{"product_id":"quartz-watches-by-clement-mazarian-9781840919677","title":"Quartz Watches","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeginning with the very first electric watches and bringing us all the way up to the Apple watch, via Swiss quartz, Japanese innovations, and much more, \u003ci\u003eQuartz Watches\u003c\/i\u003e will transport you through time, uncovering the histories behind the most coveted electric watch models.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e*\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"On Christmas Day 1982, I received a magnificent stainless steel Seiko A 638 5000 in brushed steel, which I have never tired of admiring. As is often the case, the combination of technology and design had given birth to a classic. For me, on the cusp of adolescence, it was a revelation.\" — Clément Mazarian\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the author and photographer of the highly successful \u003ci\u003eExceptional Watches\u003c\/i\u003e, comes a new book bringing the story of watches bang up to date. Collector Clément Mazarian of Collection Personelle tells the stories of 90 era-defining electric, electronic, and quartz watches from the 1920s up to the present day, each one meticulously catalogued and accompanied by a stunning image from celebrated photographer Henry Leutwyler.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIllustrated technical pages clearly explain the mechanics of these timepieces, while profiles of the watches give readers insight into their cultural histories. \u003ci\u003eQuartz Watches\u003c\/i\u003e is a treasure trove for collectors and enthusiasts alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatured models include:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBulova Accutron\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHamilton 500\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOmega Electroquartz\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSeiko Quartz Diver's\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCasio G-Shock\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSwatch Moonswatch\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLouis Vuitton Monterey I\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46669386514668,"sku":"9781840919677","price":106.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781840919677.webp?v=1752752018","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/quartz-watches-by-clement-mazarian-9781840919677","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}