5 BOOKS FOR REAL WATCH FANATICS

As timepieces continue to grow in popularity around the world, so does the market for books on the subject.

While horloges As the book continues to grow in popularity around the world, the market for books on the subject is also growing. From the family history of the Cartiers to specialized ones book about, for example, the iconic Reverso. MASTERS selected five books that every watch fanatic should have, even if only to put them on the coffee table for decoration. Text: Fleur de Jong

1. The Cartiers: The Untold Story Behind the Jewelry Empire

This book was written by Jean-Jacques Cartier's granddaughter, Francesca Cartier Brickell. The Cartiers is the revealing story of a jewelry dynasty from revolutionary France to the 1970s. The three brothers are central CARTIER, who made their family business internationally famous in the early twentieth century thanks to their complementary talents. For example, Louis was a visionary designer who created the first men's wristwatch, Pierre a businessman who made the master deals and Jacques the gemstone expert. Francesca has traveled the world for her family history to investigate and look for those who had ties to her ancestors. The book reveals never-before-told dramas, romances, intrigues and betrayals. Photo: Amazon | The Cartiers: The Untold Story Behind the Jewelry Empire

2. Air Time: Watches Inspired by Aviation, Aeronautics, and Pilots

Air Time is an extensive and beautifully designed book that alone is well suited for the coffee table. The book was written by Mark Bernardo and Aaron Sigmond. Air Time takes a sharp look at more than ninety iconic timepieces created and inspired for and by aviation, space travel, and pilots. Photo: Walmart | Air Time

3. Independent Watchmakers

This book is a loving celebration of 60 of the most exclusive watchmakers in the world haute horlogerie. This book will open many eyes to a new world of watchmaking. With an emphasis on design over price, these watches range from affordable to luxurious. The book contains a number of unique pieces that have never been published before and includes works by Hajime Asaoka, Felix Baumgartner and Aaron Becsei. Photo: Robb Report | Independent Watchmakers

4. Reverse

The Reverso was created in 1931, at the height of the Art Deco period. There was a demand for a wristwatch that could withstand the rigors of polo matches. This lavishly illustrated book describes the story of the world's most recognizable wristwatch through archival images and original photography along with texts by historian and watchmaking specialist Nicholas Foulkes. In addition to the history of the watch, the book also shows the social environment and cultural changes that provided the backdrop to the creation of the Reverso. Photo: Luxurylaunches | Reverso

5. Accutron

As one of the few American watch companies that... quartz crisis survived, Bulova's Accutron was an important development in the watch industry. The rise of quartz watches and a general poor economic situation meant that the Swiss watch industry was in dire straits. The book provides a unique view of America in the twentieth century. Photo: Accutron Read here an article about iconic watches at GASSAN.