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Breitling Highlights


Breitling is especially known for its characteristically masculine wristwatches. This distinctive design is the main reason for its great popularity since the 1930s. The book presents the most beautiful and most important models of the Breitling history. The fascinating text provides a history of the brand and historical examples. The models explored include the Navitimer, Avenger, Chronographs, Superocean, Breitling for Bentley, and Cockpit.


Also included are brief histories of each wristwatch presented. Excellent photography in over 120 images and all relevant technical details are included. Technical data provided includes the reference number, movement, functions, case, and the price of the watch at the time of sale. This is a reliable guide anyone passionate for quality wristwatches will treasure.


Omega Highlights


This beautiful and exciting book presents the most stunning and important Omega watches. A range of over 100 marvellous photo- graphs, informative text, and technical details document more than 60 years of fascinating wristwatch design of one of the world’s best- known and most popular Swiss wristwatch manufacturers. Among the memorable wristwatches included here are the Speedmaster model that went to the moon and the James Bond edition that served on Her Majesty’s Secret Service.


The rest of the models covered include, first, the historical models, and the Legend Collection, Seamaster, Chronographs, Olympic Collection, and Elegant Watches. Technical information provided for each watch includes the reference number, movement, functions, case, remarks, and the estimated value in the year the model was produced. This book will be a joy for all who appreciate fine craftsmanship.


Patek Philippe Highlights


On May 1st, 1839 two Polish immigrants, Antoine Norbert de Patek (Salesman) and Francois Czapek (Watchmaker) joined forces to found ‘Patek, Czapek & Cie’. Today Patek Philippe S.A remains a family owned firm, with 3rd and 4th generation at its head: Mr. Philippe Stern, President and Mr. Thierry Stern, his son, Vice-Presi- dent. The Swiss manufacturer stands for innovation and perfection and today has more than 70 patents at its disposal including the famous annual calendar.


This book includes a compilation of the best Patek Philippe watch models that were developed and sold over the last few years. It contains primarily men’s watches, for example the famous Calibre 89 which was created in celebration of the 150th anniversary in 1989. It took nine years to design the watch which is classified as the most complicated in the world. Among these are also several women’s watches and pocket watches. All in all this new, beauti- fully illustrated ‘Highlights title provides all-important facts on the clockwork, the functions, the cases and retail prices.


• 96 pages • Hard cover • 22 x 23.5cm


• 125 colour illustrations • 96 pages • Hardback • 21 x 24cm


£18.95 Ref: C41747


• 109 colour illustrations • 96 pages • Hardback • 21 x 24cm


£18.85 Ref: C41748


£11.45 Ref: C40938


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