In this richly illustrated work, watch expert Herbert James recounts the exciting histories and notable moments of the 23 most famous watch brands in the world and the histories of their most legendary models, with more than 290 wristwatches included. In this updated edition, the list of luxury watchmakers, with names such as A. Lange & Soehne or Blancpain, Breitling, Cartier, and Glashuette Original through to Rolex and Zenith, has been expanded to include the IWC, Longines, and Tudor brands. The 272 pages of this handbook offer fascinating insights into international watch culture. SELLING POINTS: . The greatest watches by the most-legendary watch manufacturers . Richly illustrated, with histories of each watchmaker and descriptions of each watch . Curated by watch expert Herbert James 513 colour images