Master Wristwatches (History)

By Caroline Childers, Robera Naas, Caroline & Roberta Naas Childers

This highly illustrated volume offers a luxurious, in-depth look at accessory. The wristwatch an essential tool and fashion arrived on the scene in the 19th century, and since then it has taken every possible shape -- from the jeweled creations of the great watchmakers to the dive watch and other sports models. Master Wristwatches presents the history of the watch with a special focus on the development of quartz movement, then explores the different styles in brilliant color. For the collector or fashion follower this book is required reading.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0847821919
• ISBN13: 9780847821914
• Release Date: June 1999
• Publisher: Rizzoli
• Length: 226 Pages
• Weight: 3.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 11.0" x 0.8" x 11.3"