The greatest watches by the most-legendary watch manufacturers, as curated by watch expert Herbert James. 

In this richly illustrated work, watch expert Herbert James recounts the exciting histories and notable moments of the 23 most famous watch brands in the world and the histories of their most legendary models, with more than 290 wristwatches included.

In this updated edition, the list of luxury watchmakers, with names such as A. Lange & Söhne or Blancpain, Breitling, Cartier, and Glashütte Original through to Rolex and Zenith, has been expanded to include the IWC, Longines, and Tudor brands. The 272 pages of this handbook offer fascinating insights into international watch culture.[AuthorName]By Herbert James[/AuthorName][AuthorBio]Herbert James is a well-known watch expert who has written numerous articles and publications on wristwatches.[/AuthorBio][NumIllustration]513 color images[/NumIllustration][CoAuthor][/CoAuthor][SubTitle]The Most-Successful Watches by Legendary Manufacturers[/SubTitle][ColorPattern]513 color images[/ColorPattern]