Watches - Wristwatches

Alft (E.C.) & Briska (W.H.): Elgin Time: A History of the Elgin National Watch Company 1864 - 1968
NEW. 120 pages, illustrated, 2003. A good history of the Elgin Company with lots of information about the company, its products and the people who made them. Hardback with gilt tooled cover. (Ref: N1421)
Price: £38.50

Aubert (D.): Montres et Horlogers Exceptionnels De La Vallée De Joux Volume I
NEW. 203 pages, illustrated, 1993. The first volume of a detailed history of watchmaking in the Vallée de Joux area of Switzerland from its origins to the present time. The industry's innovations and achievements are described in detail. This volume includes chapters about Aubert Frères, Emile Lecoultre, François Lecoultre, Charles-Ami Lecoultre-Piguet, astronomical watch Dent No. 32573 and equation watch Breguet No. 4377. [French language] (Ref: N1296)
Price: £105.00

Aubert (D.): Horlogers et Montres Exceptionnels De La Vallée De Joux Volume II
NEW. 215 pages, illustrated, 1997. The second volume of a detailed history of watchmaking in the Vallée de Joux area of Switzerland from its origins to the present time. The industry's innovations and achievements are described in detail. This second volume includes chapters on musical watches, John-César Piguet, Charles Piguet, Paul Piguet-Capt, Alfred Aubert and Louis-Benjamin Audemars. [French language] (Ref: N1297)
Price: £105.00

Aubert (D.): La Vallée des Montres et des Horlogers exceptionnels Volume III
NEW. 231 pages, illustrated, 2006. The third volume of a detailed history of watchmaking in the Vallée de Joux area of Switzerland from its origins to the present time. The industry's innovations and achievements are described in detail. This volume includes chapters on Samuel-Oliver Meylan, Louis Piguet, Nicole et Capt and their successors of London and the Joux Valley and Edmond Audemars. [French language] (Ref: N1298)
Price: £80.00

Balfour (M.): Cult Watches - The World's Enduring Classics
NEW. 192 pages, illustrated, 2007. A lavishly illustrated book about 30 of the most famous and most collectable wrist watch designs from 27 of the leading makers. The book starts with the 'Royal Oak' model by Audemars Piguet, includes the Cartier 'Tank' watch, the Jaeger LeCoultre 'Reverso' and ends with the 'Toledo' by Vacheron Constantin. An informative book for collectors and investors. With dust jacket. (Ref: N1509)
More information...
Price: £29.95

Basha (Z.): Jaeger-LeCoultre - a Guide for the Collector
NEW. 204 pages, illustrated, revised first edition, 2008. A brief history of Jaeger-LeCoultre and a comprehensive guide to the wristwatches produced. Over 140 vintage watches are described and illustrated in great detail including movement calibres, case references, production figures and repair notes. With dust jacket.

***** Automatic 10% discount on this book at the checkout *****

(Ref: N1936)
More information.....
Price: £100.00

Borer (A.) & de Pesloüan (G.L.): Richard Mille
NEW. 240 pages, 200 colour and 22 b&w illustrations, 2010. A stunning photographic survey of the beautiful wristwatches created in Switzerland by Richard Mille, whose timepieces are instantly recognisable by the use of high-tech materials and incredible design. Richard Mille is a contemporary master of the art, and this book celebrates his craft. [English & French language]
(Ref: P2210)
More information.....
Price: £90.00

Brunner (G.L.) & Pfeiffer-Belli (C.): Swiss Wristwatches: Chronology of Worldwide Success
NEW. 252 pages, 648 illustrations, 1991. The history and development of Swiss wristwatch design in the 20th century. This book portrays the variety of forms and potential styling of cases, dials, and hands with information from catalogues, advertisements and manufacturers literature. All the well known firms such as Omega, Longines, Tavannes-Cyma, Breitling, Doxa, Universal, Movado, and Zenith are included. With price guide and dust jacket. (Ref: P1887)
Price: £55.00

