{"product_id":"rare-watches-explore-the-worlds-most-exquisite-timepieces-9781840917833","title":"Rare Watches: Explore the World's Most Exquisite Timepieces","description":"\u003cb\u003eA beautifully packaged look at some of the world's most sought-after timepieces, with specially-commissioned photography in collaboration with Christie's auction house\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eRare Watches\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePaul Miquel\u003c\/b\u003e is editor-in-chief of\u003ci\u003e Sport\u0026amp; Style\u003c\/i\u003e, the lifestyle magazine of French sports daily \u003ci\u003eL'Equipe\u003c\/i\u003e. He was previously the timepiece columnist at \u003ci\u003eGQ\u003c\/i\u003e, and has acted as a consultant for a number of Swiss watch manufacturers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAurel Bacs\u003c\/b\u003e was head of the watch department at Christie's before co-founding Bins \u0026amp; Russo, a company that provides expertise to watch collectors and manufacturers. He currently works as an auctioneer at Phillips auction house.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eJean-Claude Biver\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Conran Octopus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50643494338834,"sku":"9781840917833","price":43.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_998e2a95-4b7f-46c9-aa6a-7d305780b4af.jpg?v=1733086909","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/rare-watches-explore-the-worlds-most-exquisite-timepieces-9781840917833","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}