
Drive Time
Watches Inspired by Automobiles, Motorcycles and Racing
Aaron Sigmond(Author)
Rizzoli International Publications (Publisher)
Published on 5. April 2016
Book
Hardback
232 pages
978-0-8478-4818-8 (ISBN)
Description
This lavish volume is a fascinating exploration of the interplay between two kinds of beautifully made machines. A detailed look at the development and history of timepieces influenced by automotive design, made in direct partnership with automotive firms or historically important presences in the world of motorsports. A comprehensive index features more than ninety automobile inspired watches of the early and mid-twentieth century, such as the Rolex Daytona and TAG Heuer Carrera and Monaco, up through current timepieces such as those found in the Chopard Mille Miglia, Breitling by Bentley, Porsche Design, Hublot Ferrari, Jaeger-LeCoultre Aston Martin, and IWC Mercedes-Benz AMG collections. Informative, insightful, and entertaining, Drive Time is an invaluable reference for the mechanical connoisseur.
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Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Illustrations
162 colour illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 318 mm
Width: 254 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-8478-4818-8 (9780847848188)
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Person
Aaron Sigmond is the senior contributing lifestyle editor at Autoweek and editor in chief of Mechanics of Style by Girard-Perregaux. He has written for Revolution: The World's Ultimate Watch Lifestyle Magazine and aBlogtoWatch. Jay Leno is the former host of the Tonight Show and host of Jay Leno's Garage. Elvis Mitchell is a film critic and host of the KCRW radio show The Treatment. Ariel Adams is the founder and editor of aBlogtoWatch and author of The World's Most Expensive Watches.