Wristwatches : A Connoisseur's Guide

Frank Edwards

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"Wristwatches" is an indispensable source of reference. Practical and informative, it is the ultimate connoisseur's guide to the best in wristwatches. It tells the fascinating story of watches--how we moved from sundial to solar-power--and gives hints on starting a collection and practical tips on what to look for in a good watch.

The main directory section guides you through over 50 prestigious watch brands, and the range is wide. There are the "Great Houses"--Swiss watchmakers (like Rolex) who make and finish watches by hand, brands whose names are synonymous with the great names of jewellery and fashion (think Gucci), and the high-tech companies whose multi-functional timepieces are marvels of scientific ingenuity (Timex, Omega, etc.).

Whether you are buying a watch as a collector, for yourself or as a special gift, "Wristwatches" is the essential guide to help you make your choice.

Frank Edwards is a well-known writer on marketing and horological subjects. A former Managing Director of the Watch & Clock Division of the Ingersoll Group Ltd., for the last fifteen years he has been the U.K. representative of the Federation of the Swiss Watch industry. He is a Freeman of the City of London and a Liveryman of the Worshipful Company of Clockmakers, who recently appointed him an Honorary Liveryman in recognition of his many years' service on the court of Assistants.