Seemed best place to post this deal.
Assouline's the Impossible Collection of Watches is on sale at Touch of Modern.
Sale price is $730
Regular price is $895
https://www.touchofmodern.com/sales/ass ... of-watches
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Here's a link to Assouline's site with more details and pics of the book.
https://www.assouline.com/products/the- ... of-watches
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Assouline's Impossible Collection of Watches book at ToM
Assouline's Impossible Collection of Watches book at ToM
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Re: Assouline's Impossible Collection of Watches book at ToM
I'm trying to decide if this is an early April Fool's joke or not.
What makes this book worth $730?
What makes this book worth $730?
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Re: Assouline's Impossible Collection of Watches book at ToM
Normally $900, don't forget.
Similar to Taschen, I imagine.
Fit & finish in book binding, materials, etc.
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Re: Assouline's Impossible Collection of Watches book at ToM
Its 144 pages with 100 illustrations, which is not special. Yes it is hand-bound and is a limited edition in a linen clamshell case, but this IMO is pure marketing BS, worth maybe $150. I wager I will see these on deep discount in 3 years.
Re: Assouline's Impossible Collection of Watches book at ToM
So it's like Hodinkee, but in book form?
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Re: Assouline's Impossible Collection of Watches book at ToM
The author selected 100 watches that are historically relevant (innovations,historical importance, etc) and writes a small blurb about each with mostly photos. It looks to me like a coffee table book and not a true reference or encyclopedia. Here are some sample pages:
http://lostinasupermarket.com/wp-conten ... h-book.jpg
https://strictlyherrmann.com/wp-content ... CHES-3.png
http://lostinasupermarket.com/wp-conten ... ssible.jpg