Authored by British historian and journalist Nicholas Foulkes, the expansive volume takes a deep look at 100 breakthrough timepieces developed since the advent of the twentieth century, offering a detailed exploration of each item's rarity, costliness, innovative functions, historical importance, grand provenance and pleasing design.
Each a reflection of the technological advances and social changes of their time of creation, the watches featured include pieces from renowned names like Audemars Piguet, Cartier, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Richard Mille, Rolex and Vacheron Constantin, alongside newer additions for this edition of the book, such as the 1925 Patek Philippe Ref. 97975, the earliest known perpetual calendar wristwatch, and the 2022 Jacob & Co. Opera Godfather Musical Watch.
- 168 pages
- 150 illustrations
- Published in 2022
100% Paper
Color: Burgundy
Authored by British historian and journalist Nicholas Foulkes, the expansive volume takes a deep look at 100 breakthrough timepieces developed since the advent of the twentieth century, offering a detailed exploration of each item's rarity, costliness, innovative functions, historical importance, grand provenance and pleasing design.
Each a reflection of the technological advances and social changes of their time of creation, the watches featured include pieces from renowned names like Audemars Piguet, Cartier, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Richard Mille, Rolex and Vacheron Constantin, alongside newer additions for this edition of the book, such as the 1925 Patek Philippe Ref. 97975, the earliest known perpetual calendar wristwatch, and the 2022 Jacob & Co. Opera Godfather Musical Watch.
- 168 pages
- 150 illustrations
- Published in 2022
100% Paper
Color: Burgundy