![]() Some of the independent watchmakers covered in Clerizo's book, including George Daniels, Sven Andersen and Franck Muller. Clerizo focuses on the human element, the stories these watchmakers have to tell and their colourful personalities, all illustrated with hundreds of photos enabling us to literally delve into the workshops and the watches of these masters." The book is beautifully written and reads like a novel. ![]() ![]() "That is why this excellent book by Michael Clerizo, published in 2009 is such a gem. However, just ten years ago, these artisans were only known to a small circle of cognoscenti and with little information on them other than on online forums." “Today, as we are closing the 2nd decade of the millennium, independent watchmaking is gathering a well-deserved traction from collectors and mainstream media alike. If you know Ghotbi as a collector of all things independent and unusual, his choice certainly won't come as a surprise. You can add a copy of Ultimate Rolex Daytona to you library here.Īlex Ghotbi – Masters of Contemporary WatchmakingĪ long standing collector of independent watchmakers and a dedicated enthusiast of vintage Vacheron Constantin, Ghotbi was involved in founding many of the earliest online watch forums, when the watch community took its first steps online. Having turned his collecting into a profession, he now acts as the Head of Watches for Continental Europe and the Middle East at Phillips, helping to put together their sales throughout the world. It has taught and reminds me to be flamboyant but also thoughtful of every microscopic detail of what we do in our business.” “I use the book to remind myself of the Daytona and all the variations that exist that make this model so iconic and yet so collectible but it serves as a work of art too, that inspires my creative side. The illustrations are laid out in such a thoughtful and wonderful way and even the text on every page is the same length in every single entry. The larger book, not only gives daily inspiration and serves as a piece of art at home, changing the page to see yet another beautiful Daytona when leaving my apartment, the mini book sits on my desk and is referenced daily."ĭetails from the larger version of Ultimate Rolex Daytona. “The Ultimate Rolex Daytona has kind of become a bible for me in recent years. It is no wonder, then, that his go-to book is the reference point for one of the most sought-after vintage models of the last few decades, the Rolex Daytona. In that time, he's discovered, handled and sold some of the most interesting pieces that have come up in the open market. The Worldwide Head of Watches at Sotheby's, based out of Hong Kong, Sam Hines has been involved with the auction world for over two decades. We just thought it would be worth sharing them with you. Through these recommendations, we not only hope to add a few books to our Christmas lists, but also learn a thing or two about those making the recommendations along the way. If any of these books capture your attention, we've taken the liberty to add links to the most appropriate place to purchase them, though it should be noted we do not have any commercial relationship with any of the authors, publishers or sellers of these books. Some, such as Roger Smith, picked practical ones which they used throughout their career, whilst others, such as Alex Ghotbi, opted for a choice which speaks to the simple pleasure of reading about the masters in this field. With this in mind, we asked a carefully selected group of people - from master watchmakers, to auctioneers and veterans of the industry - what their favourite horological books are. This got us wondering, what have others been reading during this period?Ī bookshelf dedicated to Cartier, owned by Harry Fane. Having spent more time at home recently, we’ve also taken the opportunity to read back over some of our favourite books, as well as discover new ones. ![]() Some may even be as hard to come across as the timepieces in their collection. They all seem to treasure tomes dedicated to their passion. With much of the information dispersed among collectors and obscure forum posts, it’s also not entirely clear what the best books are to tighten your grasp on different areas of horology.Īmong many of the established collectors, experts, dealers and auctioneers that we know, there does seem to be a constant, however different their tastes might be. However, when first entering this world, you could be forgiven for not knowing exactly where to start your education. ![]() As the understanding grows, so does the passion. For many, the interest in watches is as much about the pieces themselves as it is about the knowledge, history and romance which surrounds them. ![]()
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