THE WORLD OF WATCHES   by Gilles Lhote an Jean Lassaussois, Chartwell Books, NJ, 1996.

Superb color photographs highlight this early out-of-print book on antique and vintage watches.  This book "includes over 500 legendary timepieces photographed in full color.  The selection features both classic and avant-garde styles from the world's most prestigious watchmakers."  The book covers by chapter Antique Watches, Exceptional Watches, Audemars Piguet, Baume & Mercier, Breguet, Breitling, Cartier, Hamilton, IWC, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Longines, Omega, Patek Philippe, Rolex, Swatch, TAG Heuer, Zenith ,Index, and Glossary.  

Oversize 9.7" x 11.7" hardback with dust cover in very good condition.  144 pages.

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