Brunner (G.L.) & Pfeiffer-Belli (C.): Wristwatches: A Handbook and Price Guide
NEW. 186 pages, 484 photographs, 6th edition, 2009. A useful handbook with historical information, a description of how mechanical wristwatches work, information on their preservation, care and repair, as well as a chapter on fakes and hybrids. A good popular introduction to the subject, with a section on Swatch watches. Card covers. (Ref: N1888)
Price: £16.95

Clerizo (M.): Masters of Contemporary Watchmaking
NEW. 292 pages, 493 colour and 179 b&w illustrations, 2009. An interesting book about 11 independent master watchmakers including George Daniels, Vincent Calabrese, Philippe Dufour, Franck Muller and Roger Smith. The author interviewed all eleven and records their enthusiasm, passion and motivation in designing and making superb watches, each chapter beautifully illustrated with photographs of their work. The work of an additional 18 fine independent watchmakers is also discussed and illustrated. With dust jacket. (Ref: N2160)
More information.....
Price: £55.00

Cologni (F.): Jaeger-LeCoultre The Story of the Grande Maison
NEW. 381 pages, over 600 illustrations, 2006. A high quality, reference work on this famous company with details of its history and its watches from 1833 to today. The book includes an exhaustive list of the more than 1,000 calibres created by the firm since its inception. With dust jacket and smart slipcase. [English language edition]

***Automatic 10% discount at the checkout on this book.***

(Ref: N1341)
More information…..
Price: £120.00

Cummins (G.): How the Watch was Worn: A Fashion for 500 Years
NEW. 272 pages, 898 plates, 2010. This is the first book to address the role of the watch as a fashion accessory from 1510 to 2010. The book documents in pictorial fashion watches and people wearing watches (paintings, engravings, fashion plates, advertisements and photographic portraits) as well as gowns and outfits of the day adorned with appropriate styles of watches and chains. The types of watches include fob, pocket, pendant, brooch, ring, buckle, cufflink, doll, occupational etc., along with the current dominant wristwatch. With dust jacket. (Ref: P2271)
More information.....
Price: £45.00

Doensen (P.): Watch - History of the Modern Wristwatch, Design 1950 - 1983, Electric 1950 - 1993
NEW. 253 pages, illustrated, signed by author, 1994. The book has three main sections - the designers, early electric watches and quartz watches, as well as a history of the 12 most important makers. Written by a Dutchman, this is an important book on electric and quartz watches. With dust jacket.

***Automatic 10% discount at the checkout on this book.***

(Ref: N2286)
More information.....

Doerr (E.) & Baumgarten (R.): Twelve Faces of Time - Horological Virtuosos
NEW. 207 pages, well illustrated in b&w, 2010. A celebration of the life, work and motivations of twelve independent master watchmakers who are making superb watches in the 21st century. The craftsmen are Philippe Dufour, Paul Gerber, Dr Ludwig Oeschlin, François-Paul Journe, Kenji Shiohara, Kari Voutilainen, Vianney Halter, Beat Haldimann, Volker Vyskocil, Thomas Prescher, Roger Smith and Felix Baumgartner. With dust jacket. (Ref: N2269)
Price: £70.00

Dowling (J.M.) & Hess (J.P.): The Best of Time - Rolex Wristwatches: An Unauthorised History
NEW. 399 pages, 415 photographs, 3rd edition, 2006. A thorough and extensive history of the Rolex company over the last 90 years and the watches they produced. A wealth of information and illustrations for collectors, with price guide (US dollars). With dust jacket. (Ref: P1889)
More information.....
Price: £99.95

Faber (E.) & Unger (S.): American Wristwatches: Five Decades of Style and Design
NEW. 272 pages, illustrated, 2nd edition, 1996. The development of wristwatch styles in America from the early 20th century to the quartz age. Well illustrated with over 700 colour photographs this well researched book brings to life some of the people who influenced the development of the American wristwatch. With price guide and dust jacket. (Ref: P1890)
More information.....
Price: £59.95

Fallet (E.): Tissot: 150 Years of History 1853 - 2003
NEW. 351 pages, well illustrated, 2003. A detailed history of the Tissot company from its founding in Le Locle to the present day. The book includes information on the Tissot family, the growth of the firm, manufacturing, sales and marketing, etc. The appendices include a list of calibres produced and a list of manufacturing year by watch serial number. Essential reading for Tissot enthusiasts. [English language edition] (Ref: N990)
Price: £65.00

