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Electrifying the Wristwatch Lucien F. Trueb, Gun- ther Ramm, and Peter Wenzig. The electrification of the watch led to massive upheaval in the watch indus- try as mechanical chronometers built by Old World masters developed into electromechanical devices mass produced in Asia. In nearly 600 images and in-depth text, this book retraces the often circuitous paths that led from the electromagnetic pendulum clock to the modern quartz wristwatch. • 9" x 12" (228 x 304mm) • 580 b/w& color images • 320 pp. • 978-0-7643-4304-9 • HC • $99.99 Elgin Trench Watches of the Great War Stan Czubernat. In 440 photos, advertisements, and text, this book reveals the Elgin National Watch Company wristwatches that accompanied US Army troops in World War I. The wristwatches covered include: Star Dial Series, Giant Size 6s, RED 12 Dials, BOLD Arabic Dials, and Shadow Box Dials. Also explored are dial date stamps, recent restorations, crystal guards, and watch movements. • 81/2" x 11" (215 x 279mm) •440 photos • 176 pp. • 978-0-7643-4711-5 • HC • $69.99 The Illinois Watch: The Life and Times of a Great Watch Company Fredric J. Friedberg. A rich history of the Illinois Watch Company, and a record of nearly every wristwatch design they ever created, and their variations, in beautiful full color photographs. Each is accompanied by complete information about the watch and its production. • 9" x 12" (228 x 304 mm) • 433 color & b/w images • 288 pp. • 978-0-7643-2038-5 • HC • $79.95 The Illinois Watch and Its Hamilton Years: The Finale of a Great American Watch Company Fredric J. Friedberg. This boxed set completes the Illinois Watch story in detail never before revealed, describing the American watch industry. Organized into four distinct parts—an in-depth history, an exhaustive look at major components, completed identification guides, and information and tips on collecting—it is the ideal resource for all watch collectors • 8 1/2" x 11" (215 x 279mm) • 2844 color & b/w images • 1648 pp. • 978-0-7643-5371-0 • Box • $295.00 The Fascination of Time: Marks, Manufacturers, & Complications of Classic Wristwatches Harry Niemann. For the aspiring mechanical watch collector, this casual yet insightful overview is the perfect introduc- tion. Learn everything you need to know about Patek Phillipe, Maurice Lacroix, Blancpain, Tag Heuer, Zenith, A. Lang and Söhne, Jaeger-LeCoultre, and more while avoiding the obscure watchmaking terminology found in other texts. Also receive expert collecting and fashion tips • 6" x 9" (152 x 228mm) • 166 color photos • 232 pp. • 978-0-7643-4685-9 • HC • $34.99 LegendaryWristwatches: FromAudemars Piguet to Zenith Stefan Muser. Introductory guide and valuation of the world’s most legendary wristwatches includes more than 200 finely detailed photographs that trace wristwatch style from 1879 to the modern era. Brands include Omega, Patek Philippe, Longines, Cartier, Rolex, Vacheron & Constantin, Ulysse Nardin, Orlys, Vulcain, IWC, and Movado. • 8 1/2" x 11" (215 x 279 mm) • 234 color & b/w images • 192 pp. • 978-0- 7643-4957-7 • HC • $34.99 Limited Edition Watches: 150 Exclusive Modern Designs Stephen Huyton. Welcome to a celebration of alternatively designed wrist- and pocket watches that honors innovative craftsmanship within the world of modern horology. A wristwatch made entirely of wooden parts, a timepiece designed after a Ferrari engine, and other one-of-a-kind movements are just a few examples of the variety of watches • 9" x 12" (228 x 304 mm) • 300 color images • 312 pp. • 978-0-7643- 5164-8 • HC • $50.00 Live Your Passion: Building a Watch Manufac- ture: Frédérique Constant SA, Alpina, deMo- naco Aletta & Peter Stas, with Gisbert Brunner & Alexander Linz. The passion and vision of the Frédérique Constant company’s founders, presented in intimate interview form. Read about this family-run business and peruse the timepieces that have contributed to its rapid rate of success • 9" x 12" (228 x 304 mm) • 460 photos • 352 pp. • 978-0-7643-4616-3 • HC • $100.00 Marine and Pocket Chronometers Hans von Bertele. The development of the chronometer was an important step in the development of the navigational arts. Nearly 350 of these handsome, complicated time- pieces are illustrated here with a special emphasis on their movements. The book follows the history of the chronometer, with short biographies of the most im- portant manufacturers and an extensive appendix • 9" x 12" (228 x 304mm) • 9 color &269 b/wphotos • 216 pp. • 978-0-88740-303-3 • HC • $135.00 The Movado History Fritz von Osterhausen. A lavishly illustrated history of Movado from its roots in the Jura Mountains in 1881 through more than a century of tradition and technological advancement. Over the years, Movado has earned a reputation for pioneering the art of wristwatches, high-precision movements, and watches with complications, as well as water resistant watches, and their accomplishments are celebrated here • 81/2"x11" (215x279mm) •250 photos • 234 pp. • 978-0-7643-0126-1 • HC • $89.95 Omega Designs: Feast for the Eyes 2E Anton Kreuzer. An illustrated description of all the watch movements manufactured by the Omega Watch Co. since the registration of its trademark in 1894. More than 400 watches are shown in 414 photographs. The company has made precision pocket- and wristwatch- es, including the Constellation, the Seamaster, and the Speedmaster Professional. • 81/2"x11" (215x279mm) •414photos•224pp.