Rare Watches: Explore the World's Most Exquisite Timepieces - Couverture rigide

Miquel, Paul

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 1840917830 ISBN 13 : 9781840917833

Editeur : Conran, 2019

Synopsis

Forewords by Jean-Claude Biver (CEO of Tag Heuer) and Aurel Bacs (Christie's and Phillips auctioneers).

This breathtaking book explores more than 50 of the rarest watches in the world, including unique examples of which only a single model exists. 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 Presley and James Bond, this book appeals to professionals, collectors and amateurs alike.

The photography in this book is published in collaboration with high-end auction houses and watch manufacturers, displaying some of the rarest, most expensive and sought-after watches in the world in incredible detail.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Paul Miquel is editor-in-chief of Sport&Style, the lifestyle magazine of French sports daily L'Equipe. He was previously the timepiece columnist at GQ, and has acted as a consultant for a number of Swiss watch manufacturers.

Aurel Bacs was head of the watch department at Christie's before co-founding Bins & Russo, a company that provides expertise to watch collectors and manufacturers. He currently works as an auctioneer at Phillips auction house.

Jean-Claude Biver is chairman of Hublot, and runs TAG Heuer as well as the LVMH Watches division. He has contributed to the success of many brands and has revolutionized the Swiss watch industry.

À propos de la quatrième de couverture

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 sought-after watches in the world.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Conran
• Date d'édition: 2019
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1840917830
• ISBN 13: 9781840917833
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 240
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: Hachette Ireland; info@hbgi.ie; ; Brellenham House, Lancaster Place; London; WC2E 7EN; Royaume-Uni