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Identifying wristwatches : the new compact study guide and identifier / by Selby, Isabella de Lisle.(CARDINAL)389345;
Subjects: Wrist watches.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Cult watches : the world's enduring classics / by Balfour, Michael,author.;
Includes bibliographical references (page 188) and index.Introduction -- Audemars Piguet -- Blancpain -- Breguet -- Breitling -- Bulova -- Cartier -- Chopard -- Corum -- Girard-Perregaux -- Jamilton -- Harwood -- Ingersoll -- IWC -- JAeger-LeCoultre -- Longines -- Mondaine -- Movado -- Omega -- Panerai -- Patek Philippe -- Patek Philippe -- Rolex -- Rolex -- Swatch -- TAGHeuer -- Tissot -- Ulysse Nardin -- Universal Geneve -- Vacheron Constantin 00 Vacheron Constantin -- The anatomy of a watch movement -- Glossary."Wristwatches are 'micromarvels' of engineering that attract the attention of collectors, investors and regular wearers alike. "Cult Watches" is a lavishly illustrated account of the world's most popular classic timepieces - the top 30 that have achieved cult status, from the Rolex Cosmograph Daytona and Cartier Tank to Ingersoll Mickey Mouse watches and the 'quartz revolution' Swatches. Watch-industry expert Michael Balfour introduces the great horological innovators and their legacies, and adds historical asides that enhance our understanding of both their contexts and their enduring attractions. Future contenders for the status of cult watch are not forgotten, with the result that this book features hundreds of watches in words and pictures. This is the first book to portray the wristwatches with the most dedicated following. Each model and its brand is profusely illustrated with a fascinating variety of both historical and contemporary images, for ready reference. This is a beautifully produced book that will appeal to watch enthusiasts, collectors and investors worldwide"--Amazon.com
Subjects: Wrist watches;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The watch / by Stone, Gene.(CARDINAL)410441;
Brief history of timepieces -- Fifty brands -- Buying, collecting, maintaining -- Horology from A to Z -- Miscellany.
Subjects: Wrist watches.; Wrist watches;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The watch / by Stone, Gene,1951-author.(CARDINAL)342269; Pulvirent, Stephen,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.A watch may be a practical device for the sole purpose of telling the time as accurately as possible, a complicated machine, a wearable design object, or a status symbol. This work introduces the fifty major brands and provides information on buying, collecting, maintaining and wearing watches.
Subjects: Wrist watches.; Wrist watches;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 2
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Miller's wrist-watches : how to compare & value / by Scatchard, Jonathan.(CARDINAL)689763;
Subjects: Clocks and watches; Clocks and watches;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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A man & his watch : iconic watches & stories from the men who wore them / by Hranek, Matt,author.(CARDINAL)837184;
"Celebrate the enduring relationship between a man and his watch. Paul Newman's Rolex Daytona, a gift from his wife, Joanne Woodward. Astronaut Waly Schirra's Omega Speedmaster, which became the first watch to travel the moon. The gold Submariner that Sylvester Stallone bought when he knew he'd made it. Nas's gold Patek Philippe, an expression of his singular style. The Rolex Oyster Perpetual that Sir Edmund Hillary wore when he summitted Everest. Whether it's a timepiece at the pinnacle of artistry and precision or a simple watch layered with sentimental value, there's always a story."--Back cover.
Subjects: Anecdotes.; Men's wrist watches;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Apple Watch / by Saltzman, Marc,author.(CARDINAL)649029; Apple Computer, Inc.(CARDINAL)176340;
Watch this: introducing Apple Watch -- Time out: setting up your Apple Watch -- Control freak: mastering Apple Watch's interface and apps -- It's about time: learning how to set watch faces, alarms, timers, and more -- Keep in touch: using Apple Watch for calls, messages, texts, walkie-talkie, emails, and more -- In the know: staying informed with Apple Watch -- Siri supersized: gaining the most from your personal assistant -- Fitness fun and happy health: Apple Watch is your workout buddy and digital doctor -- Mucho media: managing your music, movies, and more -- Pay for play: making mobile payments with Apple Watch -- App it up: customizing Apple Watch with awesome apps and more -- Extra! Extra! Having fun with Apple Watch -- Ten cool things to do with your Apple Watch."The new and improved Apple Watch does it all--tells time, tracks your fitness, monitors your health, keeps you connected, and so much more! Apple Watch for Dummies covers the latest series and version of Apple Watch, giving you the lowdown on the new WatchOS. You'll learn how to use all the exciting new features, watch faces, improvements to Siri, and how to customize your Apple Watch to suit your needs!" --
Subjects: Wearable computers.; Electronic watches, Digital.; Wrist watches.;
Available copies: 6 / Total copies: 6
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Classic wristwatches 2014-2015 : the price guide for vintage watch collectors / by Muser, Stefan.(CARDINAL)613222; Braun, Pete.; Horlbeck, Michael Philip.(CARDINAL)485386;
Subjects: Catalogs.; Wrist watches; Wrist watches;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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Vintage wristwatches / by Haines, Reyne.;
Subjects: Wrist watches; Wrist watches; Clock and watch makers.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Wristwatches by Brunner, Gisbert L.,1947-(CARDINAL)739254; Pfeiffer-Belli, Christian.(CARDINAL)383954;
Subjects: Catalogs.; Wrist watches;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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