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The Classic Watch: Great Watches and Their Makers by Michael Balfour Book

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Condition
Good
A book that has been read but is in good condition. Very minimal damage to the cover including scuff marks, but no holes or tears. The dust jacket for hard covers may not be included. Binding has minimal wear. The majority of pages are undamaged with minimal creasing or tearing, minimal pencil underlining of text, no highlighting of text, no writing in margins. No missing pages. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
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“Small tear on inside cover. See pictures.”
Publication Year
1989
Type
Illustrated Book
Special Attributes
Illustrated
Signed
No
Narrative Type
Nonfiction
Features
Illustrated
Original Language
English
Subjects
Leisure, Hobbies & Lifestyle
ISBN
9781555214371

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Product Identifiers

Publisher
Book Sales, Incorporated
ISBN-10
1555214371
ISBN-13
9781555214371
eBay Product ID (ePID)
856069

Product Key Features

Book Title
Classic Watch Deluxe
Topic
General
Language
English
Genre
Crafts & Hobbies
Author
First Glance Staff
Format
Hardcover

Additional Product Features

Synopsis
This book is the authoritative illustrated introduction to the world of the classic wristwatch, showing why, over the past 100 years, such watches have become increasingly sought after as collectors' items, Within this volume are the great names of watchmaking, with in-depth accounts, explanations, and assessments of their specific achievement. There is also extensive coverage of the essential technical background and practical advice on how to go about starting an actual collection.Featured in this volume are such esteemed watchmakers as: -- Baume & Mercier, Cartier, and Corum-- Georg Jensen, Girard Perregaux, Ingersoll, and Jaeger-LeCoultre-- Longines, Omega, and Patek Philippe-- Piaget, Rolex, Tissot, and Vacheron ConstantinIn addition to the informative and authoritative text, there is also a wealth of full-color illustrations that provide a fascinating backdrop, showing, in instantly accessible visual terms, the greatest classics of wristwatch history.

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