Ultimate Collector Watches – English Edition

Ultimate Collector Watches is an extraordinary two-volume publication featuring 100 of the most iconic, coveted and historically significant watches ever made. Spanning 960 pages, this monumental set offers a deep exploration of watchmaking excellence through exceptional imagery and expert insight.

The set offers a rare overview of technical innovation, artistic vision and mechanical ingenuity. It also retraces the evolution of fine watchmaking, from pocket watches to today’s renewed enthusiasm for independent craftsmanship.

Each watch is presented with:
• stunning high-resolution photography,
• rare archival documents (technical drawings, vintage ads, period images),
• expert commentary,
• exclusive interviews with key figures including Patrick Getreide, Auro Montanari, Silas Walton, Ben Clymer, Alexandre Ghotbi and Roger W. Smith.

About the authors

Charlotte and Peter Fiell are internationally recognised design experts, authors of more than 70 books, lecturers and consultants. They have written numerous titles for TASCHEN, including the “Ultimate Collector” series.

Specifications:

• Hardback slipcase – 2 volumes
• 28.1 × 36 cm
• 960 pages – 10.75 kg
• ISBN: 978-3-8365-9005-1
• Language: English