About the book
A detailed twentieth-century vintage watch guide by a watch collector for watch collectors.
The early 2000s were an important period, spanning a time when mechanical watches had quite rightly retaken their place in the world market. We all may have a digital device in our pocket that is more accurate than a mechanical watch, but a timepiece has soul, personality, and history.
The collection in this book is a step into the world of vintage watch collecting. Highlights include:
- Over 100 vintage watches, their restoration, and their histories
- Accessible reference material
- Showcases some of the most interesting, luxurious, and functional 20th-century (1930–1980) mechanical timepieces ever to be produced, including Heuer's Autavia, Rolex's Submariner, Gallet's MultiChron, Zenith's De Luca, and the Universal Space Compax.
This book and the watches within will intrigue both the casual and avid enthusiast.
Editions of Chasing Time
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780764354953
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A detailed twentieth-century vintage watch guide by a watch collector for watch collectors.
The early 2000s were an important period, spanning a time when mechanical watches had quite rightly retaken their place in the world market. We all may have a digital device in our pocket that is more accurate than a mechanical watch, but a timepiece has soul, personality, and history.
The collection in this book is a step into the world of vintage watch collecting. Highlights include:
- Over 100 vintage watches, their restoration, and their histories
- Accessible reference material
- Showcases some of the most interesting, luxurious, and functional 20th-century (1930–1980) mechanical timepieces ever to be produced, including Heuer's Autavia, Rolex's Submariner, Gallet's MultiChron, Zenith's De Luca, and the Universal Space Compax.
This book and the watches within will intrigue both the casual and avid enthusiast.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chasing Time about?
A detailed twentieth-century vintage watch guide by a watch collector for watch collectors.
The early 2000s were an important period, spanning a time when mechanical watches had quite rightly retaken their place in the world market. We all may have a digital device in our pocket that is more accurate than a mechanical watch, but a timepiece has soul, personality, and history.
The collection in this book is a step into the world of vintage watch collecting. Highlights include:
- Over 100 vintage watches, their restoration, and their histories
- Accessible reference material
- Showcases some of the most interesting, luxurious, and functional 20th-century (1930–1980) mechanical timepieces ever to be produced, including Heuer's Autavia, Rolex's Submariner, Gallet's MultiChron, Zenith's De Luca, and the Universal Space Compax.
This book and the watches within will intrigue both the casual and avid enthusiast.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Chasing Time?
Lifestyle, Hobbies and Leisure > Antiques, vintage and collectables > Antique clocks, musical boxes and automata
Where can I read a sample of Chasing Time?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780764354953
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Chasing Time?
Schiffer
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Chasing Time is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780764354953)
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