Rare Watches: Explore the World s Most Exquisite Timepieces
- ISBN-10
- 1840917830
- ISBN-13
- 9781840917833
- Category
- Design
- Pages
- 240
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2019-09-17
- Publisher
- Conran
- Author
- Paul Miquel
Description
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.
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