Quartz Watches: From early quartz to the Apple watch, 90 ingenious electric watches explored

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Clément Mazarian Henry Leutwyler

Quartz Watches

From early quartz to the Apple watch, 90 ingenious electric watches explored

Clément Mazarian, Henry Leutwyler

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Mitchell Beazley
26 August 2025

Antique clocks, watches, musical boxes & automata; Antiques & collectables: jewellery; Antiques & collectables: carpets, rugs & textiles

Beginning with the very first electric watches and bringing us all the way up to the the Apple watch, via Swiss quartz, Japanese innovations and much more, Quartz Watches will transport you through time, uncovering the histories behind the most coveted electric watch models.
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'On Christmas Day 1982, I received a magnificent stainless steel Seiko A 638 5000 in brushed steel, which I have never tired of admiring. As is often the case, the combination of technology and design had given birth to a classic. For me, on the cusp on adolescence, it was a revelation.' Clement Mazarian

From the author and photographer of the highly successful Exceptional Watches, comes a new book bringing the story of watches bang up to date. Collector Clement Mazarian of Collection Personelle tells the stories of 90 era-defining electric, electronic and quartz watches from the 1920s up to the present day, each one meticulously catalogued and accompanied by a stunning image from celebrated photographer Henry Leutwyler. Illustrated technical pages clearly explain the mechanics of these timepieces, while profiles of the watches give readers insight into their cultural histories. Quartz Watches is a treasure trove for collectors and enthusiasts alike.

Featured models include:

- Bulova Accutron

- Hamilton 500

- Omega Electroquartz

- Seiko Quartz Diver's

- Casio G-Shock

- Swatch Moonswatch

- Louis Vuitton Monterey I

By: Clément Mazarian
Photographs by: Henry Leutwyler
Imprint: Mitchell Beazley
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 292mm, Width: 204mm, Spine: 40mm
Weight: 1.620kg
ISBN: 9781840919677
ISBN 10: 1840919671
Pages: 240
Publication Date: 26 August 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Clement Mazarian has been a collector of antique watches since he was a teenager. After several years of immersing himself in horology and travelling the world in search of the finest timepieces, Clement moved from working exclusively for dealers to creating his own concept: COLLECTION PERSONELLE. A renowned expert in collectors' watches, Clement researches and sells watches to private clients internationally. @collection.personnelle Henry Leutwyler is a self-taught Swiss photographer based in New York. He decided not to follow in the footsteps of his printer grandfather and father, but instead to devote himself to travel and photography. Henry has photographed many celebrities and notable figures: Michelle Obama, Julia Roberts, Iggy Pop, Rihanna and Martin Scorsese to name but a few. @henryleutwyler