Classic Wristwatches 2014-2015 : The Price Guide for Vintage Watch Collectors

Now in its third edition, this easy-to-use guide to vintage mechanical watches lists 1,300 timepieces that are accompanied by a color photograph; a description of the movement case and special features or historical significances; and an estimated value based on recent auction results.An invaluable resource on vintage watches, Classic Wristwatches 2014-2015 contains detailed information on more than 45 of the most historically interesting brands sought after by collectors. Now in its third edition, Classic Wristwatches is the ultimate resource for information on vintage watches, that is, watches no longer in current production. This easy-to-use guide fully describes and illustrates each of the 1,300 timepieces it features, and also provides an estimated price carefully calculated by experts in the field. With todays record prices at auction, this book supplies all the information that a collector needs to know about a vintage watch and its approximate current value, such as details on the movement, case, and special characteristics of the piece. A symbol also denotes whether the authors believe the value of the watch will increase, decrease, or remain the same. In addition to collectible vintage watches, the coverage in Classic Wristwatches includes important historical models by Rolex and Patek Philippe and such rare brands as Record and Enicar. Editorial features include the general outlook for the vintage wristwatch market: future trends and tendencies biggest winners and biggest losers how a wristwatch auction works and, how to collect vintage wristwatches. A price guide to vintage mechanical watches from more than forty historically significant brands. Illustrated in full color. Now in its third edition, Classic Wristwatches is an attractive and easy-to-use resource for information on vintage watches, that is, watches no longer in current production. For each of the more than 900* timepieces listed, the authors provide a color photograph; a description of the movement, case, and special features or historical significance; and an estimated value, based on recent auction results. They also forecast whether the value will increase, decrease, or remain the same. The watches are arranged alphabetically by manufacturer; the featured brands include mainstays like Rolex and Patek Philippe, as well as rarities like Record and Enicar. *misprinted on cover as more than 1,300 An invaluable resource on vintage watches, Classic Wristwatches 2014-2015 contains detailed information on more than 40 of the most historically interesting brands sought after by collectors.