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9780760399804

Small Luxuries: Watches

by Bader, David
  • ISBN13:

    9780760399804

  • ISBN10:

    0760399808

  • Format: Hardcover
  • Copyright: 2026-03-17
  • Publisher: Motorbooks
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Summary

Small Luxuries: Watches is the ultimate guide and gift book for the aspiring or veteran horologist. 

Alongside original photography of some of the world’s finest watches, veteran watch writer and collector David Von Bader walks you through the history of keeping time as well as how watches work, notable watches throughout history, how to collect watches at any price point, and much more.

The book includes fresh insight into many features of affordable and aspirational watch collecting, including:

  • Top Watch Brands & Models – From Rolex to Omega, classic and contemporary, collection starters to the most expensive and valued watches ever built, the book features a diverse array of storied and new-school manufacturers, models, and more, explaining their origins, stories, values, and more.
  • A Watch for Every Occasion – From timeless dress watches to hardworking field, military, and aviator watches, learn about the wide application of watches and timekeeping technology on land, sea, and air.
  • Resources for Aspiring Horologists – The watch world is wide and growing in value, and this book explains the hows and whys for those just beginning their watch-collecting journeys.

Author David Von Bader is a trusted and reliable watch collector and seasoned watch journalist. His expertise serves as a reliable stepping stone for those just beginning their collections or for seasoned enthusiasts who wish to rediscover the world of watch collecting.

Author Biography

David Von Bader is an NY-based journalist. He digs vintage tool watches, particularly those with a link to motorsports, old guitars, vinyl records, and Porsche culture. His work appears in Hodinkee, Worn & Wound, Vintage Guitar Magazine, Premier Guitar, and elsewhere.

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