The Impossible Collection of Watches, 2nd Edition

A curated collection of 100 iconic watches that shaped modern history. Historian Nicholas Foulkes showcases breakthrough timepieces from prestigious makers like Rolex, Cartier, and Patek Philippe, highlighting innovations that mirror the twentieth and twenty-first centuries' greatest technological and social transformations. From the earliest perpetual calendar wristwatch to contemporary masterpieces, each watch represents exceptional craftsmanship, rarity, and design. This beautifully bound edition features hand-tipped images and arrives in a luxury clamshell case—a must-have for horology enthusiasts and collectors.

• 168 pages
• 150 illustrations
• W 15.6" x L 18.5" x D 3.2"
• Handcrafted volume in a luxury rubber clamshell case with metal plaque
• 25.0 lbs
• Author Nicholas Foulkes

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