Friedberg (F.J.): The Illinois Watch: The Life and Times of a Great Watch Company
NEW. 288 pages, 433 illustrations, 2004. A history of the Illinois Watch Company with descriptions and illustrations of nearly every wristwatch design they created, and their variations. With price guide in US dollars and dust jacket. (Ref: P1891)
More information.....
Price: £59.95

Galizia (M.): Military Wristwatches - Sky, Land, Sea
NEW. 372 pages, 1030 photographs, 2008. A good new book for military watch enthusiasts with details of 274 military wristwatches used by the armed forces of 30 countries. Each watch is well illustrated (movement and case) and described with an explanation of the service markings. The majority of the watches included were made after World War II.

***Automatic 10% discount at the checkout on this book.***

(Ref: N2067)
Price: £135.00

Goldberger (J.): 100 Superlative Rolex® Watches
NEW. 264 pages, 700 illustrations, 2008. A deluxe, leather bound book published to celebrate the founding of Rolex in 1908. The 100 watches, all desirable in collecting circles, are well illustrated with photographs of dial, movement, case and bracelet. An essential book for Rolex enthusiasts. With card slipcase. (Ref: N1935)
More infromation.....
Price: £99.95

Guéroux (F.): Real & Fake Watches - handbook on watch counterfeits
NEW. 297 pages, illustrated, 2nd edition, 2010. A useful book which discusses the counterfeit wristwatch market and then explains in detail how to identify fakes. Comparison photographs are given for 17 watch brands and 97 models comparing real and fake examples. An essential book to have if you buy and collect wristwatches. (Ref: N2287)
More information.....
Price: £39.50

Hampel (H.): Automatic Wristwatches from Germany, England, France, Japan, Russia and the USA
NEW. 216 pages, 400 photographs, 1998. It's not only the Swiss who have produced automatic wristwatches; this book explores examples produced around the world. 123 watches are described in detail, each illustrated with three different views. With price guide and dust jacket. (Ref: P1892)
Price: £59.95

Hampel (H.): Automatic Wristwatches from Switzerland
NEW. 350 pages, 500 illustrations, 1994. The historical development of automatic wristwatches from 1926 to 1978 is discussed and illustrated with photographs (dial and movement) of over 300 examples. The technology of the self-winding mechanism is also explained. With dust jacket and price guide. (Ref: P1893)
More information.....
Price: £59.95

Horbleck (M.P.): The Alarm Wristwatch: The History of an Undervalued Feature
NEW. 232 pages, illustrated, 2007. A new monograph on an interesting area for specialist collectors - mechanical wristwatches with an audible alarm function. This book is a complete history of alarm wristwatches with descriptions, illustrations and technical data on nearly all the models and movements ever made. With dust jacket. (Ref: P1894)
More information.....
Price: £59.95

Imai (K.): Rolex - 3621 Wristwatches
NEW. 224 pages, 3621 illustrations, 2009. A virtual catalogue of Rolex wristwatches, with reference numbers and brief technical details for each of the 3621 watches photographed, grouped by 14 model lines - Bubbleback, Submariner, Oyster Perpetual, Explorer, etc., etc. An essential book for Rolex enthusiasts as it shows virtually all case and dial variations produced in each of the different models. With dust jacket. (Ref: N2193)
Price: £55.00

James (H.): Patek Philippe Highlights
NEW. 95 pages, illustrated in colour, 2010. A brief history of this famous Swiss brand describing and illustrating about one hundred of their wristwatches. The watches include historical models, as well as those with complications, plus recent and current production - including Calatrava, Nautilus, Aquanaut and Ellipse d'Or models. [Text in English and German] (Ref: N2322)
More information.....
Price: £12.95

Kahlert, Muhe & Brunner: Wristwatches: History of a Century's Development
NEW. 519 pages, well illustrated, 5th edition, 2005. A well respected reference book on watches from around the world and their makers, technological changes, construction and automatic features. With almost 2000 photographs of hundreds of watches. With dust jacket. (This book weighs 3.5 kg when packed) (Ref: P1895)
Price: £59.95

