A Man And His Watch

Author : Matt Hranek
Publisher : Artisan
ISBN 13 : 1579658199
Total Pages : 176 pages
Book Rating : 4.99/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Man and His Watch written by Matt Hranek and published by Artisan. This book was released on 2017-10-31 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “I’ve paged through stacks of books on the history of watches. . . . But I hadn’t come across a book that actually moved me until I picked up A Man and His Watch. The volume is filled with heartfelt stories.” —T: The New York Times Style Magazine Paul Newman wore his Rolex Daytona every single day for 35 years until his death in 2008. The iconic timepiece, probably the single most sought-after watch in the world, is now in the possession of his daughter Clea, who wears it every day in his memory. Franklin Roosevelt wore an elegant gold Tiffany watch, gifted to him by a friend on his birthday, to the famous Yalta Conference where he shook the hands of Joseph Stalin and Winston Churchill. JFK’s Omega worn to his presidential inauguration, Ralph Lauren’s watch purchased from Andy Warhol’s personal collection, Sir Edmund Hillary’s Rolex worn during the first-ever summit of Mt. Everest . . . these and many more compose the stories of the world’s most coveted watches captured in A Man and His Watch. Matthew Hranek, a watch collector and NYC men’s style fixture, has traveled the world conducting firsthand interviews and diving into exclusive collections to gather the never-before-told stories of 76 watches, completed with stunning original photography of every single piece. Through these intimate accounts and Hranek’s storytelling, the watches become more than just timepieces and status symbols; they represent historical moments, pioneering achievements, heirlooms, family mementos, gifts of affection, and lifelong friendships.

Author : Matt Hranek
Publisher : Artisan
ISBN 13 : 1648290043
Total Pages : 270 pages
Book Rating : 4.46/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Man & His Car written by Matt Hranek and published by Artisan. This book was released on 2020-10-13 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Robb Report Best Coffee Table Book to Gift in 2020 A Sports Car News and InsideHook Best Coffee Table Book for Car Lovers Celebrate That Special Bond Between Men and Cars, and the Stories That Connect Them Discover actor and director Ed Burns talking about his 1969 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, a model he’d been dreaming about since his days pumping gas. NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal, whose favorite cars are trucks—he loves the wow factor of an International CV Series 6.6. Or Jay Leno on his 1955 Buick Roadmaster, big enough for him to sleep in while trying to make it as a comic. Filled with stunning photographs of the whole cars and of the exquisite details that make car lovers’ hearts beat just a little faster, as well as more than 80 personal stories, it’s a joy for every reader who knows that a car is never just a car.

Author : Gisbert L. Brunner
Publisher : H.F.Ullmann Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9783848007783
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.89/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Armbanduhren written by Gisbert L. Brunner and published by H.F.Ullmann Publishing. This book was released on 2014-09-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Illustrated portrait of famous watch brands

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Publisher : Assouline Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1614288658
Total Pages : 6 pages
Book Rating : 4.57/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Watches: A Guide by Hodinkee written by and published by Assouline Publishing. This book was released on 2019-12-01 with total page 6 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over a short ten-year time-span, Hodinkee has positioned itself as the preeminent and most distinguished destination for modern and vintage wristwatch enthusiasts. Exiting a career in finance, Ben Clymer decided to fuse his horological and writing passions in order to start a blog discussing everything from new products to vintage wristwatch auctions. Titling his endeavor after the Czech word hodinky, which means ‘little watch,’ Clymer sought to create a platform that was casual and accessible to all levels of enthusiasts—within a few years The New York Times dubbed him the “High Priest of Horology.”

Author : Rainer W. Schlegelmilch
Publisher : TeNeues
ISBN 13 : 9783832796570
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.76/5 ( download)

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Download or read book 70s Concept Cars written by Rainer W. Schlegelmilch and published by TeNeues. This book was released on 2012 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: *** Reduced from $210.00 while stocks last *** Starting in the late 1960s but especially in the 70s, the most innovative Italian coachbuilders from Bertone to Pininfarina followed a radical design path. With fantastical wedge-shaped speedsters, their goal was nothing less than reimagining the car. Many of their ideas--as reflected in the concept vehicles in this book--ended up on the scrap heap of design history, while other concepts have remained influential up to the present. Rainer W. Schlegelmilch, best known for his spectacular Formula 1 photography, captured all of this 70s explosion of automotive creativity with his unique photographic eye. With his artful staging, the angular concept car silhouettes took on the curvy and alluring forms of models. Through these futuristic design concepts from the 70s, we get even closer to the spirit of that decade--one that continues to hold us in its thrall. Text in English, German and French SELLING POINTS: *Contains all important background information on the cars featured: how they came about and what became of them ILLUSTRATIONS: 180 colour photographs

Author : Matthew Hranek
Publisher : Artisan Books
ISBN 13 : 1579657141
Total Pages : 217 pages
Book Rating : 4.47/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Man and His Watch written by Matthew Hranek and published by Artisan Books. This book was released on 2017-01-01 with total page 217 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A covetable celebration of watches and the stories at the heart of men's obsession with them.

