A large-format design book that traces the evolution of the wristwatch and its role in shaping design, technology and culture during the twentieth and twenty-first centuries.

Published by Gestalten and edited by Blake Z. Rong and Sean Paul Lorentzen, it presents a curated selection of 100 iconic watches from 1900 to today, each one chosen for its impact on craftsmanship, design or social change.

The book is printed in full colour, stitch bound and comes in a hardcover format. It spans 320 pages and measures 24 × 30 cm, ensuring a generous layout for imagery and commentary.

The narrative is structured chronologically, examining how wristwatches moved beyond time-keeping to become tools of style, status and engineering, while reflecting broader cultural movements and technological shifts.

Produced on FSC-certified paper, it combines premium materials with visual clarity and editorial depth.

Rich, immersive and methodically researched, it offers both watch-enthusiasts and design-lovers a deeper look into how one object category captured innovation, identity and the passage of time.

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