Books: Watches: The Ultimate Guide

Watches have become more of an accessories than an actual useful piece of machinery. There’s no need to glance occasionally at our wrists, we have cellphones for that. Some of our watches don’t even work, that battery ran out years ago but the wrist piece goes with every LBD you own. Well since the pressure to actually be able to tell time has decrease the more important factor when looking for a watch is, “Will this watch go with my new pair of oxford flats?” Que Fabienne Reybaud’s new book, Watches: The Ultimate Guide.

Ranging from pocket-watches to limited edition Patek Philippe timepieces, Reybaud shares her knowledge of the watch industry from the history of production through different means of mechanization, collecting, and selling in an exciting and informative volume. Filled with stunning images and quotations, Watches The Ultimate Guide acts as catalogue raisonné encompassing the exciting history of horology.

Sold for $45 it’s well worth the read. For more on the book and Fabienne’s other selections, visit www.assouline.com.

- Crystal Hines

Deuce Brand Watches

Most of us don’t even use our watches to tell time.  We rely on that handy dandy phone.  Majority  of the new watches are so difficult to read who could blame us.  Que Deuce brands new watch collection.  The Original by Deuce Brand is “ergonomically” designed with the stylish athlete in mind.  Super affordable at $20, the watches come in a variety of colors and sizes. For more on The Original by Deuce Brand, visit www.deucebrand.com.

- Crystal Hines

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