{"product_id":"ultimate-collector-watches-9783836590051","title":"Ultimate Collector Watches","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis sumptuous double volume provides a connoisseurial roundup of the world's ultimate watches, from early aviators' timepieces by the likes of Longines to legendary vintage chronographs by, among others, Patek Philippe, Rolex, and Audemars Piguet to state-of-the-art contemporary pieces. Also included are horological masterworks by the legendary George Daniels and his prodigy, Roger W. Smith, as well as other celebrated independent watchmakers, including Philippe Dufour, François-Paul Journe, Kari Voutilainen, and Rexhep Rexhepi. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe one hundred astonishingly valuable wristwatches showcased in this meticulously curated and beautifully illustrated book provide a rare insight into the sublime artistry and complex engineering of haute horlogerie. This title also gives an unparalleled historical overview of luxury watchmaking, from its pocket-watch origins to today's revival of interest in bespoke, handcrafted timepieces.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFeaturing 100 magnificent \"grail\" wristwatches, their fascinating design-and-development backstories are expertly recounted, alongside page-after-page of sublime imagery specially generated by the world's leading watch photographers. Also included are rare archival treasures, from design sketches and technical drawings to superb period advertisements and photographs. Plus in-depth interviews with leading authorities from the watchmaking and collecting worlds, including Patrick Getreide (OAK Collection), Alexandre Ghotbi (Phillips), Ben Clymer (Hodinkee), Roger W. Smith (watchmaker), Auro Montanari (renowned collector), and Silas Walton (A Collected Man).\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eFiell:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharlotte and Peter Fiell \u003c\/strong\u003eare well-known design authors having written over 70 books on the history, theory, and criticism of design. The Fiells have lectured widely, guest taught courses, curated exhibitions, and consulted manufacturing companies, museums, salerooms, and major private collectors around the world. Together, they have written numerous TASCHEN books, including \u003cem\u003e1000 Chairs\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eDesign of the 20th Century\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eIndustrial Design A-Z, \u003c\/em\u003e \u003cem\u003e1000 Lights\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eScandinavian Design\u003c\/em\u003e, and, most recently, the double-volume\u003cem\u003e Ultimate Collector Cars, Ultimate Collector Motorcycles\u003c\/em\u003e and\u003cem\u003e Ultimate Collector Watches. \u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taschen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51998217044242,"sku":"9783836590051","price":274.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_8b96bb4f-9b22-4c84-9fce-f8cf8b859e9d.jpg?v=1770144400","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/ultimate-collector-watches-9783836590051","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}