Rare Watches

Explore the World's Most Exquisite Timepieces

Paul Miquel

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English

Conran Octopus Ltd
10 September 2019

Photographs: collections; Product design; Fashion & textiles: design; Fashion & society; Clocks, chronometers & watches (horology)

Forewords by Jean-Claude Biver (CEO of Tag Heuer) and Aurel Bacs (Christie's and Phillips auctioneers).

This breathtaking book explores more than 50 of the rarest watches in the world, including unique examples of which only a single model exists. From watches that have set new records in auction houses, to feats of modern technology and engineering, via iconic models worn by figures such as Elvis Presley and James Bond, this book appeals to professionals, collectors and amateurs alike.

The photography in this book is published in collaboration with high-end auction houses and watch manufacturers, displaying some of the rarest, most expensive and sought-after watches in the world in incredible detail.

By: Paul Miquel
Imprint: Conran Octopus Ltd
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 342mm, Width: 260mm, Spine: 34mm
Weight: 2.380kg
ISBN: 9781840917833
ISBN 10: 1840917830
Pages: 240
Publication Date: 10 September 2019
Audience: General/trade , Primary & secondary/elementary & high school , College/higher education , ELT Advanced , Children's (6-12)
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Paul Miquel is editor-in-chief of Sport&Style, the lifestyle magazine of French sports daily L'Equipe. He was previously the timepiece columnist at GQ, and has acted as a consultant for a number of Swiss watch manufacturers. Aurel Bacs was head of the watch department at Christie's before co-founding Bins & Russo, a company that provides expertise to watch collectors and manufacturers. He currently works as an auctioneer at Phillips auction house. Jean-Claude Biver is chairman of Hublot, and runs TAG Heuer as well as the LVMH Watches division. He has contributed to the success of many brands and has revolutionized the Swiss watch industry.