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Exceptional Watches

Exceptional Watches

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A 232-page tome… that not only provides a spot-on review of collectible watches at all levels, but also remind us of the excitement we all share in common - Watchonista

Why It Made The List

Built on the idea that watches carry stories as much as time, this book looks at some of the most important models ever made. It moves from early mechanical pieces through chronographs, quartz breakthroughs and tough divers, showing how watches pass from maker to wearer and on again, gaining meaning along the way. Collector Clément Mazarian selects 90 era-defining examples from the early 1900s to today, including the Rolex Daytona, Omega Flightmaster and Casio G-Shock, each paired with visually striking photography by Henry Leutwyler. Clear technical pages explain how they work, with short profiles placing each watch in context. Substantial and beautifully produced, it’s a rewarding book for anyone interested in watches.

 

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SPECIFICATIONS

Title: Exceptional Watches: From the Rolex Daytona to the Casio G-Shock
Author: Clément Mazarian
Photographer: Henry Leutwyler
Binding: Hardback
Page Count: 232
Dimensions: 29.4 × 20.6 × 4.0 cm
Weight: 1.60 kg
Publisher: Octopus Publishing Group
Publication Date: 12 September 2024
Language: English
ISBN: 9781784729448
Watch Count: 90 rare and collectible watches
Subject Focus: A photographed survey of landmark watches, with context on history, culture and mechanics

MORE DETAIL

A large hardback book by Clément Mazarian with photography by Henry Leutwyler that explores 90 iconic and collectible timepieces from the early 1900s to the present day.

It’s written by collector Clément Mazarian of Collection Personelle, with photographs by Henry Leutwyler that show each watch clearly and with visual depth.

The book tells the stories behind 90 era-defining watches, from mechanical classics to chronographs, quartz designs and diving instruments, placing each model in its historical and cultural context.

Illustrated technical pages explain the mechanics of key timepieces, while individual profiles give insight into their design, heritage and impact on watch culture.

Featured models include the Rolex Daytona, Swatch Moonswatch, Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso, Cartier Santos-Dumont, TAG Heuer Monaco, Patek Philippe Calatrava and Omega Flightmaster, showing a broad range of styles, functions and eras.

The book runs to 232 pages with abundant photography throughout.

Its large format measures approximately 294 mm by 206 mm by 40 mm, giving the images room to show detail at a scale that suits close study.

Presented as a hardback volume with substantial production values, it’s designed for anyone interested in watches, engineering, design and the stories that make particular models exceptional.

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