Art&DesignWinter2024

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 / £268.99 / $430.00 CAD 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 / £31.99 / $48.99 CAD 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 / £72.99 / $120.00 CAD Chasing Time: Vintage Wristwatches for the Discerning Collector Alistair Gibbons. This collection showcases some of the most in- teresting, luxurious, and functional 20th century (1930–1980) mechanical timepieces ever to be produced, including Heuer’s Autavia, Rolex’s Submariner, Gallet’s Multi Chron, Zenith’s De Luca, and the Universal Space Compax • 9 1/8" x 8 1/8" (231 x 206 mm) • 534 color images • 240 pp. • 978-0-7643-5495-3 • HC • $34.99 / £31.99 / $48.99 CAD ChronographWristwatches: To Stop Time Gerd-R. Lang & Reinhard Meis. Hndreds of photographs illustrate this outstanding look at the history, development, and identification of wrist chronographs—mechanical wristwatches that, in addition to their normal clockwork, have a mechanism that allows them to time short-term events. Both the technological and design achievements are explored and celebrated. A price guide is included for collectors. • 9" x 12" (228 x 304mm) • 675+ photos & illus. • 256 pp. • 978-0-88740-502-0 • HC • $99.99 / £90.99 / $140.00 CAD Comic Character Timepieces: Seven Decades of Memories Hy Brown with Nancy Thomas. Here over 375 color photos, descriptions, and pricing, present advertising, movie promotion, and contemporary com- ic characters on watches manufactured between 1970 and 2000. A price guide completes the work. • 9" x 12" (228 x 304 mm) • 786 photos • 280 pp. • 978-0-88740- 426-9 • HC • $79.95 / £72.99 / $120.00 CAD Comic Character Wristwatches Debra S. Braun. The first Mickey Mouse™wristwatch in 1933 inspired thousands of other comic character watches. Collectors are eager to find them because of their connection with pop culture. Here more than 375 color photos, descriptions, and pricing present advertising, movie promotion, and con- temporary comic characters on watches manufactured between 1970–2000. • 6" x 9" (152 x 228 mm) • 387 color photos • 160 pp. • 978-0-7643-1329-5 • PB • $19.95 / £18.99 / $28.95 CAD 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 / £90.99 / $140.00 CAD 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 / £63.99 / $105.00 CAD Breitling: The History of a Great Brand of Watch- es 1884 to the Present 3E Benno Richter. The whole spectrum of Breitling’s products, from 1884 to the present, amply illustrated with 322 photos. The firm’s history accompanies the photos, old catalogs, and advertising material. Reference numbers document the production history and help the collector locate indi- vidual watches chronologically. An up-to-date price guide is also included. • 8 1/2" x 11" (215 x 279 mm) • 322photos •176pp. •978-0-7643-2670-7•HC•$49.95 / £45.99 / $72.00 CAD Horology: An Illustrated Primer on the Histo- ry, Philosophy, and Science of Time, with an Overview of the Wristwatch and the Watch Industry Barry Kaplan. An in-depth look at horology, the scientific study of time and timekeeping. Brimming with more than 150 detailed and full-color images, illustrations, charts, and drawings, it’s a must-have for anyone interested in the art of watchmaking and watch design. • 8" x 10" (203 x 254 mm) • 120 full color • 320 pp. • 978-0-7643-6392-4 • HC • $34.99 US / £31.99 / $48.99 Automatic Wristwatches fromGermany, England, France, Japan, Russia and the USA Heinz Hampel. While often associated with Switzerland, manufacturers in many other nations have produced wonderful auto- matic wristwatches. Richly illustrated with more than 400 photos, the work of German, English, French, Jap- anese, Russian, and US watchmakers is explored. A price guide is provided • 9" x 12" (228 x 304mm) • 400 photos • 216 pp. • 978-0-7643-0379-1 • HC • $79.95 / £72.99 / $120.00 CAD Automatic Wristwatches from Switzerland: Watches that Wind Themselves Heinz Hampel. The automatic mechanism became the hallmark of the skilled Swiss watchmaker as the technology developed in the years from 1926 to 1978. 200 watches from the Swiss manufacturers are illustrated with three photos, the dial, and the complete and the partly disassembled movement. Information on their mechanism and con- struction is offered along with a current price guide • 9" x 12" (228 x 304 mm) • 500+ photos • 352 pp. • 978- 0-88740-609-6 • HC • $79.95 / £72.99 / $120.00 CAD The Beauty of Time: The Watches of A Lange & Söhne Harry Niemann. Since 1845, A. Lange and Sons has been at the core of fine German watchmaking. From the rare 1A-quality works that command top dollar at auction to its more affordable and modern Lange 1, Arkade, and Saxonia models, the history of the company and its precision timepieces is examined. • 6" x 9" (152 x 228mm) •248 color andb/wphotos •208pp. •978-0-7643- 4956-0 • HC • $34.99 / £31.99 / $48.99 CAD About Time: Celebrating Men’s Watches Ivar Hauge Line. This celebration of high end men’s wristwatches is a collection of essays, timelines, and more than 250 color photographs. The book ranges from in-depth looks at specific models, including classics and contemporary timepieces, to overviews of pilot’s watches, div- er’s watches, and other watches developed for specific purposes. • 81/4"x81/4" (209x209mm) •255 color images •240pp. •978-0-7643-4905-8 • HC • $34.99 / £31.99 / $48.99 CAD The Alarm Wristwatch: The History of an Un- dervalued Feature Michael Philip Horlbeck. The complete history of the alarm wristwatch, presented in depth and illustrated with clear and accurate color photographs. Nearly every model ever produced is chronicled in words and pictures. Clear photos of the cases and dials are presented, along with detailed photos of the movements, often at multiple levels. The technical data for each watch is recorded • 9" x 12" (228 x 304 mm) • 535 color images • 232 pp. • 978-0- 7643-2644-8 • HC • $79.95 / £72.99 / $120.00 CAD American Wristwatches: Five Decades of Style and Design 2E Edward Faber & Stewart Unger, with Ettagale Blauer. The development of the wristwatch styles in America, from the early 20th century to the age of quartz. Richly illustrated with 700+ color pho- tographs, the original research brings life to some of the persons who influenced its development. Current prices make this a valuable collector’s reference. • 9" x 12" (228 x 304mm) • 710 photos • 272 pp. • 978-0-7643- 0171-1 • HC • $79.95 / £72.99 / $120.00 CAD Iconic Wristwatches: The Most-Successful Watches by Legendary Manufacturers Herbert James.. Explore iconic watch brands and their legend- ary models through expert Herbert James' richly illus- trated work. With over 290 wristwatches, including luxury names like Rolex and Cartier, delve into the expanded edition encompassing IWC, Longines, Tudor, and more. Discover international watch culture in this captivating 272-page handbook. • 8 1/2" x 11" (215 x 279mm) •513 color images •272pp. •978-0-7643-6587- 4 • HC • $39.99 / £36.99 / $56.99 CAD 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 / £31.99 / $48.99 CAD 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 / £45.99 / $73.00 CAD 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 / £90.99 / $140.00 CAD WRISTWATCHES | 95