Behind a watch there are often hidden stories. Stories of those who made it and those who wore
it. From the watchmaker to the diver from the astronaut to the collector from father to son -
from buyer to thief even - a watch does not age. As it is handed on and as it travels from
the Joux valley in Switzerland to the saleroom from the depths of the ocean to the moon and
from the pages of a catalogue to those of this book a watch only gains in substance.' Clément
Mazarian From mechanical watches to chronographs quartz watches to divers' Exceptional
Watches will transport you through time uncovering the histories behind the most coveted watch
models. Collector Clément Mazarian of Collection Personelle tells the stories of 90
era-defining watches from the early 1900s up to the present day each one meticulously
catalogued and accompanied by a stunning image from celebrated photographer Henry Leutwyler.
Illustrated technical pages clearly explain the mechanics of these timepieces while profiles
of the watches give readers insight into their cultural histories. Exceptional Watches is a
treasure trove for collectors and enthusiasts alike. Featured models include: - Rolex
Submariner - Swatch Moonswatch - Jaeger-Lecoultre Reverso - Cartier Santos-Dumont - TAG Heuer
Monaco - Philippe Patek Calatrava - Omega Flightmaster
