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# Horology: An Illustrated Primer on the History, Philosophy, and Science of Time, with an Overview of the Wristwatch and the Watch Industry (Featuring Rolex, Patek Philippe, Cartier, Breitling & More)

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- **What is this?** Horology: An Illustrated Primer on the History, Philosophy, and Science of Time, with an Overview of the Wristwatch and the Watch Industry (Featuring Rolex, Patek Philippe, Cartier, Breitling & More)
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Buy Horology: An Illustrated Primer on the History, Philosophy, and Science of Time, with an Overview of the Wristwatch and the Watch Industry (Featuring Rolex, Patek Philippe, Cartier, Breitling & More) by Kaplan, Barry B. online on desertcart.ae at best prices. ✓ Fast and free shipping ✓ free returns ✓ cash on delivery available on eligible purchase.

Review: Me parece un libro muy interesante, contiene un repaso por la historia de las principales marcas y modelos acompañado de imágenes de páginas enteras. Posiblemente tenga unas100 imágenes de relojes. Ampliamente recomendado para los aficionados a la horologia.
Review: The price one pays for this book is more for the glossy presentation and less for content. If horological porn is your thing and you drool over full page photographs of expensive watches then this will float your boat!

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #26,423 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #37 in Chemical Engineering #45 in Materials & Material Science #124 in Antiques & Collectibles |
| Customer reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (164) |
| Dimensions  | 22.1 x 4.83 x 24.89 cm |
| Edition  | Illustrated |
| ISBN-10  | 0764363921 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-0764363924 |
| Item weight  | 1.59 Kilograms |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 320 pages |
| Publication date  | 29 November 2022 |
| Publisher  | Schiffer |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by L***O on 16 March 2024*

Me parece un libro muy interesante, contiene un repaso por la historia de las principales marcas y modelos acompañado de imágenes de páginas enteras. Posiblemente tenga unas100 imágenes de relojes. Ampliamente recomendado para los aficionados a la horologia.

### ⭐⭐ Review
*by A***R on 25 October 2024*

The price one pays for this book is more for the glossy presentation and less for content. If horological porn is your thing and you drool over full page photographs of expensive watches then this will float your boat!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by J***N on 12 July 2024*

As an author, myself, I deeply appreciate and have fallen in love with this book. Kaplan's tone is relaxed, comfortable, friendly and so easy to read. The book is a beautiful combination of coffee table photo book, history text, philosophical examination, technical details and much more. This is EXACTLY what I was looking for as an amateur horologist. I cannot recommend it highly enough if you're looking to learn more about horology.

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