Chasing Time: Vintage Wristwatches for the Discerning Collector

by Alistair Gibbons

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, with a range of photographs, intricate research, and accessible reference material that will intrigue both the casual and avid enthusiast. The collection 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.

240 pages, Hardcover

Published April 28, 2018

Reviews

[Jose · Rating 3 out of 5]

Great little book sadly short on reading but has an overall brief to each curated item shown. Didn't care for the USSR watch and some of the boring choices. The annoying thing of leaving fingerprints or smudges on pages. Some of the vintage pieces are great, some odd choices too. Quick reference guide really.