Understanding Wristwatches: German Engineering Meets Swiss Technology—the Handbook for Collectors and Experts

This book offers a wealth of knowledge from insiders in the Swiss watch scene for those who want to become one, with exclusive photographs and stories about noble timepieces. It provides a guide for acquiring fine watches, describes their values, and includes technology, history, and stories.

Format: Hardback
Length: 448 pages
Publication date: 28 November 2023
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing Ltd

This book is a treasure trove of information for those who aspire to become experts in the Swiss watch industry. It provides a comprehensive overview of the Swiss watchmaking tradition, featuring seven Swiss watch brands. Author J. Michael Mehltretter, a watch expert and mechanical engineer, has meticulously researched and compiled well-founded information, including a guide for acquiring fine watches, their servicing and overhaul costs, and their value development. The book also includes exclusive photographs that will delight collectors of valuable wristwatches, showcasing the watches in the context of a lifestyle that includes fast cars and gourmet restaurants. The narrative quality of the book is enhanced by numerous stories about noble timepieces, cleverly woven into the dense factual information. For example, did you know that Frank Sinatra presented a fine Swiss watch as a gift to the FBI agent who freed his son from the hands of kidnappers? Or that Chuck Barris, the American television host and producer who shaped the originals of many game shows that are still popular today, wore a Swiss wristwatch on his left wrist? This book covers all facets of the hobby of collecting Swiss wristwatches, including technology, history, stories, good taste, and the "joy of enjoyment." Whether you are a seasoned collector or just starting out, this book is a must-read for anyone who wants to delve deeper into the world of Swiss watches.

Weight: 2748g
Dimension: 238 x 313 x 43 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780764366864