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Simon_Leung 3T WIS 
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Gene Stone The Watch is a fascinating look at the history behind each watch company. This companion includes a Buying,Collecting and Maintaining Guide also includes a Glossary of terms used in watchmaking and in horology. Cheers, Simon Attachment: Gene Stone The Watch Book.jpg.jpg (Downloaded 97 times) |
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DM71 3T WIS 
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Sounds interesting Simon, thanks for sharing hand6.gif |
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omegaman41 3T WIS 
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Thanks Simon for the heads up. |
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Janner 3T WIS 
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That looks very interesting, does it come with lots of pictures? I love pictures of rare and expensive watches, as close as I am going to get to owning most of them. Thanks Simoncool10.gif |
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Simon_Leung 3T WIS
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In regards to your question,Janner. Each brand is given the history and origin of the company and are listed alphabetically. The chapter on Omega is meticulously described by year,the material that the watch is made from and tells whether it is automatic,manual wind or quartz. The photos are stunning as every watch has a close up of the dial and movement. This is a very comprehensive book that is unique. No other book, that I have includes a Buying,Collecting and Maintenance Guide. As I've wrote earlier,Gene Stone went out of his way to also include a Glossary on Horology from A-to-Z. He even recruited high profile individuals such as Mort Janklow,Walt Odets,Thomas Mao, Jeffrey Kingston,Michael Friedberg, Steve Gurevitz,Felipe Jordao, Paul Boutros, Michael Sandler and George Cramer for their personal stories of getting involved with watch collecting. There are also Lists of Watches divided into Category: 12 Great Dress Watches 10 Models Whose Names You Should Know 9 Watch Brands That Are Less Expensive than They Look 12 New Brands to Look Out For 5 Watches That Are More Expensive Than They Look 11 Modern Watches That Look Expensive 12 Great Vintage Watches 8 Manual-Wind Chronographs 14 Watches That Are Fun To Watch 9 Watches To Make You Feel You're In a Cockpit 7 Great Manual Movements 8 Great Automatic Movements A list of Designer Watches: Each with there story behind the watch brand. Issey Miyake Chanel Ikepod Mondaine Max Bill by Junghans Alessi Watches Pierre Junod Philippe Starck and Frank Gehry by Fossil About Gene Stone is journalist,a screenwriter, book,newspaper and magazine editor who has spent the past five years (2001-2006) researching the watch industry and business. The author of more than thirty books and watch collector. It is published by Abrams and it retails for $40 USD. Cheers, Simon |
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nicolasbdive 3T WIS 
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Great book, I have that one as well Simon. I also like Wristwatch Annual, which is updated and published annually! hand6.gif |
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ral 3T WIS
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Simon, thanks for the heads up and good review. Ordered one from Amazon, at a good discounted price w/free shipping. |
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Paxman 3T WIS 
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Looks like an interesting read and if it has pictures... well then its clearly a winner!smile8.gif |
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Simon_Leung 3T WIS
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The photos from IWC,Jaeger-LeCoultre and Patek Philippe are the ones that I enjoyed. Cheers, Simon |
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Janner 3T WIS
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Thanks Simon, I too have just ordered a copy from Amazon.smile8.gif |
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Simon_Leung 3T WIS
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You're welcome Janner. I hope that you'll get as much enjoyment as I have from this book. Cheers, Simon |
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Janner 3T WIS
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My copy arrived yesterday, I have just spent a lazy Sunday afternoon sat in the sun reading it, a very interesting and informative book. Thanks again for the tip Simon.hand6.gif One conclusion I have come to, I need a much larger watch budget.  |
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ncvol17 3T WIS 
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Sounds like a winner of a reference guide and a great picture bok. I now need to add one to my coffee table... THANKS for the heads up.. |
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Simon_Leung 3T WIS
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You're welcome ncvol17. Cheers, Simon |
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bigrustypig 3T WIS 
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Thanks for the tip, Simon. I need to get a book like that and hope that these old eyes can finish 5 pages in one sitting  |
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Simon_Leung 3T WIS
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You're welcome Jeff. Cheers, Simon |
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ral 3T WIS
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Got it yesterday. Really good book! Outstanding quality as well. What is found interesting, though, is the fact that NONE of the brands I have in my collection is listed in the book (and none of the ones I should get in the next few weeks are either...). However, the two watches my wife has (Tag and Swatch) are. Last edited on Thu Oct 8th, 2009 07:43 pm by ral |
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