August 13th, 2007 - Books for Specialized Watch Collectors

Swiss Wristwatches: Chronology of Worldwide Success Swiss Watch Design in Old Advertisements and Catalogs
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
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
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.

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