August 13th, 2007 - Books for Specialized Watch Collectors
Swiss Wristwatches: Chronology of Worldwide Success Swiss Watch Design in Old Advertisements and Catalogs
Authors: Gisbert L. Brunner and Christian Pfeiffer-Belli
ISBN-10: 0887403018
ISBN-13: 978-0887403019
Great book for those interested in Swiss watches design. Lots of photographs and images giving you a good overview of of the Swiss wristwatch design in the 20th century.
Patek Philippe: Complicated Wrist Watches
Author: Leonard Arte
ISBN-10: 382901449X
ISBN-13: 978-3829014496
As the title implies this book is for the Patek Philippe collector. This book is not about analysis nor will it give you a recounting of Patek Philippe watches but offers an exhaustive photographs of Patek Philippe watches. Great for comparing what you already have and want to have.
Hamilton Wristwatches: A Collector’s Guide
Author: ReneÌ Rondeau
ISBN-10: 0962221937
ISBN-13: 978-0962221934
“‘Hamilton Wristwatches, A Collector’s Guide’ is highly recommended reading for watchmakers and collectors alike.” - Horological Times Magazine, Nov. 1999
This book has everything from the history of the Hamilton company to a comprehensive collector’s guide (photographs) of the watch models manufactured by the company from 1922 to 1969.