The Watch Book
Impeccably researched and lavishly illustrated, this extraordinary volume traces the evolution of the wristwatch across the twentieth century—revealing how a functional object became one of the most enduring symbols of style, status, and innovation.
Moving decade by decade, the book charts the early rise of the wristwatch and follows its transformation through modern history’s most dramatic moments. It explores how the upheaval of the 1929 Wall Street Crash unexpectedly sparked a golden age of watchmaking, and how the arrival of the electronic watch—once seen as the industry’s existential threat—ultimately triggered a powerful mechanical renaissance in the latter half of the century.
Each chapter opens with a beautifully contextualized overview of the era’s defining design language, then dives into the development of key watch genres, from elegant dress pieces to utilitarian tool watches. Throughout, hundreds of color photographs—including striking full-page close-ups—reveal the intricate details of form, texture, craftsmanship, and engineering that make great watches so endlessly compelling.
Written with authority and irresistible clarity, Alexander Barter’s text brings deep expertise to every page, spotlighting the major achievements in both technology and design. Vintage advertisements and archival promotional material complete the story, making this book as visually rich as it is historically gripping—a definitive tribute to a century of time, told through the objects that measured it.
Dimensions: 12" L x 9.5" W
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