Wristwatches How to Compare and Value

By Jonathan Scatchard. Electric watches, diversí watches, novelty watches, cool 1960ís watches, and elite watches like the Rolex V and Chronograph I: itís time for wristwatches to rule the market. More and more people are delving into this collecting area, with auctions and dealers fueling interest. Take a look at whatís available and what itís worth, along with an overview of developments in watchmaking decade-by-decade. Throughout, two-page color spreads compare and contrast pairs of related watches, with analyses of why one is more valuable than the other, whether because of age, authenticity, rarity, maker, material, marks, lack of defects, or additions and restoration. Also included: an illustrated section on fakes and replicas and how to spot them, as well as facts on key designers, manufacturers, and technological features. 160 pages, soft cover.