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Author | : Arthur Conan Doyle |
Publisher | : Independently Published |
Total Pages | : 24 |
Release | : 2017-05-24 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : 9781521368374 |
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Like "The Lost Special", "The Man with the Watches" appeared in the "Strand" (in 1898), and later in "Round the Fire Stories" and "Tales of Terror and Mystery". It follows the same pattern; the mystery this time surrounds the appearance of a dead man in a railway carriage, with six pocket watches in his jacket. An explanation is offered by an amateur detective but the narrator notes it is flawed, as it doesn't take into account all the facts. A man involved in the accidental murder of the victim writes a letter to the detective, saying that it was a "mighty clever solution" but entirely incorrect and continues to share the true events of that day. It shares the same backing for categorising as a Sherlock Holmes story as "The Lost Special", and appears in French anthologies. The story was adapted for BBC Radio 4 in 2009 as "The Thirteen Watches", in an episode from "The Further Adventures of Sherlock Holmes". The number of watches was changed because the new title came from a reference (in the Holmes story "The Noble Bachelor") to Holmes' involvement with the watches incident.
Author | : Matt Hranek |
Publisher | : Artisan |
Total Pages | : 217 |
Release | : 2017-10-31 |
Genre | : Design |
ISBN | : 1579658199 |
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“I’ve paged through stacks of books on the history of watches. . . . But I hadn’t come across a book that actually moved me until I picked up A Man and His Watch. The volume is filled with heartfelt stories.” —T: The New York Times Style Magazine "There are a bunch of beautifully illustrated watch books out there, but A Man & His Watch by Matt Hranek is more than that. It speaks to the nature of watches as deeply personal items." —Gear Patrol, Coffee Table Books Our Staff Can’t Live Without Paul Newman wore his Rolex Daytona every single day for 35 years until his death in 2008. The iconic timepiece, probably the single most sought-after watch in the world, is now in the possession of his daughter Clea, who wears it every day in his memory. Franklin Roosevelt wore an elegant gold Tiffany watch, gifted to him by a friend on his birthday, to the famous Yalta Conference where he shook the hands of Joseph Stalin and Winston Churchill. JFK’s Omega worn to his presidential inauguration, Ralph Lauren’s watch purchased from Andy Warhol’s personal collection, Sir Edmund Hillary’s Rolex worn during the first-ever summit of Mt. Everest . . . these and many more compose the stories of the world’s most coveted watches captured in A Man and His Watch. Matthew Hranek, a watch collector and NYC men’s style fixture, has traveled the world conducting firsthand interviews and diving into exclusive collections to gather the never-before-told stories of 76 watches, completed with stunning original photography of every single piece. Through these intimate accounts and Hranek’s storytelling, the watches become more than just timepieces and status symbols; they represent historical moments, pioneering achievements, heirlooms, family mementos, gifts of affection, and lifelong friendships.
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Publisher | : Assouline Publishing |
Total Pages | : 6 |
Release | : 2019-12-01 |
Genre | : Travel |
ISBN | : 1614288658 |
Download Watches: A Guide by Hodinkee Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Over a short ten-year time-span, Hodinkee has positioned itself as the preeminent and most distinguished destination for modern and vintage wristwatch enthusiasts. Exiting a career in finance, Ben Clymer decided to fuse his horological and writing passions in order to start a blog discussing everything from new products to vintage wristwatch auctions. Titling his endeavor after the Czech word hodinky, which means ‘little watch,’ Clymer sought to create a platform that was casual and accessible to all levels of enthusiasts—within a few years The New York Times dubbed him the “High Priest of Horology.”
Author | : Darcy Lindbergh |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : |
Release | : 2020-09-26 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : 9780648848745 |
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A Sherlockian mystery/romance
Author | : Elizabeth Doerr |
Publisher | : teNeues |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2010 |
Genre | : Antiques & Collectibles |
ISBN | : 9783832793739 |
Download Twelve Faces of Time Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
'Twelve Faces of Time' looks in-depth at the work of 12 master craftsmen in the field of horology.
Author | : Ariel Adams |
Publisher | : Acc Art Books |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2014 |
Genre | : Luxuries |
ISBN | : 9781851497546 |
Download Worlds Most Expensive Watches Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
More than a fashion accessory or means to tell the time, the wristwatch has become a statement of identity; politician or celebrity, scientist or sportsman, what you choose to wear on your wrist speaks volumes about who you are. The World's Most Expensive Watches presents some of the most extravagant, intricate, collectible, decadent, or just plain interesting modern-day timepieces that sit at the top of the price spectrum. Starting at a threshold price of about $200,000, it is a trip through the last decade or so of watches whose values soar incredibly to prices of $5 million dollars or more. Additionally, there is a selection of notable watches that yielded extremely high prices at auction - many of which are historically relevant. A stunning collection that is both informative and entertaining; with detailed descriptions of individual watches and articles that usefully deconstruct the price tag with an explanation of the relevance of craftsmanship and complexity of design, as well as the importance of exclusivity, prestige and collectibility. Prepare to be impressed by a larger-than-life-look at some relatively small items that command not only huge prices but kudos and respect, in all areas of a global society fascinated with using accessorizing to create identity.
Author | : Nick Foulkes |
Publisher | : Editions Assouline |
Total Pages | : 144 |
Release | : 2014-10-06 |
Genre | : Art |
ISBN | : 9781614282105 |
Download The Impossible Collection of Watches Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
In this stunning new addition to the Assouline series, British historian Nicholas Foulkes has selected the 100 breakthrough timepieces of the twentieth century. Featuring illustrious names such as Audemars Piguet, Blancpain, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Patek Philippe, Rolex, and Tag Heuer, this collection includes the 1915 Omega Lawrence of Arabia aviator chronograph, the 1962 Breitling Navitimer Cosmonaut, and the 1985 Ulysse Nardin Astrolabium. Beautiful timepieces invite us to join a story, and these examples unfold the narrative of one of the most dynamic periods in human history.
Author | : Eric Bruton |
Publisher | : Chartwell Books |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2004-05 |
Genre | : Clocks and watches |
ISBN | : 9780785818557 |
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This book is a lucid and authoritative catalog of man's obsession with time and timepieces. Hundreds of full-color and black-and-white illustrations compliment intricate line drawings that illuminate the inner workings of these devices.
Author | : Vincent Daveau |
Publisher | : H.F.Ullmann Publishing |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2017-01-03 |
Genre | : Clocks and watches |
ISBN | : 9783848010479 |
Download 1000 Iconic Watches Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
This handbook is a must-have for collectors and anyone who has ever wished they could stop time.
Author | : Paul Miquel |
Publisher | : Conran |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2019-09-17 |
Genre | : Design |
ISBN | : 9781840917833 |
Download Rare Watches Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Rare Watches features more than fifty of the most unusual watches in the world, including incredible one-off models and collector's editions. From watches that have set new records in auction houses, to feats of modern technology and engineering, via iconic models worn by figures such as Elvis and James Bond, this book appeals to professionals, collectors and amateurs alike. The photography in this book was organized in collaboration with Christie's auction house, displaying some of the rarest, most expensive and desirable watches ever. Complete with slipcase, this is a beautifully packaged look at some of the world's most sought-after timepieces.