A number of new watch books have just arrived in stores just in time for the holiday season. So, whether you are looking for gift ideas for the watch lovers in your life or wishing to enrich your own knowledge of watches, there is something for everyone.
Le guide des montres vintage by Judikael Hirel (Available in French)
Navigating the vintage watch world is no easy task for a newcomer to watches. Between the different periods, styles, movements, and prices, it can sometimes feel overwhelming. In this new vintage watch guide, Judikeal Hirel (watch expert for Le Figaro) takes readers on a journey through the history of the brands, presenting not only the big names but interesting, lesser-known references too. This 216-page guide, illustrated by The Watchoniste, will delight those just getting started on their watch journey as well as seasoned collectors wishing to enhance their watch knowledge and grow their collections. La guide des montres vintage can be purchased at Payot or ex libris.
Millennium Watch Book Travel Timepieces by GMT Publishing (Available in English and French)
This is the fifth book in the Millennium Watch Book Series, with each edition following a specific watch theme. The 2024 edition is dedicated to travel timepieces with GMT models, worldtimers, and more. This elegant coffee table book is written by watch-specialized journalists from around the world (you will find many of the same names on WorldTempus.com) and is richly illustrated with the finest watch photography. In addition to providing all the information you need to know about the different travel time wristwatches, this book also provides a list of the top 50 travel watches produced since the year 2000. Discover the Millennium Watch Book Series.
100 Iconic Watches by Gisbert L. Brunner (Available in English and German)
In this beautifully illustrated coffee table book by renowned watch expert Gisbert L. Brunner, readers will discover the world’s most iconic timepieces, their excellent craftsmanship, ultimate precision, outstanding design and anecdotes relating to the celebrities that have worn them. It reads like a Who’s Who of the top luxury brands with models from the likes of Audemars Piguet, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Omega, and Patek Philippe to name a few. This splendid book will delight anyone with an interest in watchmaking history and design, from newcomers to the most seasoned watch aficionados. Available on Amazon.
Breitling: 140 Years in 140 Stories (Available in English)
For watch enthusiasts who have a passion for a particular brand, there are numerous brand-centric books written by horological experts and/or the brands themselves. This latest book by Breitling was produced to celebrate Breitling’s 140th anniversary. It features 140 stories that trace the brand’s foundation by Leon Breitling in Saint-Imier to the present day in Bienne, telling tales of milestone firsts to lesser-known breakthroughs. Readers will discover rare documents, vintage watches, as well as previously unseen photographs – a must for any Breitling aficionado! To order your copy: Breitling Books.
