Watches: An Identification Manual for Contemporary and Collector's Pieces, Fabrice Guéroux

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Watches: An Identification Manual for Contemporary and Collector's Pieces, Fabrice Guéroux

Name: Watches: An Identification Manual for Contemporary and Collector's Pieces, Fabrice Guéroux
Brand: Broadhursts Books
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Watches: An Identification Manual for Contemporary and Collector's Pieces, Fabrice Guéroux — First Edition

Publication: La Croix-sur-Lutry, Watchprint.com Sarl, 2018

Formatting: 4to, pp. 300.

Condition Report: Near Fine. The book remains exceptionally bright and attractive in its original glossy pictorial boards, showing only the faintest signs of handling. The binding is completely firm, square, and tight. There is extremely minor, superficial rubbing to the laminate on the extremities and a minuscule touch of shelf-wear to the corners, which is barely perceptible. Internally, the text block is pristine, crisp, and unmarked, with the pages remaining uncreased and sharp. A highly presentable and structurally robust copy.

Catalogue Note: First edition, published in English. This comprehensive horological reference work is heavily illustrated throughout with high-quality, detailed colour photographs, specifically designed to aid the reader in distinguishing genuine luxury timepieces from sophisticated counterfeits.

Authored by renowned horological expert Fabrice Guéroux, the volume features essential contributions and photographic credits from key figures in the Swiss watch industry and various anti-counterfeiting federations. Given the perpetual evolution of the counterfeit market, this title has become an indispensable and highly sought-after manual among serious collectors, dealers, and watchmakers. Copies in such well-preserved condition are uncommonly encountered on the secondary market.

Buying a previously owned luxury watch can be a risky endeavour, with the second-hand market increasingly saturated with sophisticated fakes. Watches: An Identification Manual for Contemporary and Collector's Pieces provides collectors and buyers with the crucial knowledge required to navigate this perilous landscape. Covering the flagship luxury brands, this manual delivers specific, highly detailed documentation on the counterfeit market, empowering readers to recognise 'genuine fakes' and make informed, secure decisions when investing in high-end timepieces.

Book Condition: Near Fine

Book Authors: Fabrice Guéroux

Book Publisher: Watchprint.com Sarl

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Non-Fiction

Genre: Technology, Engineering & Agriculture

Book edition: First Edition

Signed: No

Book Pages: 300

Book Publication Year: 2018

Book Publication Date:

Book Binding: Hardback

Illustrator: N/A

Book Series: N/A

Country/region of manufacture: La Croix-sur-Lutry, Switzerland

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