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4. Description : Now repackaged in an attractive and great value for money format this overview of twentieth century horology combines stunning pictures of the most covetable time pieces with the unparalleled expertise of a world renowned vintage watch dealerThis impeccably researched and lavishly illustrated book traces the evolution of the watch across the twentieth century It charts the early rise of the wristwatch shows how the cataclysmic events of the Wall Street Crash unexpectedly led to a golden age of watch production and demonstrates how the electronic watch which almost destroyed the traditional industry led to a mechanical watch renaissance in the last part of the centuryEach chapter focuses on a specific decade opening with an introduction to the era s stylistic and design highlights and then examines the development of specific genres of watches Hundreds of color photographs include full page close ups that reveal intricate details of form texture and design Alexander Barter s vast knowledge informs his gripping texts which discuss the major achievements in watch technology and design This book also includes vintage advertisements and other promotional materials helping to give a sense of the eras in which they were createdThe perfect gift for watch aficionados this beautiful and informative volume presents the world s finest watches with an elegance and depth befitting its subject

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