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More than a fashion accessory or means to tell the time, the wristwatch has become a statement of identity; politician or celebrity, scientist or sportsman, what you choose to wear on your wrist speaks volumes about who you are. The World’s Most Expensive Watches presents some of the most extravagant, intricate, collectable, decadent, or just plain interesting modern-day timepieces that sit at the top of the price spectrum. Starting at a threshold price of about $200,000, it is a trip through the last decade or so of watches whose values soar incredibly to prices of $5 million dollars or more. Additionally, there is a selection of notable watches that yielded extremely high prices at auction – many of which are historically relevant. A stunning collection that is both informative and entertaining; with detailed descriptions of individual watches and articles that usefully deconstruct the price tag with an explanation of the relevance of craftsmanship and complexity of design, as well as the importance of exclusivity, prestige and collectability. Prepare to be impressed by a larger-than-life-look at some relatively small items that command not only huge prices but kudos and respect, in all areas of a global society fascinated with using accessorising to create identity. This is the second expanded and updated edition.
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About
ACC Art Books is one of the world’s leading publishers and distributors of books on the arts and visual culture.
History
Our own publications represent more than 50 years of innovation, including collaborations with some of the world’s foremost artists, fashion designers, architects and photographers. We began in 1966 by developing essential reference works on the decorative arts, many of which remain in print as the standard texts in their fields.
What do we publish?
Books on art, architecture, design, fashion, lifestyle, travel, pop culture, and more!
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Publisher : ACC Art Books
Publication date : June 15, 2023
Edition : 2nd Edition, Revised
Language : English
Print length : 400 pages
ISBN-10 : 178884033X
ISBN-13 : 978-1788840330
Item Weight : 5.8 pounds
Dimensions : 9.45 x 1.45 x 11.42 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #1,305,932 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #214 in Antique & Collectible Clocks & Watches (Books) #2,164 in Fashion Design
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