From the watch that helped US soldiers win World War II to the first watch on the moon the
world's most expensive watch to the timepiece that almost destroyed the Swiss watchmaking
industry each entry offers an intimate portrait of why each watch deserves its place in
history. The remarkable stories cover the globe and beyond featuring Hollywood royalty actual
royalty daring adventurers war heroes legendary designers and engineers and much more. It's
a beautifully illustrated window into the watch industry and one that readers are sure to love
spending time with.