Forecast, 1/99
A definitive overview of mechanical wristwatches.


Book Description
Every year hundreds of new wristwatches are introduced. Some feature innovative designs or mechanical improvements, and others are available only in limited editions, keeping the field interesting for collectors. Following the success of the previous edition, this new annual highlights hundreds of the year's most extraordinary wristwatches in close-up color photographs accompanied by complete specifications, giving collectors a wealth of up-to-date information, all in one volume. The specifications for each watch include price, movement, special features, complications, casings, dial, band, and available variations of a particular model. In addition, general histories of each manufacturer provide an overview of the company's background and style. The annual's elegant photography and organization will encourage readers to peruse the year's offerings watch by watch. And the range of styles, from classic to modern, will appeal to watch enthusiasts the world over, who will find this current edition both a handy reference and required reading. Included in the 2004 edition: Audemars Piquet; Baume & Mercier; Bell & Ross; Bertolucci; Blancpain; Blu; Bonneville; Rainer Brand; Breguet; Breitling; Bulgari; Bunz Collection; Vencent Calabrese; Cartier; Charriol; Chase-Durer; J. Chevalier; Chopard; Chronoswiss; Frédérique, Constant; Corum; Davosa; Dubey & Schaldenbrand; Ph. Du Bois & Fils; Roger Dubuis; Dufeau; Dunhill; Ebel; Eberhard & Co.; Louis Érard; Eterna; Jacques Etoile; Fortis; Gerald Genta; Paul Gerber; Girard-Perregaux; Glashütte Original; Hanhart; Harwood; Hublot; Ikepod; IWC; Jaeger-LeCoultre; Daniel JeanRichard; Junghans; Urban Jurgensen; Kelek; Kobold; Kurth; Maurice Lacroix; A. Lange & Sohne; Longines; Jean Marcel; Marcello C.; Mido; Minerva; Montblanc; Movado; Mühle; Franck Muller; Ulysse Nardin; Rainer Nienaber; Nivrel; Nomos; Omega; Oris; Pacardt; Officine Panerai; Marmigiani Fleurier; Patek Philippe; Pequignet Perrelet; Piaget; Paul Picot; Poljot; Porsche Design; Rado; Revue Thommen; Auguste Reymond; RGM; Rolex; Daniel Roth; Jorg Schauer; Schwarz-Etienne; Alain Silberstein; Sinn Spezialuhren; Sothis; Stowa; TAG Heuer; Temption; Tissot; Tutima; Union Glashütte; Vacheron Constantin; Ventura; Raymond Weil; Harry Winston; Xemex; Zenith Other Details: approximately 1,700 full-color illustrations.


From the Publisher
INCLUDED IN THE 2000 EDITION: Svend Andersen; Audemars Piquet; Baume & Mercier; Blancpain; Rainer Brand; Brequet; Breitling; Bulova; Bulgari; Bunz Collection; Vincent Calabrese; Cartier; Chopard; Chronoswiss; Frederique Constant; Corum; Dubey & Schaldenbrand; Jean d'Eve; Dufeau; Ebel; Eterna; Fortis; Gerald Genta; Gevril; Girard Perregaux; Glasshutte Original; Hanhart; Harwood; Hublot; IWC; Jaeger-LeCoultre; Urban Jurgensen & Sonner; Kelek; B. F. Kurth; Maurice Lacroix; A. Lange & Sohne; Longines; Marvin; Mido; Minerva; Movado; Franck Muller; Ulysse Nardin; Nivrel; Nomos; Omega; Oris; Parmigiani Fleurier; Patek Philippe; Piaget; Paul Picot; Poljot; Revue Thommen; Rolex; Daniel Roth; Schwarz-Etienne; Alain Silberstein; Sinn Spezialubren; Armin Strom; Swiza; TAG Heuer; Tiffany & Co.; Tissot; Universal Geneve; Vacheron Constantin; Ventura; Raymond Weit; Harry Winston; Zenith


About the Author
Peter Braun is editor-in-chief of Germany's renowned wristwatch magazine, Armbanduhren.

FROM THE PUBLISHER

The definitive book for collectors of mechanical wristwatches, with complete information on more than 1,700 current models made by more than 100 manufacturers worldwide.

Every year hundreds of new wristwatches are introduced. Some feature innovative designs or mechanical improvements, and others are available only in limited editions, keeping the field interesting for collectors. Following the success of the previous edition, this new annual highlights hundreds of the year's most extraordinary wristwatches in close-up color photographs accompanied by complete specifications, giving collectors a wealth of up-to-date information, all in one volume. The specifications for each watch include price, movement, special features, complications, casings, dial, band, and available variations of a particular model. In addition, general histories of each manufacturer provide an overview of the company's background and style.

The annual's elegant photography and organization will encourage readers to peruse the year's offerings watch by watch. And the range of styles, from classic to modern, will appeal to watch enthusiasts the world over, who will find this current edition both a handy reference and required reading.

Included in the 2003 edition:

Audemars Piquet; Baume & Mercier; Bell & Ross; Bertolucci; Blancpain; Blu; Bonneville; Rainer Brand; Breguet; Breitling; Bulgari; Bunz Collection; Vencent Calabrese; Cartier; Charriol; Chase-Durer; J. Chevalier; Chopard; Chronoswiss; Fr￯﾿ﾽd￯﾿ﾽrique, Constant; Corum; Davosa; Dubey & Schaldenbrand; Ph. Du Bois & Fils; Roger Dubuis; Dufeau; Dunhill; Ebel; Eberhard & Co.; Louis ￯﾿ﾽrard; Eterna; Jacques Etoile; Fortis; Gerald Genta; Paul Gerber; Girard-Perregaux; Glash￯﾿ﾽtte Original; Hanhart; Harwood; Hublot; Ikepod; IWC; Jaeger-LeCoultre; Daniel JeanRichard; Junghans; Urban Jurgensen; Kelek; Kobold; Kurth; Maurice Lacroix; A. Lange & Sohne; Longines; Jean Marcel; Marcello C.; Mido; Minerva; Montblanc; Movado; M￯﾿ﾽhle; Franck Muller; Ulysse Nardin; Rainer Nienaber; Nivrel; Nomos; Omega; Oris; Pacardt; Officine Panerai; Marmigiani Fleurier; Patek Philippe; Pequignet Perrelet; Piaget; Paul Picot; Poljot; Porsche Design; Rado; Revue Thommen; Auguste Reymond; RGM; Rolex; Daniel Roth; Jorg Schauer; Schwarz-Etienne; Alain Silberstein; Sinn Spezialuhren; Sothis; Stowa; TAG Heuer; Temption; Tissot; Tutima; Union Glash￯﾿ﾽtte; Vacheron Constantin; Ventura; Raymond Weil; Harry Winston; Xemex; Zenith

Peter Braun is editor-in-chief of Germany's renowned wristwatch magazine, Armbanduhren.