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By (author) Brunner, Gisbert L.

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An extraordinary survey of the most important luxury watches by bestselling author Gisbert L. Brunner, presenting the fascinating history of each watch, and offering a perfect overview. Text in English and German.

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An extraordinary volume of the most important luxury watches. From the watch that flew to the moon (Omega Speedmaster), to the smallest calibre with the dimensions of 14 x 4.8 x 3.4 millimetres (Jaeger-LeCoultre Calibre 101), that Elizabeth II wore as a bracelet watch on her coronation day, and the watch model that has been in continuous production for over 100 years (Cartier Tank). Watch expert Gisbert L. Brunner present 100 extraordinary watch models and explains their history and uniqueness.

Text in English and German.

Table of contents:
– 100 special watch models from well-known brands- Anecdotes, history, technical information, references- Like an entertaining collector”s catalog- Incl. celebrities & well-known personalities who wore/wear these watchesIncludes the following brands and models: Audemars Piguet (Royal Oak, first luxury watch made out B32of steel), Baume & Mercier (Riviera & Hampton), Cartier (Santos), Chopard, Frederique Constant, Grand Seiko, Heuer, IWC, Jaeger-LeCoultre (Reverso), Lange & Sons, Nomos, Oris, Patek Philippe (Nautilus, Aquanaut,…), Roger Dubuis (Excalibur), Rolex, Vacheron Constantin (Historiques), Zenith

Biographical note:

Gisbert 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.