The Watch, Thoroughly Revised

Name: The Watch, Thoroughly Revised
Brand: Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd
SKU: 9781419732607
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By Gene Stone and Stephen Pulvirent

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Summary

The Watch, Thoroughly Revised is the definitive guide to vintage and contemporary mechanical watches, updated for the modern era. Gene Stone and Stephen Pulvirent explore the evolving world of watchmaking, spotlighting new brands and models alongside iconic leaders like Rolex, Patek Philippe, Omega, and TAG Heuer. This edition reflects the exponential growth of watch enthusiasts worldwide, offering both beginners and experts a thorough understanding of what makes these timepieces so special.
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Ideal for watch lovers, collectors, and anyone curious about the cultural and technical significance of mechanical watches.

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The best book for anyone interested in the
world of vintage and modern watches

Description

The Watch is the most popular book on vintage and contemporary mechanical watches, appealing to both beginners and experts. In the decade since it was published, the international audience of watch lovers and watch collectors has grown exponentially. It's time for The Watch, Thoroughly Revised.

For this new edition, the original author, Gene Stone, is joined by Stephen Pulvirent of Hodinkee.com. Together, they have thoroughly revamped the book to reflect the current state of the watch world, with the addition of new brands, new models, and more focused and nuanced coverage of the traditional brand leaders, including Rolex, Patek Philippe, Omega, and TAG Heuer.

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Praised as a rare blend of intelligence and accessibility, The Watch appeals equally to collectors and casual readers alike. Put This On.com highlights it as a bestselling book that demystifies watch culture without alienating newcomers.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781419732607

Publisher: Abrams

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 13 November 2018

Country: United States

Imprint: Abrams

Illustration: 500 colour photographs

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 30.0mm

Width: 241.0mm

Height: 238.0mm

Weight: 1400g

Pages: 272

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Arts & Culture Gene Stone Home & Garden Non-Fiction Stephen Pulvirent

About the Author

Gene Stone has written and coauthored more than 45 books on a wide variety of subjects, including the national bestsellers Forks Over Knives and How Not to Die. A former Peace Corps volunteer and book, magazine, and newspaper editor, he lives in Hudson, New York.

Stephen Pulvirent is the managing editor of Hodinkee.com, the leading online watch magazine. Pulvirent was previously executive digital editor of Surface magazine and associate editor at Bloomberg. He lives in New York City.

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