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Wristwatch Annual 2014: The Catalog of Producers, Prices, Models, and Specifications
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About Wristwatch Annual 2014: The Catalog Of
Product Description The definitive guide for the collector of mechanical wristwatches, with complete information―including prices―on over 1,400 models made by more than 130 international brands The sixteenth edition of this watch-industry mainstay features more than 1,400 of the world’s most luxurious wristwatches, providing a color photograph and complete specifications for each one. With Wristwatch Annual, collectors have a wealth of information close at hand: the book is arranged alphabetically by producer, and within each producer’s section are complete details for each watch, including price, materials, movement, special features, complications, case, dial, band, and available variations of a particular model. A glossary and pronunciation guide help acclimate the reader to the world of fine timepieces, and, for prospective buyers, the addresses of all featured producers are listed together. The elegant photography and layout will encourage people to peruse the year’s offerings for aesthetic appeal as well as technical features. The range of styles, from classic to modern, reflects the inclusive nature of this book, which watch collectors around the world will find both a handy reference and required reading. Review Praise for Wristwatch Annual: "A definitive overview of mechanical wristwatches." Forecast "An invaluable source of information for anyone who wants a thorough survey of the new additions to the market." Plaza Watch "An absolute staple in any serious collector’s regular reading material." TheWatchLounge(dot)com "This uber resource is the finest print publication that you can get when it comes to spending time in the world of watches.... It is a powerfully enjoyable publication, and beautifully made." Luxist(dot)com About the Author Peter Braun is editor-in-chief of Germany’s renowned wristwatch magazine, ArmbandUhren Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. Excerpt from Wristwatch Annual 2014: Dear Reader, In spite of large fortunes spent on market research, the true wellspring of individual taste remains something of a mystery. First of all, it is personal and hence subject to the vagaries of upbringing and cultural and social environments. Second, it can be affected by all sorts of external factors, some controllable, like brand communication, but most uncontrollable, like the economy. This may explain why a sort of back-to-the-roots movement has been making its way through the watch industry rather than producing lots of stuff for idealized consumers, many brands have started looking carefully at their own lineage and putting out more organic pieces. And why not? The industry as a whole is in good shape and can afford to evade the constraints of target groups.” That must be a relief after the somewhat obsequious enthusiasm for Chinese consumers who, over the past years, have become fairly cosmopolitan in their taste. Besides, the world is a big place, and there's still some horologically virgin territory to conquer. So in Switzerland, where watchmaking accounts for many well-paying jobs, the brands have been focusing on their capacities, recruiting frantically, and coming up with plans and strategies to train a new generation of workers. In 2013, for the first time the number of people employed in the industry has topped the 1974 figure, that is, before the quartz crisis.” But the sword of Damocles of the past recession still hangs, and that has led to a changing landscape. Some companies, like Cartier or Ulysse Nardin, continue to verticalize by increasing their portfolio of in-house movements. There is also the monobrand boutique phenomenon to enhance the customer experience and concentrate communication. Other brands are terminating models that have turned into dust collectors or closing doors or streamlining their distribution. Increasingly, groups are growing or forming for protection and synergies. And from the halls of the SIHH and GTE in