Kreuzer (A.): Omega Designs
NEW. 224 pages, illustrated, 2nd edition, 2008. A detailed history of Omega wristwatch production and an illustrated description of all watch movements manufactured by Omega since registration of its trade mark in 1894. A new revised edition with updated price guide. With dust jacket. (Ref: P1852)
More information...
Price: £49.95

Lang (G-R.) & Meis (R.): Chronograph Wristwatches: To Stop Time
NEW. 256 pages, 675 illustrations, 1998. The standard reference work on the history, development and identification of wrist chronographs - mechanical wristwatches with an additional mechanism to time short term events. With price guide and dust jacket. (Ref: P1896)
More information....
Price: £59.95

Levenberg (J.): Russian Wristwatches, Pocket watches, Stop Watches, Deck Watches & Marine Chronometers
NEW. 96 pages, 505 items illustrated, 1995. With an increasing number of Russian watches and chronometers arriving in the West this book is a useful guide for collectors. The book includes a guide to Cyrillic inscriptions and a price guide in US dollars, the prices now somewhat out of date. Card covers. (Ref: N1282)
Price: £16.95

Linder (P.): At the Heart of an Industrial Vocation - Longines Watch Movements (1832 - 2007)
NEW. 621 pages, illustrated, English language edition, 2007. A massive tome published to celebrate Longines 175th anniversary of its establishment in 1832. The book is a summary of all the watch calibres produced together with a technical analysis of the evolution of the watch movement during the different phases of organisation within the Swiss watch industry. A very large book measuring 30.5 x 30.5 x 6 cm and weighing 4 kg, with dust jacket. (Ref: N1514)
More information…..
Price: £65.00

Marmottan (P.): A.-L. Breguet son génie, sa légende, son oeuvre / his genius, his fame, his work
NEW. 72 pages, illustrated; plus 20 pages, illustrated; no date. Published in 1991 by Montres Breguet S.A. the first part of the book is a republication of Paul Marmottan's Abraham-Louis Breguet first published in 1923, now with an English translation. The second part, Breguet Today, is a well illustrated guide to Breguet's modern products including photographs taken at the bench during construction. A fine copy, card covers. [Part 1 is in French and English; Part 2 is in French, English, German, Italian and Japanese] (Ref: N2440)
Price: £50.00

Marti (L.): A Region in Time
NEW. 382 pages, illustrated 2007. A socio-economic history of the Swiss valley of St. Imier and the surrounding area, from 1700 to 2007. Published to celebrate the 175th anniversary of Longines this excellent new book traces the history of watchmaking and other industries in the Jura region where watches have been manufactured for over 300 years. Many great watchmaking names are mentioned including Longines, Blancpain, Chopard, Minerva and Reymond. With dust jacket. (Ref: N1518)
More information…..
Price: £65.00

Matz (B.): The History and Development of the Quartz Watch
NEW. 61 pages, illus., 1999. A useful history of the battery driven watch from its beginnings in a laboratory in 1952 to domination of the market place in the 1990's. Card covers. (Ref: N627)
Price: £14.50

Meis (R.): A. Lange & Söhne, the Watchmakers of Dresden
NEW. 383 pages, over 900 illustrations, 2nd edition, 2005. A detailed history of the famous German firm with detailed information about the pocket watches, wristwatches, clocks and marine chronometers produced since 1845. The business was founded in 1845 by Adolph Lange in Glashütte and, following the reunification of Germany and the revival of the firm, has become a respected maker of first class mechanical wristwatches. With dust jacket and slipcase.

***Automatic 10% discount at the checkout on this book.***

(Ref: N2291)
Price: £110.00

Mützlitz (H.): A. Lange & Söhne Highlights
NEW. 95 pages, 120 colour illustrations, 2010. A history of this famous firm, founded in 1845 and, since 1990, again a premier maker of mechanical wristwatches. The book documents the wristwatches produced since 1994 including the Lange 1, 1815, Arkade and Cabaret models. [Text in English and German] (Ref: P2272)
More information…..
Price: £12.95

