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Longines Watches

by John Goldberger, John Goldberger (Photographer), Giampiero Negretti
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Overview

This new monograph from the author of Omega Watches tells the story of the renowned Swiss watchmaker Longines, active since the nineteenth century. Longines timepieces, each one marked with a winged hourglass, have been made after the designs of Charles Lindbergh and became favorites of Audrey Hepburn and Humphrey Bogart, not to mention contemporary stars and athletes. This photographic record of Longines's continuing elegance and technical superiority includes pieces among the most precious and refined ever made. The luxurious watches are photographed with exquisite detail, displaying their dials, movements, realtive calibers and accompanying cases. . A one of a kind, complete collection for collectors, insiders or enthusiasts.

Synopsis

This new monograph from the author of Omega Watches tells the story of the renowned Swiss watchmaker Longines, active since the nineteenth century. Longines timepieces, each one marked with a winged hourglass, have been made after the designs of Charles Lindbergh and became favorites of Audrey Hepburn and Humphrey Bogart, not to mention contemporary stars and athletes. This photographic record of Longines's continuing elegance and technical superiority includes pieces among the most precious and refined ever made. The luxurious watches are photographed with exquisite detail, displaying their dials, movements, realtive calibers and accompanying cases. . A one of a kind, complete collection for collectors, insiders or enthusiasts.

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Book Details

Published
September 1, 2006
Publisher
Damiani
Pages
272
Format
Hardcover
ISBN
9788889431405

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