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The Little Book of Watches - by Josh Sims Hardcover

Name: The Little Book of Watches - by Josh Sims (Hardcover)
Brand: Cassell
SKU: 1008963093
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A stylish, compact celebration of the iconic timepieces that shaped the world of watches.
About the Author: Josh Sims is a freelance style writer, contributing to the likes of The Financial Times, The Independent, The Independent on Sunday, Mail on Sunday, Channel 4, the BBC, Esquire, and GQ.
144 Pages
Antiques + Collectibles, Clocks & Watches

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A stylish, compact celebration of the iconic timepieces that shaped the world of watches.

The Little Book of Watches is your pocket guide to the world of horology, diving into the stories behind legendary pieces by iconic designers like Rolex, Patek Philippe, Tag Heuer, and Omega. Beginning with an introduction to the history and technological development of watches, the book contains profiles of all the most iconic timepieces, from early pioneering models to groundbreaking wristwatches and contemporary luxury classics. Featuring full-color archive photography in a small-but-luxury package, this is the perfect quick-reference guide for lovers of watches and fans of beautiful design.

About the Author

Josh Sims is a freelance style writer, contributing to the likes of The Financial Times, The Independent, The Independent on Sunday, Mail on Sunday, Channel 4, the BBC, Esquire, and GQ. He is also author of The Little Book of Rolex (Welbeck, 2024), The Little Book of Patek Philippe (Welbeck, 2026), Retro Watches (Thames & Hudson, 2024), Icons of Style in 100 Garments (Laurence King, 2024), and Gentlemen of Style (Laurence King, 2025).

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Dimensions (Overall): 6.75 Inches (H) x 4.75 Inches (W) x .61 Inches (D)

Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up

Number of Pages: 144

Genre: Antiques + Collectibles

Sub-Genre: Clocks & Watches

Publisher: Cassell

Format: Hardcover

Author: Josh Sims

Language: English

Street Date: November 3, 2026

TCIN: 1008963093

UPC: 9781788406987

Item Number (DPCI): 247-51-6131

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.61 inches length x 4.75 inches width x 6.75 inches height

Estimated ship weight: 1 pounds

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