Mützlitz (H.): Breitling Highlights
NEW. 95 pages, 120 colour illustrations, 2009. The book starts with the company history of this famous watch brand and the reasons for its popularity. One hundred of the most remarkable models are described and illustrated including the legendary "Navitimer", the "Avenger", chronographs for nearly every purpose, the "Superocean", the "Cockpit" and the special edition "Breitling for Bentley". [Text in English and German] (Ref: P2273)
More information…..
Price: £12.95

Mützlitz (H.): Omega Highlights
NEW. 95 pages, 120 colour illustrations, 2009. A history of this famous Swiss brand, known for their involvement in timekeeping at sporting events and for the watch that went to the moon. About one hundred of the most remarkable models are described and illustrated: the Speedmaster "Moonwatch", today's wristwatches with Co-Axial technology, special editions such as "The Legend Collection" and the "Olympic Collection", "Seamaster" and many more. [Text in English and German] (Ref: P2274)
More information…..
Price: £12.95

Osterhausen (F. von): The Movado History
NEW. 234 pages, 270 illustrations, 1996. The Movado Company, of La Chaux-de-Fonds, was founded in 1881 by the Ditisheim family. This is a high quality book, produced with the cooperation of Movado, with excellent illustrations and detailed information. With dust jacket and card slipcase. (Ref: N1528)
More information…..
Price: £67.50

Osterhausen (F. von): Wristwatch Chronometers - Mechanical Precision Watches and their Testing
NEW. 211 pages, 289 illustrations, 1997. The first section of the book is a detailed account of chronometer testing for wristwatches in Europe, primarily in Switzerland. Information is given about testing methods and procedures based on the yearly reports from the Swiss Observatories and Swiss testing agencies. The remainder of the book illustrates and describes wristwatch chronometers from a large number of makers (mainly Swiss). With dust jacket. (Ref: P1897)
More information.....
Price: £59.95

Patrizzi & Co.: The Patrizzi Pocket Expert® Girard-Perregaux Tourbillon with Gold Bridge
NEW. 375 pages, illustrated, 2011. The history and comprehensive technical details of an iconic watch. The book starts with the first model in 1860 by visionary watchmaker Constant Girard through to the latest contemporary creations. During this period more than 40 different models show the evolution of the mythical Tourbillon with Gold Bridge. A very useful guide for dealers and collectors. Card covers. [English and French language] (Ref: N2424)
Price: £21.00

Patrizzi & Co.: The Patrizzi Pocket Expert® Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Manual Winding
NEW. 237 pages, illustrated, 2010. A clear explanation of the history, and comprehensive technical details of, the celebrated Rolex Cosmograph Daytona from the launch of the first manual winding model in 1963 to the appearance of the Cosmograph automatic in 1988. Nine different models were produced during this period. A very useful guide for dealers and collectors. Card covers. [English and Italian language] (Ref: N2423)
Price: £21.00

Priestley (P.T.): Aaron Lufkin Dennison - An Industrial Pioneer and his Legacy
NEW. 156 pages, over 200 illustrations, 2010. Dennison's career commenced in America, as a watchmaker and then a manager, at Roxbury and Waltham before he moved to Switzerland and set up a watch factory in Zurich. His final career was as a watchcase manufacturer in England. The Dennison Watch Case Company remained in business until 1967. Card covers. (Ref: N2181)
More information…..
Price: £25.00

Richter (B.): Breitling: The History of a Great Brand of Watches 1884 to the Present
NEW. 173 pages, 320 photographs, 3rd edition, 2007. A history of this famous company with information from old catalogues and advertisements as well as details and illustrations of the whole spectrum of Breitling's products. Information on serial numbers and production will help collectors to date their watches and the book is complete with a price guide (US dollars). Breitling's most famous product the 'Navitimer' was first produced in 1952. With dust jacket. (Ref: N1898)
More information…..
Price: £39.95

Rondeau (R.): The Watch of the Future The Story of the Hamilton Electric Watch
NEW. 255 pages, illustrated, 4th edition, 2006. This much enlarged edition is a detailed history of the world's first battery powered wristwatch from its introduction in 1957 to the end of production in 1969. All the models produced are described in detail and there are chapters on collecting and repairing the Hamilton 'electrics'. (Ref: N1651)
Price: £35.00

