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Discover the stylistic evolution of the watch in the 20th century. This book, written by Black Bough's very own Alex Barter, takes the reader through the 20th century to show how the watch, in all its forms, evolved. It charts the early rise of the wristwatch, shows how the cataclysmic events of the Wall Street Crash unexpectedly led to a golden age of watch production, and demonstrates how the electronic watch, which almost destroyed the traditional industry, led to a mechanical watch renaissance in the last two decades of the century. Each decade opens with an introduction to the era’s stylistic and design highlights, then follows several detailed sub sections devoted to the development of specific genres within each period. Hundreds of colour photographs include full page close ups that reveal intricate details of form, texture and design.
Alex spent more than a decade at Sotheby's watch division, becoming its Deputy Worldwide Head in 2005. In 2009 he co-founded Black Bough with Adam Withington. Alex's extensive knowledge of the 20th century watch informs his texts which discusses the major technological and design breakthroughs in a chronological format.The perfect gift for watch aficionados, this beautiful, informative volume presents the world’s finest watches with an elegance and depth befitting its subject.
Published by Prestel in September 2019
Hardback
336 pages
Over 450 colour photographs
24 x 30cm
2.43kg
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