Quartz Watches

<B>Travel through time with this beautifully photographed history of 90 iconic electric watches from expert watch collector and dealer Clément Mazarian and celebrated photographer Henry Leutwyler. Presented in a foil-blocked slipcase, it's the perfect gift for watch collectors and fashion enthusiasts alike.</B><BR/><BR/> Beginning with the very first electric watches and bringing us all the way up to the Apple watch, via Swiss quartz, Japanese innovations and much more, <I>Quartz Watches </I>will transport you through time, uncovering the histories behind the most coveted electric watch models.<BR/><BR/><I>On Christmas Day 1982, I received a magnificent stainless steel Seiko A 638 5000 in brushed steel, which I have never tired of admiring. As is often the case, the combination of technology and design had given birth to a classic, for me, on the cusp on adolescence, it was a revelation.</I><BR/><BR/> From the author and photographer of the highly successful <I>Exceptional Watches</I>, comes a new book bringing the story of watches bang up to date. Collector Clément Mazarian of Collection Personelle tells the stories of 90 era-defining electric, electronic and quartz watches from the 1920s up to the present day, each one meticulously catalogued and accompanied by a stunning image from celebrated photographer Henry Leutwyler. Illustrated technical pages clearly explain the mechanics of these timepieces, while profiles of the watches give readers insight into their cultural histories. <I>Quartz Watches</I> is a treasure trove for collectors and enthusiasts alike.<BR/><BR/> Featured models include:<BR/> - Bulova Accutron<BR/> - Hamilton 500<BR/> - Omega Electroquartz<BR/> - Seiko Quartz Diver's<BR/> - Casio G-Shock<BR/> - Swatch Moonswatch<BR/> - Louis Vuitton Monterey