The Impossible Collection of Watches (2nd Edition)【ASSOULINE】

For this update to the 2014 original edition, British historian and journalist Nicholas Foulkes has selected the 100 breakthrough timepieces developed since the advent of the twentieth century, weighing the virtues of rarity, costliness, innovative functions, historical importance, grand provenance and pleasing design. The watch‚Äîa microcosm of hundreds of minute components interacting harmoniously with each other and bound within a case of precious metal‚Äîhas the power to awaken emotions, excite the imagination and inspire the same passion as great art. Beautiful timepieces invite us to join a story, and the narrative that these 100 examples unfold is that of one of the most exciting and dynamic periods in human history. These miniature machines reflect the twentieth and twenty-first centuries‚Äô incredible technological advances and social changes, from the invention of the airplane to the effects of two world wars to the advent of space exploration and the dawn of the digital age. Featuring illustrious names such as Audemars Piguet, Cartier, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Richard Mille, Rolex and Vacheron Constantin, these 100 timepieces include new additions like the 1925 Patek Philippe Ref. 97975, the earliest known perpetual calendar wristwatch, the 2014 Van Cleef & Arpels Midnight Plan√©tarium and the 2022 Jacob & Co. Opera Godfather Musical Watch. This handcrafted Ultimate Collection volume features hand-tipped images and is presented in a luxury clamshell case. Complimentary white gloves and a signature canvas tote bag are included with each purchase from Assouline's Ultimate Collection ** The Ultimate Luxury Coffee Table Book Brand – Assouline ** https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54253808020_ff23841a2a_z.jpg Exclusively introduced by Baker-McGuire’s Taiwan flagship store, Assouline, hailed by The New York Times as the “Birkin of Books,” now has its only dedicated brand section in Taiwan. The space showcases a rich and diverse collection of luxury coffee table books and fragrance products. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QlVNLwpDmhk Founded in 1994 in Paris by Prosper and Martine Assouline, the brand became the world’s first cultural luxury brand. Assouline's publications cover a wide range of themes, including art, fashion, photography, architecture, travel, gastronomy, and culture. Each book is renowned for its stunning visuals, captivating narratives, and exceptional craftsmanship, attracting the attention of collectors worldwide. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54253610258_c29d15ec07_z.jpg With unparalleled style and masterful craftsmanship, Assouline has redefined the modern publishing landscape, elevating reading into a symbol of art and refined taste. These books are not merely vessels of thought but also artistic decor for both residential and commercial spaces. Whether displayed in a living room, bookshelf, or private library, they become striking visual focal points. Cherished by collectors globally, Assouline books have also become a top choice for luxury corporate gifting.