Category: book review

Review – E-Moonwatch Only, The Mobile Guide For Speedmaster Fans (With Clever Model Identification Tool)

Three years ago, two men decided to launch a book focussed an iconic watch, with an unprecedented level of information. Their name: Grégoire Rossier and Anthony Marquié. The watch in question: The Omega Speedmaster “Moonwatch”. The book: Moonwatch Only. This sort of encyclopedia quickly became the ultimate reference guide for Speedmaster lovers. All models explored, all components dissected, multiple historical references… A true bible of the Moonwatch. Today, the Speedmaster Guide comes back in an electronic version named E-Moonwatch Only (available on iBooks), and with a new tool that will make collectors’ life easier.

7 years ago

Book Review – “The Wristwatch Handbook” by Ryan Schmidt

The world of mechanical timekeeping is a fascinating, complex – sometimes arcane – field. As its subtitle puts it, The Wristwatch Handbook aims at offering a comprehensive (lavishly illustrated 350-page) guide to mechanical wristwatches – A useful reference for the new collector or anyone interested in learning more about watches.

8 years ago

Book Review: ‘Cartier Magician: High Jewelry And Precious Objects’

‘Cartier Magician: High Jewelry and Precious Objects’ is a book is dedicated to a new collection of high jewelry and precious objects called Cartier Magicien. It is a stunningly illustrated book and the photos and text are equally as good and enchanting. This is well worth a look!

8 years ago

Book Review: ‘George Daniels, A Master Watchmaker & His Art’ By Michael Clerizo

George Daniels is a polarizing and fascinating figure. Several years ago, Michael Clerizo took it upon himself to spend the amount of time with Daniels needed in order to write a detailed book about his life, and the outcome is a pure joy to read with well thought-out words, logical organization, and gorgeous photos. I heartily recommend this tome to anyone interested in horology, and as a holiday gift as well!

8 years ago

Announcement – “Patek Philippe: The Authorized Biography” by Nicholas Foulkes – Available now via Patek.com

Some manufactures grew to an almost mythical status and became legends, and not only among watch collectors. Their fame have simply crossed the circle of initiates to gain a worldwide aura. And as always with legends, there is a gray area. One of them is Patek Philippe. Many tried to bring light on the history of this Old Maison, we did try to bring light on some parts of the story (cf. Nautilus History) but today, you’ll have the opportunity to know everything about Patek, with an official book that can be seen as the definitive history of the legendary Swiss manufacture. Here is “Patek Philippe: The Authorized Biography” by Nicholas Foulkes – and it is available now via Patek.com.

8 years ago

Book Review: ‘The Magic Of Watches’ By Louis Nardin

What strikes me again and again about Louis Nardin is his enviable energy and passion for the subject of watchmaking. ‘The Magic of Watches’ is one of the best books on the subject: it is written in easy, clear, and down-to-earth language. This would surely make for the perfect holiday gift.

8 years ago

Book Review: ‘The Wristwatch Handbook’ By Ryan Schmidt

Fans of the art of watchmaking are in luck: not only can they read a beautifully written and comprehensive overview of what goes into the making of a watch. Ryan Schmidt is a newly engrossed watch enthusiast – and his enthusiasm and knowledge permeates the tone of his book, a comprehensive tome called ‘The Wristwatch Handbook.’

8 years ago