Author : BRUNNER
Publisher : Teneues Publishing Company LP
ISBN 13 : 9783961713745
Total Pages : 272 pages
Book Rating : 4.4X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Watch Book Rolex, the Hb written by BRUNNER and published by Teneues Publishing Company LP. This book was released on 2021-09-13 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: - The best-selling photo book now in a new, expanded edition, including the latest Rolex models from 2020 and 2021 - An ideal gift for all watch collectors and Rolex devotees - Trilingual edition with expert texts in German, English, and French, and over 400 photographs Watch lovers and Rolex admirers delight! In this new edition of The Watch Book Rolex, expert Gisbert L. Brunner guides you through the wonderful world of this luxury watch brand with passion, attention to detail, and consistently impressive expertise. The waterproof "Oyster," the "Datejust," or the more than half-a-century-old diver's "Submariner" timepiece aficionado Brunner walks readers through the innovative technology and design behind iconic Rolex models. Brand-new entries from the Rolex 2020 and 2021 collection celebrate the latest crowns of Rolex achievement. With trilingual texts in German, English, and French and some 400 color and black-and-white photographs, this is a delight of a book for watch lovers, watch collectors, and Rolex devotees around the globe. Text in English, German and French.

Author : Paul Miquel
Publisher : Conran
ISBN 13 : 9781840917833
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.30/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Rare Watches written by Paul Miquel and published by Conran. This book was released on 2019-09-17 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rare Watches features more than fifty of the most unusual watches in the world, including incredible one-off models and collector's editions. From watches that have set new records in auction houses, to feats of modern technology and engineering, via iconic models worn by figures such as Elvis and James Bond, this book appeals to professionals, collectors and amateurs alike. The photography in this book was organized in collaboration with Christie's auction house, displaying some of the rarest, most expensive and desirable watches ever. Complete with slipcase, this is a beautifully packaged look at some of the world's most sought-after timepieces.

Author : J. Hoy
Publisher : Acc Art Books
ISBN 13 : 9781788840231
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.32/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Book of Rolex written by J. Hoy and published by Acc Art Books. This book was released on 2018-11-20 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: - An exhaustive appraisal of the Rolex watch, including studies of vintage models, current designs and special editions- Learn how to spot fakes using the same clues as the experts- Invaluable to any watch-lover, especially aspiring Rolex collectorsHorological trends flit by faster than ever in today's fast-paced society. But Rolex does not rely on gimmicks; theirs is a more perennial allure, with a reputation built on traditions and hard-earned skill. A company that innovates while paying homage to their roots, every Rolex is the cumulation of centuries of watchmaking expertise. Within this book you will find explanations of the making process, descriptions of the materials involved and expert commentary on what makes each Rolex wristwatch unique. The Book of Rolex demonstrates how each model fits its social milieu, present and past. It also addresses the multitude of fakes on the market, including the so-called 'Frankensteins' - watches made from a mixture of real parts and forgeries, which are notoriously hard to spot - imparting all the skills needed to pick counterfeits out of a line-up. A holistic view of Rolex watches, this book promises to be as timeless as the brand itself. Should you be considering a Rolex, this book will convince you of its worth as an investment.

Author : ADAMS
Publisher : Acc Art Books
ISBN 13 : 9781788840330
Total Pages : 400 pages
Book Rating : 4.3X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book World's Most Expensive Watches 2e Hb written by ADAMS and published by Acc Art Books. This book was released on 2022-04-11 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: - Published in collaboration with aBlogtoWatch.com - the world's most popular watch blog - A beautifully constructed volume that lends itself to intimate visual horological voyeurism; witness the craftsmanship, design and sheer luxury of some of the world's most exclusive wristwatches - Second expanded and updated edition More than a fashion accessory or means to tell the time, the wristwatch has become a statement of identity; politician or celebrity, scientist or sportsman, what you choose to wear on your wrist speaks volumes about who you are. The World's Most Expensive Watches presents some of the most extravagant, intricate, collectable, decadent, or just plain interesting modern-day timepieces that sit at the top of the price spectrum. Starting at a threshold price of about $200,000, it is a trip through the last decade or so of watches whose values soar incredibly to prices of $5 million dollars or more. Additionally, there is a selection of notable watches that yielded extremely high prices at auction - many of which are historically relevant. A stunning collection that is both informative and entertaining; with detailed descriptions of individual watches and articles that usefully deconstruct the price tag with an explanation of the relevance of craftsmanship and complexity of design, as well as the importance of exclusivity, prestige and collectability. Prepare to be impressed by a larger-than-life-look at some relatively small items that command not only huge prices but kudos and respect, in all areas of a global society fascinated with using accessorising to create identity. This is the second expanded and updated edition.