Rössler (H.): Zenith - Precision Watches Since 1865
NEW. 328 pages, illustrated, English language edition, 2008. George Favre-Jacot founded this famous watchmaking business in 1865, the Zenith brand name was used from 1897 onwards. A history of the firm and a well illustrated detailed survey of the pocket watches, deck watches, chronometers and wristwatches produced. The company also made a small number of clocks and precision pendulum regulators which are also documented here. (Ref: N1934)
More information…..
Price: £80.00

Sabrier (J.-C.): Fredéréric Houriet - The Father of Swiss Chronometry
NEW. 227 pages, well illustrated, 2006. An excellent monograph on Jacques-Frédéric Houriet (1743 - 1830) who was born in Neuchâtel, trained in Paris from the age of 16, and returned home to live in Le Locle at the age of 25. Houriet spent the next 60 years researching and making discoveries of great use to the watchmaking industry. [English language edition.] (Ref: N1295)
Price: £125.00

Skeet (M.) & Urul (N.): Vintage Rolex Sports Models
NEW. 264 pages, illustrated, 3rd edition, 2008. A complete visual reference and unauthorised history of Rolex Sports wristwatches including such well known names as Submariner, Milgauss, Cosmograph, GMT-Master, and others. An excellent book for the Rolex watch enthusiast. With dust jacket. (Ref: N1530)
More information…..
Price: £59.95

[Smiths] compiled by Smith (B.): Smiths Watches
NEW. 277 pages, illustrated, 2009. A history of watch production by the Smiths group of companies with details of the pocket and wristwatches produced at the factories in Cheltenham and Ystradgynlais (Wales). The wide range of watches produced between 1947 and 1974 is shown in the 16 surviving catalogues reprinted here. Card covers. (Ref: N2146)
Price: £18.00

Torphammar (P.): Amateur Watchmaking
NEW. 103 pages, figures, 2004. This small book is excellent for the seriously minded beginner who wants to understand how a wristwatch works, how to dismantle and clean it, and how to reassemble and oil. The author gives advice on the tools and workspace required, how to remove the movement from the case and how to hold it. This is more useful to the beginner than the watchmaking books written 50 years ago as it assumes no prior knowledge and is for wristwatches. The book does not cover how to repair worn or broken parts. Card covers, spiral bound. (Ref: N2032)
More information…..
Price: £27.00

Trueb (L.F.): Zeitzeugen der Quarzrevolution
NEW. 389 pages, 130 b&w illustrations, 2006. The first prototype quartz watches were produced in 1968 and introduced a technical revolution in the watch industry worldwide. The author has interviewed 66 of the leading personalities in the industry (from Germany, France, Japan, Switzerland and the United States) to produce a historical, technical, and socio-economic assessment of the industry over the last 40 years, with a biographical account of the main players. Card covers. [German language] (Ref: N1811)
Price: £37.50

Viola (G.) & Brunner (G.l.): Time in Gold - Wristwatches
NEW. 250 pages, illustrated, 1998. A well illustrated book containing the histories of 17 of the leading Swiss wristwatch companies with over 450 illustrations of their products. The following companies are some of those included: Audemars Piguet, Baume & Mercier, Blancpain, Breguet, Cartier, Vacheron Constantin, Chopard, Girard-Perregaux, Corum, IWC, Ebel, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Rolex, Patek Philippe, Piaget and Ulysse Nardin. With dust jacket. (Ref: P1899)
Price: £59.95

Zanoni (L.A.): The Digital Watch Repair Manual
NEW. 76 pages, 65 figs., 3rd edition, 1980 reprinted 2009. A complete manual on the repair of LED and LCD watches. Learn failure analysis and repair techniques by understanding the fundamentals for LED and LCD watches, including the electronic portion of the analog quartz timepieces. Spiral bound, card covers. (Ref: N2168)
Price: £22.00

Zanoni (L.A.): The Quartz Watch Repair Manual volume 2
NEW. 68 pages, 85 figs., 1983 reprinted 2009. Written as a supplement to the above volume, this book reports the advances of the early 1970's when the LCD and LED digital watch revolutionized timekeeping throughout the world. The major emphasis in this volume is devoted to the quartz analog watch. (Ref: N2169)
Price: £22.00