|
| |
Chronograph Wristwatches
To stop time |
| Author(s): |
Lang, Gerd-D., Meis, Reinhard |
| ISBN: |
088740-502-9 |
| Publisher: |
Schhiffer Publishing, Ltd. |
| Published in: |
1993 |
| Original Title: |
Chronograph Armbanduhren - Die Zeit zum Anhalten |
| Number of pages: |
242 |
| Images: |
B & W / Colour |
| Remarks: |
One of the must-haves for wristwatch collectors. Detailed
description of the technical aspects of mechanical chronograph wrist watches, and a large
number of illustrative photo's. This book contains a pictorial overview of the most used
movements, and a price list. Definitely one of the standard works about wrist watches. |
| Look for this book at Amazon.com now! |
Armband Uhren
100 Jahre Entwicklingsgeschichte |
| Author(s): |
Kahlert, Muehe, Brunner |
| ISBN: |
3766712411 |
| Publisher: |
Callwey |
| Published in: |
1996 |
| Number of pages: |
516 |
| Images: |
B & W / Colour |
| Remarks: |
Elaborate work about the development of the wrist watch. With
descriptions of over 1500 individual watches, with lots of black and white photo's and
some colour images. The first part of the book deals with the development of the wrist
watch in text, including many technical descriptions and pictures. The second part of the
book describes specific individual wrist watches, ordered by brand. A price list is
included. |
| Look for this book at Amazon.com now! |
Watch
History of the modern wrist watch |
| Author(s): |
Doensen, Pieter |
| ISBN: |
905349135X |
| Publisher: |
Snoeck Ducaju & Zoon, N.V., Gent, Belgium |
| Published in: |
1994 |
| Number of pages: |
253 |
| Images: |
Colour |
| Remarks: |
"Watch" provides the well documented evolution of the
wrist watch between 1950-1993, and the development of the designers watch from the pioneer
work of the French manufacturer LIP up to the fashion houses of Cardin and Dior. This book
is a one of a kind that deals with rather the "non-mechanical" watches. It
describes the history and working of many a kind of battery-driven watch, some successful,
others obsolete. It is illustrated with a large number of very clear photo's., mostly of
watches from the authors own collection. More information about the book can be found on
this homepage. |
| Look for this book at Amazon.com now! |
Alles over horloges
|
| Author(s): |
Lassaussois, Jean; Gilles, Lhote |
| ISBN: |
9036611288 |
| Publisher: |
Rebo Productions |
| Published in: |
1995 |
| Original Title: |
L'univers des montres |
| Number of pages: |
141 |
| Images: |
Colour |
| Remarks: |
This is a fine example of a bad book. Whether it has been translated
poorly, or the original was already off, remains to be seen. The book deals with a number
of individual vintage wrist watches in no particular order, and describes a number of
modern wrist watches by some of the leading watch brands (such as Rolex, Patek Philippe,
Breguet, A. Lang & Söhne and Zenith). Although the book is beautifully illustrated, a
closer look learns that wrong descriptions are given with th photo's, some photo's are
shown twice or occasionally three times, every time with a different description. Some of
the facts stated are simply not true. This book is alright if you want it for the
pictures, but of no use as an information source. But then again, the price is rather
low... |
| Look for this book at Amazon.com now! |
The best of time
Rolex, an unauthorized history |
| Author(s): |
Dowling, James M.; Hess, Jeffrey P. |
| ISBN: |
0764300113 |
| Publisher: |
Schiffer Publishing, Ltd. |
| Published in: |
1996 |
| Number of pages: |
392 |
| Images: |
Colour |
| Remarks: |
A very fine example of a good book. This book about the Rolex watch
company covers it all. Detailed technical descriptions, and elaborate historical overview
of the company, an overview of almost all the models they produced, articles about how to
recognise a fake Rolex (very handy indeed) and of course a price list. Plus an enormous
amount of photo's incolour, of course. Beside being VERY complete, this book is very
readable with an interesting way of writing and a sense of humour. A standard piece, also
according to people of Rolex in Geneva! |
| Look for this book at Amazon.com now! |
Rolex
|
| Author(s): |
Gordon, George |
| ISBN: |
9627359017 |
| Publisher: |
Zie Yongder Co., Ltd. |
| Published in: |
1989 |
| Number of pages: |
311 |
| Images: |
Colour |
| Remarks: |
The purpous of this book is a little obscure. It is very well
edited, and looks very poch with lots of gold on the cover and a very lush box cover, but
