch expert.
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Chronomat Story
The untold history of Breitling's ultimate allpurpose sports watch
Gerard Tubb
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9782940506668
Watchprint.com
Hardback
World excluding Switzerland
220 mm x 220 mm
288 Pages
260 color, 30 b&w
Watch Stories Collection
£55.00
The Chronomat Story is Breitling's second iconic model, following the legendary Navitimer, whose book,Navitimer Story, was a resounding success
This watch was chosen by the Italian military patrols (Frecce Tricolori) for its robustness and legibility, and it is also favoured by iconic figures such as Gordon Ramsay, and Courtney Cox
A symbol of timeless style and exceptional craftsmanship
Its positioning as both a horological legend and a cultural icon makes it a collector's item, sought after as much for its history as for its performance
Part of Watchprint s Story Books series profiling the world s most renowned watches, Chronomat Story sees investigative journalist Gerard Tubb draw on original research to reveal the full, untold history behind Breitling s most transformative chronograph. Through newly uncovered archives and first-hand accounts, Tubb traces how the Chronomat created for Italy s elite Frecce Tricolori aerobatic team in the 1980s sparked Breitling s revival and reshaped the landscape of modern mechanical watchmaking. Richly illustrated and meticulously documented, the book brings to light the people, ideas, and risks that defined an era of reinvention.
Gerard Tubb is a British journalist and specialist in the history of watches.
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The epic saga of the Breitling chronograph
Navitimer Story
The Epic Saga of The Breitling Chronograph Grégoire Rossier
Anthony Marquié
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9782940506453
Watchprint.com
Hardback
World excluding Switzerland
220 mm x 220 mm
192 Pages
280 color
Watch Stories Collection
£39.95
This second book in the Watch Stories series, dedicated to the history of emblematic timepieces, traces its heroic and unique destiny from its creation to the current models
Also available is volume 1 in the series, The Moonwatch Story, ISBN 9782940506415
Navitimer. A mysterious name at first glance. It is in fact a contraction of two words, which correspond to the two major functions of a revolutionary watch: NAVIgation and TIMER. A chronograph designed for airborne navigation. But much more than that, an exceptional destiny, shaped by extraordinary and visionary actors. From the very beginning of its existence, in 1884, Breitling specialised in time measurement, namely the design of timers and chronographs. It was in the 1930s that the foundations of a close relationship with the world of aviation and aeronautics were laid, under the aegis of Willy Breitling. These ties have remained unbroken ever since. In 1952, in collaboration with the AOPA, the largest aeronautical association of the time, Breitling launched the development of the Navitimer, which offered what no other watch manufacturer had ever proposed: a chronograph combined with a slide rule for aircraft pilots. The Navitimer was available only to AOPA members in 1954, and then marketed to the general public in 1955. For 70 years now, the Navitimer has enjoyed glory, flown into space and weathered crises, integrating numerous evolutions without ever losing its original DNA. It has appealed to several generations of professionals, celebrities and lovers of exceptional watches, undoubtedly earning its status as an icon of watchmaking history.
This second book in the Watch Stories series, dedicated to the history of emblematic timepieces, traces its heroic and unique destiny from its creation to the current models.
Anthony Marquié is a French national and a trained aeronautical engineer. He swiftly turned to an international career in finance and investments. He has always been a collector of both modern and vintage watches, including many icons from the Omega production. Today he spends a lot of his time looking for rare examples, as well as studying the market for prestigious watches and collector's pieces. Grégoire Rossier is a Swiss biologist specialising in bioinformatics. He became a watch enthusiast at the age of 13 when he inherited his first Omega Seamaster, but it was only much later that he started serious research on the Moonwatch. Applying his experience as a researcher, he developed a systematic database of thousands of entries referencing all his observations as well as the market trends for several versions of the Speedmaster.
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Rolex Cosmograph Daytona
Vol. 2: Self-Winding Models (From 1988)
Grégoire Rossier
Tiffany To Anthony Marquié
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In 2023 the Daytona 500 celebrates its 60th anniversary
The Daytona is the most popular Rolex model
Paul Newman's Rolex sold at auction for $17.8 million
Foreword by Phillips Fine Watches senior consultant Aurel Bacs
9782940506569
Watchprint.com
Hardback
World excluding Switzerland
260 mm x 238 mm
320 Pages
Daytona
£150.00
Cosmograph Daytona a legendary name among watch aficionados, is one that conjures up montages of speed, engines and sound, but is also a symbol of prestige and admiration. The origin of the myth is linked to a city in Florida, Daytona Beach, famous for its motorcycle and automobile races on the beach. In 1959, the Daytona 500 race was born and three years later, Rolex became the official timekeeper of the Daytona International Speedway hence, the start of the story of the legendary Cosmograph Daytona . The chronograph complication and the history of Rolex have always been inextricably linked. Rolex s first foray into measuring time began in the 1930s with the manufacture s very first Oyster chronograph model. In 1963, Rolex launched the Cosmograph Daytona, a sports chronograph that has never stopped evolving in respect to the spirit of the brand, and which has always strived to improve existing technology by pushing the boundaries of what is technically possible. The history and diversity of this chronograph is such that two (independent) volumes have been devoted to it. This second volume is dedicated to self-winding Daytonas, manufactured after 1988. It is a celebration of its illustrious history, which has been forged by many people, but if we had to choose one person in particular, it would be Paul Newman.
Anthony Marquié and Grégoire Rossier are the authors of the Only and Story collections of reference books about the most iconic watches. Both have scientific backgrounds: Anthony trained as an aeronautical engineer although he soon turned to an international career in finance and Grégoire has a PhD in biology with a specialisation in bioinformatics. Passionate about watches and collectors watches, they have dedicated a significant part of their activities to this sector for many years, until they created the consulting company WATCHFID (www.watchfid.com) in 2020, whose services are entirely dedicated to collectors of vintage and prestige watches. Tiffany To is currently a Senior International Specialist, auctioneer and Head of Sale at Phillips Fine Watches, having started in the auction industry over 8 years ago. Vintage watches, particularly vintage Rolex, are a lifelong passion of hers. The scholarship, history and discovery of the unknown makes every day in this horological world an interesting and fascinating one.