Watches offer the collector a combination of ingenious technology and decorative design. This practical guide is a starting-point for the newcomer to the subject. It begins with information on the components and mechanics of a watch, and goes on to explore watch design from rare 16th-century examples to state-of-the-art contemporary timepieces. Arranged chronologically, each section describes mechanical developments and decorative trends, introduces major makers - including Breguet, Patek Philippe and Rolex - and offers collecting information.
- ISBN10 1840000635
- ISBN13 9781840000634
- Publish Date 18 February 1999
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 17 November 2009
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher Octopus Publishing Group
- Imprint Miller's Publications
- Format Paperback (UK Trade)
- Pages 64
- Language English