THE STYLE OF TIME - EVOLUTION OF WRISTWATCH DESIGN

Author: Mara Cappelletti

Format: Hardback | 272 pages

Dimensions: 10.93 x 1.14 x 12.18 inches

Publication year: November 23, 2022

Time is a huge enigma. A changeable element that expands or evaporates yet looks solid due to the passage of seconds, minutes, hours, days, and years. The path to capturing minutes and seconds coincided with eras of technological growth that enabled man to build timepieces that are increasingly trustworthy while also keeping up with changes in customs, social demands, and aesthetic canons. This book examines the art of watchmaking as well as 60 iconic models, examining both their technical growth and fashion trends. In each chapter, in-depth studies will guide the reader through the history of the most important manufacturers, the personalities associated with the models covered, technical innovations, period styles, or records set by wristwatches: from the watch that assisted Charles Lindbergh during the first transatlantic solo flight to the one worn by Sir Edmund Hillary on the summit of Mount Everest, the most iconic models will be discussed in detail.