Time Machines: How Watches Shaped the Modern World - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 3967041867 ISBN 13: 9783967041866

Verlag: Die Gestalten Verlag, 2025

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A journey through legendary timepieces that have shaped history, defined style, and captured the spirit of innovation. Wristwatches are more than instruments of time―they are expressions of craftsmanship, style, and identity. From the groundbreaking innovations of the early 20th century to the legendary designs that define contemporary watchmaking, these timepieces tell the story of human creativity and precision engineering. Time Machines takes you on an extraordinary journey through 100 iconic watches from 1900 to the present day. With rich storytelling and captivating visuals, this book reveals how watches have not only kept us on schedule but also reflected the cultural shifts, technological advancements, and personal milestones of each era. An essential companion for watch enthusiasts and design lovers alike, Time Machines is a tribute to the artistry, heritage, and enduring legacy of the world’s most influential timepieces.

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Blake Z. Rong and Sean Paul Lorentzen are seasoned writers with a deep passion for storytelling, design, and culture. Based in New York, Blake brings a unique blend of automotive and horological expertise, while Sean, reporting from Los Angeles, offers extensive knowledge of watchmaking, adding technical insight.

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Wristwatches have transcended their original function as mere timekeepers, evolving into symbols of craftsmanship, design, and cultural significance. From the early 20th-century innovations that gave rise to the first wristwatches to the iconic models that have shaped modern watchmaking, these timepieces have become timeless artifacts of human ingenuity. Time Machines delves into this rich history, presenting a curated selection of 100 iconic watches from 1900 to today. Each watch tells a unique story, cap

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• Verlag: Die Gestalten Verlag
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2025
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 3967041867
• ISBN 13: 9783967041866
• Einband: Gebundene Ausgabe
• Auflage: 1
• Anzahl der Seiten: 320
• Herausgeber: Gestalten, Rong Blake Z., Lorentzen Sean Paul, Klanten Robert, Giraldeau François-Luc
• Kontakt zum Hersteller: Die Gestalten Verlag GmbH & Co.KG; sales@gestalten.com; hello@gestalten.com; ; Mariannenstr. 9/10; Berlin; 10999; Deutschland