Art&DesignWinter2024

The Art of Fashion Accessories Joanne Dubbs Ball & Dorothy Hehl Torem. 100 years of fashion accessories. Hundreds of hats, shoes, gloves, scarves, jewelry, handbags, and more in a decade-by-decade progres- sion of fashion styles. 478 color photos, original draw- ings, and an extensive text. • 8 1/2" x 11" (215 x 279 mm) • 478 color photos • 240 pp. • 978-0-88740-461-0 • HC • $59.95 / £54.99 / $85.00 CAD Aprons of the Mid-Twentieth Century: To Serve & Protect Judy Florence. More than 200 aprons are featured, accompanied by detail shots highlighting design elements, stitching, and embellishments. In- cluded are sections devoted to gingham aprons, floral designs, rickrack, handkerchief aprons, plaids and stripes, and polka dots. Aprons with embroidery, cro- chet, tatting, lace, and cross stitching are examined in detail, and vintage apron patterns are included • 81/2" x 11" (215 x 279mm) • 406 color photos • 160 pp. • 978- 0-7643-1341-7 • PB • $29.99 / £27.99 / $42.99 CAD 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 / £77.99 / $123.00 CAD 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 / £72.99 / $120.00 CAD Wristwatches: History of a Century’s Develop- ment Helmut Kahlert, Richard Muhe, and Gisbert L. Brunner. This respected reference includes hundreds of wristwatches celebrating the style and mechanics of the designs. Watches from around the world, their makers, technological changes, construction, and au- tomatic features all are discussed. A current price guide by noted authority Gordon Converse is included. • 9" x 12" (228 x 304 mm) • 1994 photos & illus. • 400 pp. • 978-0-7643-2137-5•HC•$80.00 / £72.99 / $120.00CAD Wristwatches: A Handbook and Price Guide 6E Gisbert L. Brunner & Christian Pfeiffer-Belli. This classic reference book includes an historical survey, description of how mechanical wristwatches work, and a thorough glossary. Updated price ranges for various wristwatch- es are included, along with a chapter on fakes, knock offs, and hybrids, and information on the care and repair of watches. • 7" x 10" (177 x 254 mm) • 480+ b/w photos • 192 pp. • 978-0-7643-3313-2 • PB • $19.99 / £18.99 / $28.99 CAD Eyeglass Retrospective: Where Fashion Meets Science Nancy N. Schiffer. Examples of eyewear from the 17th century to the present are shown in 600+ color photos with an engag- ing text. Bifocals, monocles, pince-nez, and fanciful and safety styles appear, along with some price estimates. • 11" x 8 1/2" (279 x 215 mm) • 600 color photos • 192 pp. • 978-0-7643-1041-6 • HC • $39.95 / £36.99 / $56.95 CAD Specs Appeal: Extravagant 1950s & 1960s Eyewear Leslie Piña & Donald-Brian Johnson. A colorful selection of eyeglass stylings from the fabulous 1950s and hip 1960s presented in 450 color photos and vintage ads. The text includes identifying information, historical notes, and current prices. • 11"x81/2" (279x215mm) •450 color & b/wphotos • 160 pp. • 978-0-7643-1403-2 • HC • $39.95 / £36.99 / $56.95 CAD 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 / £36.99 / $56.99 CAD 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 / £63.99 / $105.00 CAD 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 / £72.99 / $120.00 CAD 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 / £54.99 / $85.00 CAD 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 / £113.99 / $188.00 CAD 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 / £63.99 / $105.00 CAD 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 / £36.99 / $56.99 CAD 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" x 12" (228 x 304 mm) • 415 photos • 400 pp. • 978-0-7643-2437-6 • HC • $125.00 / £113.99 / $188.00 CAD 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 / £18.99 / $28.95 CAD 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 / £81.99 / $135.00 CAD Marine and Pocket Chronometers Hans von Bertele. The development of the chronometer was an important step in the development of the navigation- al arts. Nearly 350 of these handsome, complicated timepieces are illustrated here with a special emphasis on their movements. The book follows the history of the chronometer, with short biographies of the most important manufacturers and an extensive appendix • 9" x 12" (228 x 304 mm) • 9 color & 269 b/w photos • 216 pp. • 978-0-88740-303-3 • HC • $135.00 / £122.99 / $200.00 CAD Rolex: Special-Edition Wristwatches Peter Braun, Martin HauBermann, Harry Niemann, and Iris Wim- mer-Olbort. For over 60 years, Rolex has been a Swiss industry leader with a range of sporty, elegant three-hand watches, an iconic chronograph, and intriguing compli- cations. This richly illustrated book, led by watch expert Peter Braun, pays homage to Rolex's excellence. From history to intricate insights, it captures the essence of this luxury brand. • 9" x 12" (305 x 230 mm) • 318 color images • 120 pp. • 978-0-7643-6453-2 • HC • $34.99 US / £31.99 / $48.99 CAD Understanding Wristwatches J. Michael Mehltret- ter. Watch expert and mechanical engineer, Mehltretter describes the histories and technologies of seven Swiss watch brands. Includes a guide for the acquisition of fine watches, with examples that illustrate the cost of their servicing and overhaul, and describes how their values have developed. His exclusive photographs will delight collectors of valuable wristwatches. • 9" x 12" (229x305mm) •745color images•448pp. •978-0-7643- 6686-4 • HC • $75.00 / £68.99 / $105.00 CAD VINTAGE FASHION ACCESSORIES VINTAGE EYEWEAR 96 | WRISTWATCHES • VINTAGE EYEWEAR • Vintage Fashion Accessories