About Time: Celebrating Men's Watches

Line, Ivar Hauge

ISBN 10: 0764349058 / ISBN 13: 9780764349058

Published by Schiffer Publishing Ltd, 2015

About this Item

Very good copy with minor shelfwear to pictorial cover.

Seller Inventory # 041427

Bibliographic Details

• Title: About Time: Celebrating Men's Watches
• Publisher: Schiffer Publishing Ltd
• Publication Date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0764349058
• ISBN 13: 9780764349058
• Binding: Hard Cover
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket/As Issued
• Weight: 39 ounces
• Seller catalogs:
  • Fashion/Beauty

About this title

Synopsis

An enthusiasts’ guide to the best men’s wristwatches, from vintage pieces to smart watches.

This celebration of high-end men’s wristwatches is a collection of essays, timelines, and more than 250 color photographs. Aimed at collectors, watch enthusiasts, and anyone with an interest in fashion, the book ranges from in-depth looks at specific models, including classics and contemporary timepieces, to overviews of pilot’s watches, diver’s watches, and other watches developed for various purposes.

Short essays and timelines take a look at pop culture, including topics such as cars and watches, watches in space, watches in films, famous advertising campaigns, and celebrities and their timepieces. Learn about today’s customized watches, smart watches, and a watch that shows the time in words only. Featured watch brands include Audemars Piguet, Omega, Rolex, IWC, Patek Philippe, Hublot, Tag Hauer, and more. The author also presents his top 10 list for the ultimate watch collector.

About the Author

When he was 15 years old, Ivar Hauge Line discovered a great passion: watches. He is the happy owner of more than 250 wristwatches.