Name: The Style of Time: Evolution of Wristwatch Design, 1900 to the Present
Price: 971.00 ZAR
Availability: InStock
Author: Cappelletti, Mara
ISBN: 9781788841955

portada The Style of Time: Evolution of Wristwatch Design, 1900 to the Present

The Style of Time: Evolution of Wristwatch Design, 1900 to the Present

Type

Physical Book

Author

Mara Cappelletti

Publisher

Acc Art Books

Year

2022

Language

English

Pages

272

Format

Hardcover

Dimensions

31.5 x 27.6 x 2.8 cm

Weight

2.43 kg.

ISBN13

9781788841955

Synopsis "The Style of Time: Evolution of Wristwatch Design, 1900 to the Present "

- The book covers the details and technical wonders of 60 wristwatch models that went down in history for their innovation in shapes, materials, and production methods- A style icon is linked to each decade the book covers, with the decade's preferred and most famous model decade after decade, the reader will become immersed in the world of watches from the early years of the 20th century, to the various technical innovations that revolutionized the creation of watches, up to the most modern -- yet already iconic -- modelsTime is a great mystery. A changeable element, which expands or vanishes, but that appears concrete as it is marked by the passing of seconds, minutes, hours, days, and years. The path toward the capture of minutes and seconds coincided with the phases of scientific evolution that allowed man to manufacture watches that are increasingly reliable, but that are also in tune with changes in customs, social needs, and aesthetic canons. This book covers the art of watch manufactory as well as 60 great models, covering both their technical evolution and style trends. In each chapter in-depth studies will guide the reader to the history of the most important manufacturers, the personalities linked to the models treated, technical innovations, styles of the period, or records achieved by the wristwatches: from the watch that helped Charles Lindbergh during the first transatlantic solo flight, to the one worn by Sir Edmund Hillary on the top of Mount Everest, the most iconic models will be discussed in detail.

Customers reviews

Have you read this book? Login to add your review.

More customer reviews

0% (0)
0% (0)
0% (0)
0% (0)
0% (0)

Questions and Answers about the Book

Do you have a question about the book? Login to be able to add your own question.

Opinions about Bookdelivery

More customer reviews

The Style of Time: Evolution of Wristwatch Design, 1900 to the Present - Cappelletti, Mara

Synopsis "The Style of Time: Evolution of Wristwatch Design, 1900 to the Present "

Customers reviews

Frequently Asked Questions about the Book

Is the book original?

In what language is the book written?

What is the format of this book?

Questions and Answers about the Book

Opinions about Bookdelivery