•978-0-7643-2995-1•HC•$59.99 Patek Philippe: Cult Object and Investment J. Michael Mehltretter. Through more than 200 color photos, descriptions, and in depth valuation reports, this book is for both watch lovers and investors. It opens up new investment possibilities in the purchase of rare watches by Patek Philippe using an unerringly promis- ing approach! This reference gives readers all the details about vintage watches, from dials to hallmarks, to allow readers to invest with confidence. • 9" x 12" (228 x 304 mm) •230 images •256pp. •978-0-7643-4213-4•HC• $125.00 Rolex: 3,621 Wristwatches Kesaharu Imai. A virtual catalog of Rolex wristwatches, with 3,621 wristwatches in more than 14 different model lines, including Oyster, Bubbleback, Chronograph, Subma- riner, Explorer, and more. Each watch is shown in full color, with the most important technical details, as well as reference numbers and year of manufacture. • 8 1/2" x 11" (215 x 279 mm) • 3,650 color photos • 256 pp. • 978-0-7643-3380-4 • HC • $69.99 The Rolex Story Franz-Christoph Heel, Editor. The development of Rolex from the 1920s, when it began its steady rise to unprecedented international appeal, to the present. Browse images and historical and technical details of the most reliable Rolex models, including the Submariner, Cosmograph, and Yachtmas- ter, on which divers, auto racers, and boat captains trust for their precision and durability. • 9" x 12" (228 x 304 mm) • 185 color photos • 144 pp. • 978-0-7643- 4597-5 • HC • $39.99 Rolex Wristwatches: An Unauthorized History 3E James M. Dowling & Jeffrey P. Hess. More than 400 color photographs celebrate the watches produced by Rolex over the last 90 years. Lavishly illustrated with color photographs that capture their beauty and tech- nological innovation, this is the most thorough and extensive history of the company ever written. Infor- mation for collectors is provided, including a current price guide. • 9"x12" (228x304mm) •415photos•400 pp. • 978-0-7643-2437-6 • HC • $125.00 Russian Wristwatches: Pocket Watches, Stop Watches, Onboard Clocks & Chronometers Juri Levenberg. More than 500 watches manufactured in Russia and the USSR from 1950–2000, with explanations of their styles, workings, and manufacturers. Poljot, Wostok, and Slava wristwatches are covered with a sampling of pocket watches, deck watches, and marine chronometers. Watch faces commemorate all the great moments of Russian and Soviet history • 7" x 10" (177 x 254mm) • 500+watches • 96 pp. • 978-0-88740-873-1 • PB • $19.95 Sports Watches: Aviator Watches, Diving Watch- es, Chronographs Martin Häussermann. A sports watch is a sporty looking timepiece made of steel that stays on your arm whether you’re racing, diving, or flying. In this guide to modern sports watches, discov- er honest assessments of luxury sports models, many varieties of chronographs, GMTs, and extreme diving watches represented by the best sports brands in the world, including Patek Philippe, Breitling, Omega, and more. • 8 1/2" x 11" (215 x 279mm) • 254 color photos • 144 pp. • 978-0-7643-4599-9 • HC • $39.99 Swiss Wristwatches: Chronology of Worldwide Success Gisbert L. Brunner & Christian Pfeiffer-Belli. Omega, Longines, Tavannes-Cyma, Breitling, Doxa, Universal, Movado, and Zenith are represented, and a price guide makes it a valuable reference. • 9" x 12" (228 x 304mm) •648 illus. •248 pp. •978-0-88740-301- 9 • HC • $69.95 Time in Gold: Wristwatches Gerald Viola & Gisbert L. Brunner. The history of the 18 leading luxury wristwatch companies of Switzerland richly illustrated with beau- tiful photos. The most important and elegant watches of Audemars Piguet, Baume & Mercier, Blancpain, Breg- uet, Cartier, Chopad, Corum, Ebel, Gerald Genta, Ge- rard-Perregaux, IWC, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Patek Philippe, Piaget, Rolex, Ulysse Nardin, Vacheron Constantin, and Technisches Kapitel. • 9" x 12" (228 x 304 mm) • 450 photos • 256 pp. • 978-0-88740-137-4 • HC • $79.95 Vintage Rolex Sports Models: A Complete Vi- sual Reference & Unauthorized History 4E Mar- tin Skeet & Nick Urul. A comprehensive reference guide to Rolex’s sports model watches 1952–1990. More than 140 vintage models are described in detail, with the watches shown in chronological order, and hundreds of diagrams provide clear and useful information. Also included is a current price guide for every model shown in the book. • 8 1/2" x 11" (215 x 279 mm) • 250 color photos drawings • 272 pp. • 978-0-7643-5844-9 • HC • $84.99 Wristwatch Chronometers: Mechanical Precision Watches and Their Testing Fritz von Osterhausen. A richly illustrated account of wristwatch chronometers and the rigorous testing they undergo to become cer- tified. More than 400 photos document this crowning achievement of the watchmakers’ art. A list of makers based on Swiss Testing Agencies’ yearly reports from 1925 and the Swiss Observatories’ reports is included, as is a guide to current values • 9" x 12" (228 x 304mm) •414photos•214pp. •978-0-7643-0375-3•HC•$79.95 BACKLIST WRISTWATCHES | 85