{"product_id":"ultimate-collector-watches-small","title":"Ultimate Collector Watches small","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"read-more__title\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Treasury of the Watchmaker’s Art\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"read-more__description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"read-more__description--subtitle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e50 of the most legendary and coveted timepieces ever made\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"read-more__description--content\"\u003eThis volume provides a connoisseurial roundup of the world’s ultimate watches, from early aviators’ timepieces by the likes of \u003cb\u003eLongines\u003c\/b\u003e to legendary vintage chronographs by, among others, \u003cb\u003ePatek Philippe\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eRolex\u003c\/b\u003e, and \u003cb\u003eAudemars Piguet\u003c\/b\u003e to state-of-the-art contemporary pieces. Also included are horological masterworks by the legendary \u003cb\u003eGeorge Daniels\u003c\/b\u003e and his prodigy, \u003cb\u003eRoger W. Smith\u003c\/b\u003e, as well as other celebrated independent watchmakers, including \u003cb\u003ePhilippe Dufour\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eFrançois-Paul Journe\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eKari Voutilainen\u003c\/b\u003e, and \u003cb\u003eRexhep Rexhepi\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe fifty astonishingly valuable wristwatches showcased in this meticulously curated and beautifully illustrated book provide a rare insight into the sublime artistry and complex engineering of\u003ci\u003e haute horlogerie\u003c\/i\u003e. This title also gives an unparalleled historical overview of luxury watchmaking, from its pocket-watch origins to today’s revival of interest in bespoke, handcrafted timepieces.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFeaturing 50 magnificent “grail” wristwatches, their fascinating design-and-development backstories are expertly recounted, alongside page-after-page of sublime imagery specially generated by the world’s leading watch photographers. Also included are rare archival treasures, from design sketches and technical drawings to superb period advertisements and photographs. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"read-more__description--content\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"read-more__description--content\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eHardcover, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e15.6 x 21.7 cm, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.15 kg, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e512 pages\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Taschen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55058100289863,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0923\/4133\/8439\/files\/50_ULTIMATE_WATCHES_45_GB_3D_43026.jpg?v=1789652199","url":"https:\/\/a-dore.be\/products\/ultimate-collector-watches-small","provider":"A Doré","version":"1.0","type":"link"}