Description

Ultimate Collector Watches Book  2025

Deluxe edition box set in English

Format : Hardcover

Authors : Charlotte Fiell / Peter Fiell

Publisher : Taschen

Number of pages : 960

Spectacular imagery featuring exclusive archival material

Numerous high-quality illustrations

Publication date : January 18, 2025

Dimensions : 36 x 28.1 x 11.5 cm

Weight : 9.26 kg

An exclusive boxed set containing two definitive volumes for watchmaking enthusiasts.

Book Details – Ultimate Collector Watches Book Deluxe Edition, 2025

Celebrate the art of fine watchmaking with *Ultimate Collector Watches*, a lavish two-volume set published by Taschen and authored by design experts Charlotte and Peter Fiell. Spanning 960 XL-format pages, this work brings together 100 "grail watches"—some of the rarest and most coveted collector's timepieces in the world. The selection ranges from early Longines aviator watches and iconic chronographs by Patek Philippe, Rolex, and Audemars Piguet to the most cutting-edge contemporary pieces. Each timepiece is showcased through spectacular photography by leading watch photographers, accompanied by exclusive archival material (sketches, technical drawings, and vintage advertisements).

A true reference work for enthusiasts, the book offers a historical deep dive into the world of luxury watches, tracing the journey from the origins of the pocket watch to the resurgence of artisanal and bespoke timepieces. It features masterpieces by independent masters such as George Daniels, Roger W. Smith, Philippe Dufour, François-Paul Journe, Kari Voutilainen, and Rexhep Rexhepi, alongside in-depth interviews with key figures in the field (Patrick Getreide – OAK Collection, Alexandre Ghotbi – Phillips, Ben Clymer – Hodinkee, Auro Montanari, Silas Walton, etc.). More than just a coffee-table book, *Ultimate Collector Watches* stands as a collector’s item in its own right—essential for any enthusiast of exceptional watches, design, and fine publishing.