Barter, Alexander,

500 years, 100 watches / Five hundred years, one hundred watches Alexander Barter, Daryn Schnipper. - 304 pages : illustrations ; 31 cm -

Includes bibliographical references and index.

16th century -- 17th century -- 18th century -- 19th century -- 20th century -- 21st century

"From two of the world's leading experts on watch collecting, this elegant and carefully curated book brings together some of the most unusual, important and beautifully crafted watches of the past half a millennium. Through a fascinating selection of one hundred timepieces, the evolution of the watch is traced from its beginnings in the early 16th century up to the present day. Richly illustrated throughout with highly detailed photography, the informative text provides an essential overview for anyone interested in the development of the watch"--

3791379755 9783791379753


Wrist watches--Design--History--Pictorial works.
Pocket watches--Design--History--Pictorial works.


Illustrated works.