| About Time: Celebrating Men's Watches Contributor(s): Line, Ivar (Author) |
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ISBN: 0764349058 ISBN-13: 9780764349058 Publisher: Schiffer Publishing OUR PRICE: $31.49 Product Type: Hardcover Published: April 2015 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Antiques & Collectibles | Clocks & Watches - Technology & Engineering | Technical & Manufacturing Industries & Trades - Design | Fashion & Accessories |
| Dewey: 681.11 |
| LCCN: 2014957682 |
| Physical Information: 1" H x 8.5" W x 8.4" (2.40 lbs) 240 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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. |
Contributor Bio(s): Line, Ivar: - When he was 15 years old, Ivar Hauge Line discovered a great passion: watches. He is the happy owner of more than 250 wristwatches. |