Book reviews

Reviewing books and magazines related to watches

Twelve Faces of Time - Horological Virtuosos by Elizabeth Doerr and Ralf Baumgarten

Twelve Faces of Time – Horological Virtuosos by Elizabeth Doerr and Ralf Baumgarten

The passing of the hours is the one thing we all have in common. Long the subject of philosophical musings, time waits for none of us. This thought-provoking volume profiles twelve very distinct masters in the world of high-end horology. We learn of the unique process, infinite precision and personal vision each brings to his [...]

12 Faces of Time: Horological Virtuosos - a forthcoming book on independent watchmaking

12 Faces of Time: Horological Virtuosos – a forthcoming book on independent watchmaking

Artful New Book Pre-Launches at Baselworld Previewed to Great Acclaim A book like this one has really never been seen before in the world of watchmaking: a non-commercial opus focusing on art on three fronts: the artistry of independent mechanical watchmaking with little or no commercial background, the artistry of creating an eminently enjoyable text [...]

BREITLING The Book

BREITLING The Book

The comprehensive new reference work on Breitling A specialist in chronographs and technical watches, Breitling has also shared the finest hours in the conquest of the skies. For the very first time, a magnificent new publication tells the detailed story of this grand adventure so inseparably entwined with that of modern times. Based on new [...]