The book deals with the art of the manufacture of watches and presents 60 important models, covering both its technical evolution and style trends. Each chapter presents in -depth studies on the most important manufacturers, personalities related to treated models, technical innovations, styles of the time and records reached by bracelet watches. The book details the most iconic models, such as the clock that helped Charles Lindbergh on his first solo transatlantic flight and the clock that Sir Edmund Hillary wore the top of Mount Everest. ACC Art Books is an art and design book editorial based in the United Kingdom. They specialize in the production of visually rich and high quality books that cover a wide range of topics related to art, architecture, design, fashion, photography and more. ACC Art Books has been publishing for more than 50 years and has the reputation of producing beautiful and informative books that are sought by collectors, artists and art lovers equally. 272 pages.

• English language

• 27.5 x 2.7 x 31.5 cm

• Hard cover

• ISBN: 97817884195

• 2.5 kg

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