Le temps est un grand mystère. Un élément variable, qui se dilate ou s'évanouit, mais qui paraît concret car marqué par le passage de secondes, minutes, heures, jours et années. Le chemin vers la saisie des minutes et des secondes coïncide avec les phases de l'évolution scientifique qui a permis à l'homme de fabriquer des montres de plus en plus fiables, mais aussi en phase avec les changements dans les coutumes, les besoins sociaux et les canons esthétiques. Ce livre présente l'histoire de l'art de la manufacture horlogère ainsi que 60 grands modèles, couvrant à la fois leur évolution technique et esthétique. Dans chaque chapitre, des études approfondies guideront le lecteur vers l'histoire des fabricants les plus importants, les personnalités liés aux modèles traités, aux innovations techniques, aux styles des périodes, ou aux records réalisés avec ces montres.
Time is a great mystery. A changeable element, which expands or vanishes, but that appears concrete as it is marked by the passing of seconds, minutes, hours, days, and years. The path toward the capture of minutes and seconds coincided with the phases of scientific evolution that allowed man to manufacture watches that are increasingly reliable, but that are also in tune with changes in customs, social needs, and aesthetic canons.
This book covers the art of watch manufactory as well as 60 great models, covering both their technical evolution and style trends. In each chapter in-depth studies will guide the reader to the history of the most important manufacturers, the personalities linked to the models treated, technical innovations, styles of the period, or records achieved by the wristwatches: from the watch that helped Charles Lindbergh during the first transatlantic solo flight, to the one worn by Sir Edmund Hillary on the top of Mount Everest, the most iconic models will be discussed in detail.
Breitling, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Omega, Patek Philippe, Rolex, cinq noms, cinq mythes, qui font vibrer tous les passionnés de montres et de haute horlogerie.
Un coffret design, contemporain, consacré à l'art des grands horlogers suisses, leurs modèles résistant aux profondeurs sous-marines, aux effets de la gravité ou des fuseaux horaires, combinant de multiples complications, les chronomètres les plus précis, jusqu'aux montres-bijoux et la haute joaillerie.
Ces cinq élégantes monographies, richement illustrées, serties dans un écrin transparent nous plongent dans l'univers de ces marques mythiques, à la découverte de leur histoire, leurs secrets, et leurs créations les plus exceptionnelles, d'hier à aujourd'hui.
Why do we collect? For some, it is a pursuit of pure passion - those who appreciate the wristwatch as an artform: the intricacy of its mechanics, the finesse of its form. Yet for others, collecting is an investment, and a watch's value is of as much importance as its appearance. All collectors ought to have a guide to models and market value. Investing in Wristwatches: Rolex offers detailed insights into the world of authenticating and pricing high-value wristwatches, which will be of use to collectors from amateur to connoisseur.
This publication includes the vast majority of key Rolex models, along with their relevant auction results. The timepieces featured have been carefully selected by Senior Horological Expert, Osvaldo Patrizzi. These wristwatches excel for a diverse range of reasons, including technical excellence, auction records, design and anecdotal history. A description of each watch is accompanied by its picture, reference and sales values (rights included).
A comparative analysis of auction results, compiled through close collaboration with the Sotheby's auction house, shows, by brand and timepiece, the evolution of prices over time, leading from the Eighties up to the present day. A system to calculate the currency exchange rate at the time of auction sales will also be included in this vital work of reference.