An extraordinary volume of the most important luxury watches. From the watch that flew to the moon (Omega Speedmaster), to the smallest calibre with the dimensions of 14 x 4.8 x 3.4 millimetres (Jaeger-LeCoultre Calibre 101), that Elizabeth II wore as a bracelet watch on her coronation day, and the watch model that has been in continuous production for over 100 years (Cartier Tank). Watch expert Gisbert L. Brunner presents 100 extraordinary watch models and explains their history and uniqueness. Text in English and German. AUTHOR: Gisbert L. Brunner, born in 1947, has been involved with precision timepieces of all kinds since the 1960s, primarily wristwatches. During the quartz watch crisis in the 1970s, his love for the seemingly dying mechanical timepieces increased even more. His passion for collecting led to his first articles in the early 1980s. In the meantime, Brunner has published more than 15 books on the subject. He is in demand worldwide as a lecturer. SELLING POINTS: . The world's most renowned watch models in one impressive volume, curated by bestselling author Gisbert L. Brunner . A comprehensive edition that will appeal to watch collectors, aficionados and investors around the world . The look and feel of this book make it a real collector's item 180 colour and b/w illustrations