The Impossible Collection of Watches, 2eme Edition (book)

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The Impossible Collection of Watches, 2nd edition (book) by Nicholas Foulkes. 2022. Brand new, 168-page book with 150 illustrations. Handcrafted in a luxurious rubber clamshell case with a metal plaque. Large dimensions: W 15.6 x L 18.5 x D 3.2 inches. Weight: 25 lb

For this update of the original 2014 edition, British historian and journalist Nicholas Foulkes has selected 100 revolutionary timepieces developed since the dawn of the 20th century, evaluating their strengths: rarity, high price, innovative features, historical significance, prestigious provenance, and elegant design. The watch—a microcosm of hundreds of tiny components interacting harmoniously with one another and encased in a precious metal case—has the power to stir emotions, stimulate the imagination, and inspire the same passion as great works of art. Beautiful watches invite us to be part of a story, and the tale these 100 pieces tell is that of one of the most exciting and dynamic periods in human history.

These miniature machines reflect the incredible technological advances and social changes of the 20th and 21st centuries, from the invention of the airplane to the aftermath of two world wars, the advent of space exploration, and the dawn of the digital age.

Featuring illustrious names such as Audemars Piguet, Cartier, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Richard Mille, Rolex, and Vacheron Constantin, these 100 timepieces include new releases such as the Patek Philippe Ref. 97975 from 1925, the oldest known perpetual calendar wristwatch; the Van Cleef & Arpels Midnight Planetarium from 2014; and the Jacob & Co. Opera Godfather musical watch from 2022.

This handcrafted volume of the Ultimate Collection features hand-drawn images and is presented in a luxurious clamshell case.

Feel free to check out the additional photos at the top left, thank you!

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