Treasures from the Patek Philippe Museum: Vol. 1: The Emergence of the Watch (Antique Collection); Vol. 2: The Quest for the Perfect Watch (Patek Philippe Collection)

This is a wonderful set of two books about the watches and clocks in the Patek Philippe Watch Museum in Geneva, Switzerland. The books are by the Director and Curator of the museum. One book focuses on historical watches and clocks from about 1500 up to about 1850, all timepieces made by various watch- and clockmakers but not by Patek Philippe. The second book focuses solely on the history of Patek Philippe timepieces from the mid-1800s up to the present time. Both books are filled with beautiful photographs of the timepieces on every page along with descriptions of the timepieces, who made them and when, and for whom they may have been made. There also are brief more general discussions about the time periods in which the timepieces were made and various aspects of watchmaking during those time periods. A great book set for lovers of watches and horology.

What can I say 10/10 . This is a very good book to have in ones Patek Philippe collection , brilliantly produced , and well documented . And i have been after this book for such a long time , and a great read .

Ampie foto a colori che coprono una vasta selezione di oltre 240 orologi tratti dal museo di questo celebre marchio orologiero. Descrizioni puntuali con dettagli e testo integralmente in inglese, non è un'edizione in lingua italiana. Carta di qualità, dimensioni ottime per godere pienamente dei contenuti e delle fotografie di tanti pezzi rari e da collezione. Si tratta di un'edizione ufficiale, originale e autorizzata da Patek Philippe. La spedizione è stata curata direttamente da Amazon senza costi aggiuntivi con Prime, il cofanetto è arrivato sigillato con tanto di pellicola e all'interno i due volumi. Il libro è uscito a dicembre 2022 e lo consiglio senza dubbio anche come idea regalo per appassionati. Spero di essere stato utile.

We admire historic Patek Phillipe watches. This book is nice, intended as a gift. Book was delivered in a box, but arrived with a dented corner. Requested replacement, also delivered in a box, also arrived with dented corner. Requested 2nd replacement; only option is refund. Will have to return and buy a new one. Hopefully the new one not dented!

Beautiful quality