Ultimate Collector Watches

Across the volumes unfolds a narrative in which mechanical watches appear as carriers of memory, artisanal care and cultural continuity… terms such as craftsmanship, ritual, passion and duration structure the tone and perspective, lending collecting a cultural charge that extends beyond mere ownership. * HYPERMADE *Spotlight[s] 100 of the most incredible timepieces ever made and provide[s] a comprehensive historical overview of haute horlogerie, from the very first pocket watches to the latest and greatest one-offs. * Robb Report *Rather than being a visual-only work, the book intersperses vintage advertisements, archival sketches, and close-up shots of the watches in question - often treating readers to an inside look at their cross-sections - with the kind of detailed history of horological innovations that would pique the curiosity of even the most well-versed aficionado. * WWD *Not simply a reference work, but a book that seeks to erect an impressive monument to the connection between art and craftsmanship. * Chapter *A monumental archive of the craft at its pinnacle, a record of where watchmaking has been and where it’s heading next. * Esquire *Ultimate Collector Watches isn’t just a reference book. It’s an aspirational artifact - the kind of piece that invites conversation, reflection, and quiet admiration. It appeals to both seasoned horologists and newcomers who simply appreciate design done right. * Flawless Crowns *Across 960 pages, each “grail” wristwatch is presented as both a masterpiece of craftsmanship and a chapter in the history of design. * Black Bough *Ultimate Collector Watches is an important and welcome tome for all those looking to learn more about collecting vintage watches! I had a hard time putting it down once I cracked the pages. * Eric Wind, world leading expert on vintage watches and founder of Wind Vintage *A curated collection of the rarest, most significant, most breathtaking wristwatches ever made. * Aurel Bacs, Senior Consultant at Phillips in Association with Bacs & Russo (from Foreword) *

Charlotte and Peter Fiell are well-known design authors having written over 70 books on the history, theory, and criticism of design. The Fiells have lectured widely, guest taught courses, curated exhibitions, and consulted manufacturing companies, museums, salerooms, and major private collectors around the world. Together, they have written numerous TASCHEN books, including 1000 Chairs, Design of the 20th Century, Industrial Design A–Z, 1000 Lights, Scandinavian Design, and, most recently, the double-volume Ultimate Collector Cars, Ultimate Collector Motorcycles and Ultimate Collector Watches.