{"product_id":"the-illustrated-directory-of-watches-a-collectors-guide-to-over-1100-wristwatches-from-classic-designs-to-luxury-fashionware-james-wilson-hardcover-1","title":"The Illustrated Directory of Watches: A Collector's Guide to Over 1100 Wristwatches, from Classic Designs to Luxury Fashionware -- James Wilson, Hardcover","description":"\u003ci\u003eThe Illustrated Directory of Watches\u003c\/i\u003e is a beautiful book that will provide watch enthusiasts with a fully illustrated and comprehensive book on all things watches. From historical timelines and facts, this beautifully photographed book will inform and excite both the novice and veteran watch aficionado. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Enclosed is perhaps the most ambitious and lavishly illustrated history of watches for the collector and general reader. It shows in clear detailed pictures over one thousand important landmark timepieces from all the classic watchmakers from the 1930s to the present day. Organized A-Z by manufacturer, each watch will be shown face on and in some cases some will include reverse and internal views. Each watch will be specially photographed in the studio for this book. \u003cbr\u003e In addition to the beautiful design, \u003ci\u003eThe Illustrated Directory of Watches \u003c\/i\u003eincludes a comprehensive introduction on the history of wristwatches and a quick reference listing of every piece featured.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e James Wilson\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Skyhorse Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/07\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 512\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 3.85lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.80h x 9.10w x 1.00d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781510756595\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eJames Wilson\u003c\/b\u003e is the son of a jeweler. He grew up with a fascination for timepieces of all kinds, especially glamorous wristwatches. A serial watch collector, Wilson now has an extensive collection of vintage models from both European and American watch makers. Wilson is a native of Sewickley, Pennsylvania.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"James Wilson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46823419019492,"sku":"9781510756595","price":43.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0611\/9587\/8628\/files\/9781510756595.jpg?v=1760019267","url":"https:\/\/bookandmortar.com\/products\/the-illustrated-directory-of-watches-a-collectors-guide-to-over-1100-wristwatches-from-classic-designs-to-luxury-fashionware-james-wilson-hardcover-1","provider":"BookandMortar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}