the information within the book is rather poor. There is a very brief description of Rolex
watches and company in the beginning of the book, but consists of only pictures with a
brief description further on. The illustrations are of very high quality, and there is a
handy model description in the back section. A very interesting book if you can get it
cheaply at some sale or other, but not nearly as interesting as Dowling and Hess's book
about Rolex. Mixed emotions with this one. |
| Look for this book at Amazon.com now! |
Complete price guide to Watches - 1996
The Professional Standard |
| Author(s): |
Shugart, Cooksey; Gilbert, Richard E. |
| ISBN: |
0891457089 |
| Publisher: |
Cooksey Shugart Publications |
| Published in: |
1996 |
| Number of pages: |
1100 |
| Images: |
B & W |
| Remarks: |
This book is regarded by many as a standard work for watch
collectors, both wrist watches and pocket watches. Supposedly with over 10,000 watches
listed and with 7,000 illustrations. Beside the price lists of wrist- and pocket watches,
there are a number of technical descriptions spread through the book, as well as a number
of production date lists. A few things make that this book is not MY watch bible. The
images are often not too good (small and poor quality), and occasionally, the quotes are a
little to a lot off. True, I am using the 1996 edition, but even then the prices were
often way under the value. Maybe it is a market difference: the authors are watch dealers
from the States, and I am in Europe… |
| Look for this book at Amazon.com now! |
Wristwatches Armbanduhren
Montres-bracelets
|
| Author(s): |
Brunner, Gisbert L.; Pfeiffer-Belli, Christian |
| ISBN: |
3829006608 |
| Publisher: |
Könemann |
| Published in: |
1999 |
| Number of pages: |
512 |
| Images: |
Colour |
| Remarks: |
Another affordable book about wristwatches. What makes this book
very interesting is the fact that not only the well-known, high-end brands are discussed,
but also the smaller ones like Tissot, Cyma, Mido and Enicar. The book contains lots of
pictures and texts in English, French and German. This book is highly recommended for its
price. |
| Look for this book at Amazon.com now! |
Automatic Wristwatches from Switzerland
Self-winding wristwatches |
| Author(s): |
Hampel, Heinz |
| ISBN: |
0887406092 |
| Publisher: |
Schiffer |
| Published in: |
1994 |
| Number of pages: |
343 |
| Images: |
B & W / Colour |
| Remarks: |
Excellent book, translated from German. Lots of highly illustrative
pictures of watches, watch movements, and technical drawings that explain the workings of
mechanical automatic wrist watches. Highly recommended for both the expert as the novice
in this field. |
| Look for this book at Amazon.com now! |
A concise guide to Military Timepieces
1880-1990
|
| Author(s): |
Wesolowski, Z.M. |
| ISBN: |
1-86126-304-X |
| Publisher: |
Crowood |
| Published in: |
1996 |
| Number of pages: |
192 |
| Images: |
B & W |
| Remarks: |
Excellent book that gives a general overview of military timepieces
from 1880 till 1990. Short and illustrative descriptions of particular watches, with clear
photographs. Although this book does not cover all military timepieces, and the
descriptive text could be more elaborate, I would recommend this book to anyone that has
an interest in military timepieces from a collector's point of view. |
| Look for this book at Amazon.com now! |
Time Museum Catalogue of Chronometers
|
| Author(s): |
Randall, Anthony G. |
| ISBN: |
0912947039 |
| Publisher: |
Time Museum |
| Published in: |
1992 |
| Number of pages: |
0 |
| Images: |
Colour |
| Remarks: |
This book can be considered as Stimulating Adult Timepiece Material!
The greatest book on chronometers I have ever seen. A well-worth investment. |
| Look for this book at Amazon.com now! |
Military Timepieces
|
| Author(s): |
Whitney, Marvin E. |
| ISBN: |
0-918845-14-9 |
| Publisher: |
American Watchmakers Institute Press |
| Published in: |
1992 |
| Number of pages: |
668 |
| Images: |
B & W |
| Remarks: |
If your field of interest is Military Clocks and Watches, this is a
book that you MUST have. Although it mainly focusses on American timepieces, you will find
any technical information you might think of, about any military timepiece. Chronometers,
deck watches, ship clocks, wrist watches, all varieties of timepeices are featured in this
book. It contains loads and loads of images, descriptions, advertisements, specifications
and technical drawings. Unfortunately, this book is out of print. |
| Look for this book at Amazon.com now! |
|
