IWC: A complete catalogue of watchmaking masterpieces from Schaffhausen.
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Fine: Publisher’s original hardcover binding shows only light shelf wear to the extremities, with faint handling marks to the boards, though remaining clean overall. All lettering and design elements remain sharp, well-defined, and fully legible. Binding is square, tight, and structurally firm. Internally, pages are bright, clean, and fresh throughout, appearing unread. Photographic plates are well-preserved and unblemished, presenting clearly with no noticeable marks or defects.
Description
Published as a comprehensive illustrated catalogue by IWC Schaffhausen, this volume offers a detailed presentation of the brand’s most significant watchmaking achievements. Produced as a reference and showcase publication, it documents the technical refinement, design evolution, and craftsmanship associated with one of Switzerland’s most respected horological manufacturers. These catalogues are typically issued in limited distribution and are increasingly sought after by collectors of fine watch literature and luxury brand ephemera.
A visual and technical survey of International Watch Company’s key models and innovations, the work highlights the precision engineering and design philosophy underpinning its reputation in haute horlogerie. Richly illustrated, it functions both as a brand history and a curated portfolio of its most important timepieces.
Book Condition: Fine
Book Authors: N/A
Book Publisher: IWC
Book Language: English
Narrative Type: Non-Fiction
Genre: Fashion & Photography
Book edition: First Edition
Signed: No
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Book Condition Guide
| Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| New | A brand-new, unread and professionally handled book. Carefully preserved from publication to purchase, these books are offered in the best attainable condition. This grade applies to recently published titles that have not entered long-term storage. |
| As New | The book is in pristine, original condition as if just published. No signs of use or handling. The dust jacket (if present) is equally flawless. This grade applies to any book that has remained untouched in storage for years. |
| Fine | The book is close to As New. It remains bright and attractive, but could show minor imperfections to the boards and/or dust jacket (if present). Its pages are typically clean and unmarked. |
| Near Fine | The book has a number of small flaws, i.e. slight rubbing to the edges, or tiny chips or creases to the dust jacket (if present). Its pages may have faint marks, or creases that are barely perceptible — nothing that detracts from their overall condition. |
| Very Good | The book maintains its structural integrity, and has no major flaws such as tears to its binding or pages. It may, however, show signs of careful use, handling, or storage — small marks and creases, light foxing. Its dust jacket (if present) remains fully intact, but small tears may be present. |
| Good | A book that remains intact and readable with complete text pages, but shows moderate signs of wear and use to both the book and dust jacket (if present). It may have noticeable creases, nicks, or stains, and the spine likely shows fading, bumping, and rubbing. There could be writing, underlining, and other marks on some pages, though the majority will be clean and tidy. |
| Fair | A book with significant wear or damage. The text pages will be complete, but there may be heavy underlining, highlighting and staining throughout, and the book’s endpapers, half-title, and copyright pages could be damaged or missing. The binding could be loose, and the dust jacket (if present) may have notable scuffs or tears. These copies are usually of interest for content, signature(s) or scarcity. |
| Poor | A heavily worn book whose value lies in its complete and legible text. A poor book will have substantial defects — loose joints or hinges, detached covers, loose and/or missing pages, and could be heavily soiled. A poor book is also known as a reading copy, and although compromised, can hold historical or bibliographic significance. |
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