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TASCHEN Publishing | Collector's Edition of 1000 numbered copies
A masterpiece for lovers of exceptional watchmaking.
Ultimate Collector Watches showcases the world of haute horlogerie in all its technical brilliance and aesthetic power. This XL collector's edition presents a curated selection of legendary, rare, and highly complex wristwatches spanning over a century of watchmaking history. From early pilot's watches and iconic vintage chronographs to modern masterpieces from private workshops, this opulent double-band set opens a window into a fascinating world of precision, design, and time-honored craftsmanship.
High-quality photographs, technical drawings, sketches, and historical advertisements offer a unique insight into the evolution of the finest timepieces. Interviews with prominent watchmakers, experts, and collectors such as Roger W. Smith, Philippe Dufour, and Ben Clymer complement the work with valuable background perspectives. An exceptional collector's item that celebrates the magic of mechanical works of art with impressive depth.
Collector's Edition – as extraordinary as the watches themselves:
• 2 large-format hardcover volumes in an elegant slipcase
• Artistically designed covers with ChromaLuxe aluminum print and foil stamping
• Over 100 of the most important wristwatches of all time
• Photographs from multiple perspectives, many produced exclusively for this book
• Rare archival materials: advertisements, design drawings & technical sketches
• Interviews and content from renowned personalities in watchmaking and the collector scene
• A chronological journey through the history of mechanical watch movements
• Limited Collector's Edition with 1,000 numbered copies
Collector's Edition details:
- Limited edition: 1,000 numbered copies
- Dimensions: 28.1 × 36 cm
- Weight: 9.74 kg
- Pages: 960
- Language: English
- ISBN: 978-3-8365-9514-8
- Hardcover, 2 volumes in a slipcase, embossed leather binding, ChromaLuxe aluminum print, gilt edges
A magnificent collector's item that combines technical mastery, design history and the fascination of precision mechanical art in an extraordinary presentation.
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