Ultimate Collector Watches

Ultimate Collector Watches is an exceptional reference for collectors and enthusiasts of haute horlogerie. Spanning early minute-repeating pocket watches to contemporary feats of advanced engineering, this magnificent two-volume edition presents both the technical and artistic dimensions of watchmaking through meticulous curation.

The book features a distinguished panorama of timepieces, from legendary vintage chronographs by Patek Philippe, Rolex, Vacheron Constantin, and Audemars Piguet to handcrafted masterpieces by independent watchmakers George Daniels and Roger W. Smith. Works by contemporary masters including Philippe Dufour, François-Paul Journe, Kari Voutilainen, and Rexhep Rexhepi also form part of this remarkable collection.

Each of the 100 extraordinary wristwatches—many regarded as true “grail watches”—is explored not only for its aesthetic qualities, but also for its complex mechanisms, engineering solutions, and historical significance. High-quality photography by leading watch photographers is complemented by design sketches, technical drawings, period advertisements, and rare archival material.

Interviews with prominent figures from the worlds of collecting and watchmaking—including Patrick Getreide of the OAK Collection, Alexandre Ghotbi of Phillips, Ben Clymer of Hodinkee, and Auro Montanari—further enrich the book, making it as intellectually compelling as it is visually impressive.

This TASCHEN classic tells the story of luxury watchmaking from past to present, offering a library-worthy volume with lasting collectable value.

Authors/Editors: Charlotte & Peter Fiell
Publisher: TASCHEN
Binding: Hardcover, two volumes in a slipcase
Number of Pages: 960
Language: English
Content: 100 iconic and collectable wristwatches
ISBN: 978-3-8365-9005-1

Dimensions: 28.1 x 36 cm
Weight: 10.75 kg

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