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The definitive guide for the collector of mechanical wristwatches, with complete information-including prices-on over 1,400 models made by more than 130 international brands
The sixteenth edition of this watch-industry mainstay features more than 1,400 of the world's most luxurious wristwatches, providing a color photograph and complete specifications for each one. With Wristwatch Annual , collectors have a wealth of information close at hand: the book is arranged alphabetically by producer, and within each producer's section are complete details for each watch, including price, materials, movement, special features, complications, case, dial, band, and available variations of a particular model. A glossary and pronunciation guide help acclimate the reader to the world of fine timepieces, and, for prospective buyers, the addresses of all featured producers are listed together.
The elegant photography and layout will encourage people to peruse the year's offerings for aesthetic appeal as well as technical features. The range of styles, from classic to modern, reflects the inclusive nature of this book, which watch collectors around the world will find both a handy reference and required reading.
List of contents
A
A. Lange & Söhne, Alpina, Aquadive, Aristo, Armin Strom, Arnold & Son, ArtyA, Atlantic, Audemars Piguet, Azimuth
Ball Watch Co., Baume & Mercier, Bell & Ross, Ernst Benz, Benzinger, Blancpain, Borgward, Botta Design, Bovet, Breguet, Breitling, Bremont, BRM, Carl F. Bucherer, Bulgari, BWC-Swiss
C
Carl F. Bucherer, Cartier, Chanel, Chopard, Christiaan van der Klaauw, Christophe Claret, Chronoswiss, Cimier, Corum, Cuervo y Sobrinos, Cvstos
D
Davosa, D. Dornblüth & Sohn, De Bethune, De Grisogono, DeWitt, Dodane 1857, Doxa, Roger Dubuis
E
Ebel, Eberhard & Co., Edox, Epos, Ernst Benz, Erwin Sattler, Eterna
F
Fortis, Franck Muller, François-Paul Journe, Frédérique Constant
G
Genesis, Paul Gerber, Girard-Perregaux, Glashütte Original, Graham, Greubel Forsey, Grieb & Benzinger
H
Habring², Hamilton, Hanhart, Harry Winston, Hautlence, Heritage Watch Manufactory, Hermès, H. Moser & Cie., Hublot
I
Itay Noy, IWC
J
Jacob & Co., Jaeger-LeCoultre, Jaermann & Stübi, Jaquet Droz, JeanRichard, Romain Jerome, Jörg Schauer, François-Paul Journe, Urban Jürgensen & Sønner, Juvenia
K
Kobold, Kudoke
L
Maurice Lacroix, A. Lange & Söhn, Linde Werdelin, Longines, Louis Moinet, Louis Vuitton
M
Maîtres du Temps, Marcello C., Maurice Lacroix, MB&F, Meccaniche Veloci, MeisterSinger, Richard Mille, Milus, Mk II, Louis Moinet, Montana Watch Co., Montblanc, H. Moser & Cie, Mühle Glashütte, Franck Muller
N
Ulysse Nardin, Rainer Nienaber, Thomas Ninchritz, Nivrel, Nomos Glashütte, Itay Noy
O
Omega, Oris, Otium
P
Panerai, Parmigiani, Patek Philippe, Paul Gerber, Perrelet, Peter Speake-Marin, Piaget, Porsche Design
Rado, Rainer Nienaber, RGM, Richard Mille, Roger Dubuis, Rolex, Romain Jerome
Erwin Sattler, Jörg Schauer, Schaumburg Watch, Seiko, Sinn, Peter Speake-Marin, Stowa, Armin Strohm
T
TAG Heuer, Temption, Thomas Ninchritz, Tissot, Towson Watch Co., Tudor, Tutima
U
U-Boat, Ulysse Nardin, Urban Jürgensen & Sønner, Urwerk, UTS
V
Vacheron Constantin, Christiaan van der Klaauw, Victorinox Swiss Army, Vogard, Vostok, Louis Vuitton, Vulcain
W
Wempe, Harry Winston
Z
Zeitwinkel, Zenith
Movement Manufacturers
Concepto
ETA
Sellita
Soprod
Editorial
Cellini Jewelers
Crowning Glory
Dear Reader
Fake Time
Glossary
Independent Watchmaking
Masthead
Mavericks and Masters
Watch Your Watch
About the author
Peter Braun is editor-in-chief of the German wristwatch magazine
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Praise for Wristwatch Annual:
"A definitive overview of mechanical wristwatches." Forecast
"An invaluable source of information for anyone who wants a thorough survey of the new additions to the market." Plaza Watch
"An absolute staple in any serious collector's regular reading material." TheWatchLounge(dot)com
"This uber resource is the finest print publication that you can get when it comes to spending time in the world of watches.... It is a powerfully enjoyable publication, and beautifully made." Luxist(dot)com
