by:
Braun, Peter
Doerr, Elizabeth

Publisher:
Abbeville Press, Inc.
Published:November 2003
ISBN:0789208032
Format:Paperback
Pages:392

Description: Forecast, 1/99
A definitive overview of mechanical wristwatches. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

From the Publisher
INCLUDED IN THE 2000 EDITION:

Svend Andersen; Audemars Piquet; Baume and Mercier; Blancpain; Rainer Brand; Brequet; Breitling; Bulova; Bulgari; Bunz Collection; Vincent Calabrese; Cartier; Chopard; Chronoswiss; Frederique Constant; Corum; Dubey and Schaldenbrand; Jean d'Eve; Dufeau; Ebel; Eterna; Fortis; Gerald Genta; Gevril; Girard Perregaux; Glasshutte Original; Hanhart; Harwood; Hublot; IWC; Jaeger-LeCoultre; Urban Jurgensen and Sonner; Kelek; B. F. Kurth; Maurice Lacroix; A. Lange and Sohne;... read more --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Book Description
Every year hundreds of new wristwatches are introduced. Some feature innovative designs or mechanical improvements, and others are available only in limited editions, keeping the field interesting for collectors. Following the success of the previous edition, this new annual highlights hundreds of the year's most extraordinary wristwatches in close-up color photographs accompanied by complete specifications, giving collectors a wealth of up-to-date information, all in one volume. The specifications for each watch include price, movement, special features, complications, casings, dial, band, and available variations of a particular model. In addition, general histories of each manufacturer provide an overview of the company's background and style.

The annual's elegant photography and organization will encourage readers to peruse the year's offerings watch by watch. And the range of styles, from classic to modern, will appeal to watch enthusiasts the world over, who will find this current edition both a handy reference and required reading.

Included in the 2004 edition:

Audemars Piquet; Baume and Mercier; Bell and Ross; Bertolucci; Blancpain; Blu; Bonneville; Rainer Brand; Breguet; Breitling; Bulgari; Bunz Collection; Vencent Calabrese; Cartier; Charriol; Chase-Durer; J. Chevalier; Chopard; Chronoswiss; Frédérique, Constant; Corum; Davosa; Dubey and Schaldenbrand; Ph. Du Bois and Fils; Roger Dubuis; Dufeau; Dunhill; Ebel; Eberhard and Co.; Louis and#201;rard; Eterna; Jacques Etoile; Fortis; Gerald Genta; Paul Gerber; Girard-Perregaux; Glashand#252;tte Original; Hanhart; Harwood; Hublot; Ikepod; IWC; Jaeger-LeCoultre; Daniel JeanRichard; Junghans; Urban Jurgensen; Kelek; Kobold; Kurth; Maurice Lacroix; A. Lange and Sohne; Longines; Jean Marcel; Marcello C.; Mido; Minerva; Montblanc; Movado; Mand#252;hle; Franck Muller; Ulysse Nardin; Rainer Nienaber; Nivrel; Nomos; Omega; Oris; Pacardt; Officine Panerai; Marmigiani Fleurier; Patek Philippe; Pequignet Perrelet; Piaget; Paul Picot; Poljot; Porsche Design; Rado; Revue Thommen; Auguste Reymond; RGM; Rolex; Daniel Roth; Jorg Schauer; Schwarz-Etienne; Alain Silberstein; Sinn Spezialuhren; Sothis; Stowa; TAG Heuer; Temption; Tissot; Tutima; Union Glashand#252;tte; Vacheron Constantin; Ventura; Raymond Weil; Harry Winston; Xemex; Zenith

Other Details: approximately 1,700 full-color illustrations.