58 Discussions and CommentsMember since Feb. 14, 2011
France
Hi everyone,
I saw here and here couple of photos, references, information,.... Is there a book that describe ALL IWC wrist watches from early ages? I mean with photos of all casings, dial and movements...
You will find the history of the Maison and a deepened description of the models that made the history of the brand.
There are minor publications also, the first comes to my mind is this one:
I obviously have the italian language version, actually I have them all, except for the R. Meis one because I found it just in german language, which I don't speak. They're all in italian language except for the last one published; it seems, unfortunately IWC lost the good habit to translate its books in italian, through time :(
In addition to Roberto's recommendations, I would add that there Kano single book that comes close to listing all models and details. The closest I've seen is the collection of vintage catalogs I've published as part of the Vintage Catalog project.
58 Discussions and CommentsMember since Feb. 14, 2011
France
Thanks a lot Roberto and Michael.
I've bookmarked your links, and ordered Mr Fritz'bible on IWC, as a start. If it happens I become a "specialist" in the future of IWC watches, I'll dig more into the litterature... but I have first to read/digest those 600 pages ! :)
I saw here and here couple of photos, references, information,....
Is there a book that describe ALL IWC wrist watches from early ages? I mean with photos of all casings, dial and movements...
Thanks a lot by advance,
Christophe.
please consider IWC started as pocket watches manufacture, that's where all IWC watches belong.
Here's a florilegium of interesting books:
IWC literature
I would start from the Toelke - King, it's a very interesting book, really well written but remember, 80% speaks about pocket watches.
FInally, a new generalist book has been printed lately:
Engineering Time
You will find the history of the Maison and a deepened description of the models that made the history of the brand.
There are minor publications also, the first comes to my mind is this one:
I obviously have the italian language version, actually I have them all, except for the R. Meis one because I found it just in german language, which I don't speak. They're all in italian language except for the last one published; it seems, unfortunately IWC lost the good habit to translate its books in italian, through time :(
Regards,
Roberto
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Regards, Michael
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Last edited: 5 April, 2012 - 19:53
I've bookmarked your links, and ordered Mr Fritz'bible on IWC, as a start.
If it happens I become a "specialist" in the future of IWC watches, I'll dig more into the litterature... but I have first to read/digest those 600 pages ! :)
Cheers.
I need to go through it now ! :)
Have a nice w/e you all