Review - Wristwatch Annual 2008: The Catalog of Producers, Models, and Specifications (Wristwatch Annual) (Paperback) by Peter Braun
Every year brings hundreds of new wristwatch designs, with aesthetic and mechanical changes and improvements, limited-edition watches, and new producers keeping this field exciting for collectors. Following the success of last year's book, Peter Braun creates this new annual that features over 1,700 of the world's most luxurious wristwatches and provides color photographs and complete specifications for each watch.
With Wristwatch Annual 2008, collectors have a wealth of information close at hand: the book is arranged alphabetically by producer, and within each producer's section are specifications and materials for each watch, including price, movement, special features, complications, case, dial, band, and available variations of a particular model. The elegant photography and layout will encourage readers to pursue the year's offerings for aesthetic appeal as well. The range of styles, from classic to modern,
reflects the inclusive nature of this book, which watch collectors the world over will find both a handy reference and required reading. The Annual is an indispensable compilation of almost every worthwhile new watch available. It is also the only guide in English that lists retail prices. All the more fun when you find that great street price. The photos though could have been a bit bigger but looks like the focus was on getting a whole lot of content on the pages.
