Rick Sapp

Watches (eBook, PDF)

• Format: PDF

Produktbeschreibung

A quick flip through the New York Times almost any day of the week finds numerous ads for the most expensive of watches, which are now, as in the time of Queen Elizabeth I of England, the most elite of fashion statements and a clarion call that the wearer has achieved career success and wealth. This book includes 40 of the most famous watchmakers of all time who are currently producing outstanding timepieces for all pocketbooks and for all occasions. The introduction provides a short history of how Man first told time and developed the industry of timekeeping. Switzerland is the legendary home of the most distinguished craftsmanship in timepieces, in fact so much so that new companies establish themselves in Switzerland, not only to be close to the most-skilled technicians in the world, but also for the cachet that accompanies the location. The watch, regardless of its form, will survive the test of time because of Man's need to control his destiny, to count his accomplishments, to cram a lot of activities into a single day or night. Time stands still for no one. The watch is the messenger.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: TAJ Books International
• Seitenzahl: 96
• Erscheinungstermin: 26. Februar 2013
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781844062812
• Artikelnr.: 38437924

Autorenporträt

Born near Chicago in 1946, Rick Sapp has hunted with bow and gun across North America and Africa. He completed a PhD in social anthropology at Catholic University and the University of Florida in 1976. After completing his studies, he worked for radio stations, newspapers, magazines, and as public relations director of Bear Archery. Since 2001, when he began freelancing full time, Sapp has authored twenty-five books about guns, hunting, camping, bicycle touring, urban redevelopment, and history. He lives in Florida.