{"product_id":"the-watch-book-compendium-revised-edition-hardcover","title":"The Watch Book: Compendium - Revised Edition - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eGisbert L. Brunner\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCompendium - Revised Edition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor all chrono fans, collectors and watch enthusiasts there is now the brilliant and completely revised new edition \u003cb\u003e\"The Watch Book Compendium\"\u003c\/b\u003e. The comprehensive coffee-table book replaces the earlier \u003cb\u003e\"The Watch Book Compendium\"\u003c\/b\u003e and combines \"The Watch Book I\" and \"The Watch Book II\". As usual, the successful author \u003cb\u003eGisbert L. Brunner\u003c\/b\u003e shines with his extensive expertise and brings his readers closer to the history of the wristwatch with more than 1,000 high-resolution photographs. With over 40 pieces, hardly any other illustrated book gathers more premium watch brands under one roof.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe predecessors of \u003cb\u003e\"The Watch Book Compendium - Revised Editon\"\u003c\/b\u003e have long been considered standard works among experts. Because no other photo book depicts more of the noble timepieces. The author shows the luxury timepieces not only in a frontal and side view, as many catalogs have to offer. The reader often gets a direct look at the sophisticated mechanics of these small masterpieces of extraordinary craftsmanship. There is no more beautiful and artistic way to present accomplished technology. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eGisbert L. Brunner\u003c\/b\u003e invites his interested reader on a journey through time in the world of the watch. Beginning with the earliest beginnings of the art of watchmaking, we accompany him piece by piece into the modern age. Because even today, premium watches are a sign of style, taste and status symbol. The presentation of the precious materials, the beautiful designs and the insight into the sophisticated technology, enchants real watch fans and makes\u003cb\u003e \"The Watch Book Compendium - Revised Edition\"\u003c\/b\u003e a perfect gift.\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGisbert L. Brunner, born in 1947, has been involved with precision timepieces of all kinds since the 1960s, primarily wristwatches. During the quartz watch crisis in the 1970s, his love for the seemingly dying mechanical timepieces increased even more. His passion for collecting led to his first articles in the early 1980s. In the meantime, Brunner has published more than 15 books on the subject. He is in demand worldwide as a lecturer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 536\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.5 x 12.6 x 9.8 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 11, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47572286931192,"sku":"9783961715022","price":110.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/5629\/7208\/files\/D6aWMvXr89783961715022.webp?v=1782899316","url":"https:\/\/barneysbooksellers.com\/products\/the-watch-book-compendium-revised-edition-hardcover","provider":"Barney's Book Sellers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}