--- product_id: 53821859 title: "The Wristwatch Handbook: A Comprehensive Guide to Mechanical Wristwatches" price: "¥19445" currency: JPY in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.jp/products/53821859-the-wristwatch-handbook-a-comprehensive-guide-to-mechanical-wristwatches store_origin: JP region: Japan --- # 90+ watch brands featured 2 deep-dive sections on mechanics & complications 470+ vivid color photos The Wristwatch Handbook: A Comprehensive Guide to Mechanical Wristwatches **Price:** ¥19445 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > ⌚ Dive deep into horology’s heartbeat and never miss a tick! ⏳ ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Wristwatch Handbook: A Comprehensive Guide to Mechanical Wristwatches - **How much does it cost?** ¥19445 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.jp](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/53821859-the-wristwatch-handbook-a-comprehensive-guide-to-mechanical-wristwatches) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Decode Complex Complications:** From tourbillons to moon phases, confidently identify and appreciate every feature. - • **Master the Art of Timekeeping:** Unlock the secrets behind mechanical wristwatches with expert clarity. - • **Comprehensive Brand-Agnostic Guide:** Explore 90+ brands without bias, from classics to cutting-edge innovators. - • **Visual Feast for Watch Enthusiasts:** Over 470 stunning color images bring horology’s finest to life. - • **Join the Renaissance of Mechanical Watches:** Be part of the movement that values craftsmanship over digital convenience. ## Overview The Wristwatch Handbook is an authoritative, richly illustrated guide covering the intricate world of mechanical wristwatches. Featuring over 470 color photographs and insights from more than 90 brands, it demystifies watch mechanics and complications across two detailed sections. Perfect for novices and seasoned collectors alike, this brand-agnostic volume captures the renaissance of mechanical timepieces as both art and technology. ## Description A fantastic reference work for the novice or the seasoned watch enthusiast Fully illustrated with 470 colour photographs Brand-Agnostic. Features a vast array of timepieces from over 90 manufacturers Despite the functional obsolescence of the mechanical wristwatch (our phones and computers tell more accurate time) the early 21st Century has seen a boom in the development, production, and appreciation of all things horological. Whether it is presented to the collector as an alternative investment, as a feat of micro-mechanical technology, or as a showcase of artisanal mastery, the mechanical wristwatch has never possessed more forms, functions or facets than it does today. The Wristwatch Handbook is written from the epicentre of a renaissance, a place in time between the Quartz revolution and the rise of the smart device - where the mechanical wristwatch is the antidote to the microprocessor and the permanent buzz of your inbox. From the multi-axis tourbillion, to the split-second chronograph, to the sidereal sky chart, The Wristwatch Handbook covers it all and does so with more than 470 rich illustrations from over 90 of the World's leading brands. The book is separated into two sections. The first section provides the reader with a comprehensive understanding of the mechanical movement. Its chapters explore power, transmission, distribution and regulation illustrating the basic concepts before considering the innovation and complexity that takes place further toward the cutting edge. From the fifty-day power reserve, to the constant force mechanism, and the 1,000Hz mechanical escapement, section 1 will allow the reader to understand and appreciate what is happening beneath the dial of their watch. Section two allows the reader to take this understanding and apply it to the vast range of complications (functions) that exist in modern horology. Each chapter showcases a distinct category of complication. For example, the regatta timer, pulsometer, and monopusher chronograph join a host of others in a chapter entitled 'Recording Lapses of Time'; The power reserve indicator, dynamograph, and crown position indicator are featured in a chapter for 'Power and Performance Indication'; The moon phase indicator, annual calendar, and planetarium can be found in the 'Astronomical Complications' chapter. Once the functional categories are exhausted, the final three chapters explore whimsical complications that have little regard for practical function, novelty time indication, and the 'super-complicated' watch - a rare breed of timepiece that houses an intimidating host of complications featured throughout the book. Upon completion of The Wristwatch Handbook the reader will be able to identify even the most exotic complication from across the room, and be able to share their appreciation and understanding of what makes it so useful and compelling. The Wristwatch Handbook is "brand agnostic", using only those watches that most aptly illustrate the given subject-matter. As a consequence the book places equal emphasis on the classic and the cutting edge, on watches produced in large volume or exclusive runs, by industry-leading technology or at the hand of a master. In doing so the book provides an unparalleled range of watches from over 90 brands, allowing the reader to determine for themselves which brands, complications, and styles they will build their collection from. Review: Must have for watch lovers - A great book with high quality print and images. If you love watches, or you want to take a dive in the world of watches then definitely check this book out. Sometimes you might need to reread parts to get a better understanding, but it does give you a really good explanation about how watches work, the different complications, the parts of the movement and some history to them as well. The pictures are really good and detailed. If you are new to this industry, this is the book to start with. Review: Lovely book - Lovely book ## Features - New Store Stock ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | 38,087 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 8 in Antique & Collectable Clocks & Watches 112 in Fashion Design | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 746 Reviews | ## Images ![The Wristwatch Handbook: A Comprehensive Guide to Mechanical Wristwatches - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71pOqp8XsyL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Must have for watch lovers *by N***A on 9 November 2017* A great book with high quality print and images. If you love watches, or you want to take a dive in the world of watches then definitely check this book out. Sometimes you might need to reread parts to get a better understanding, but it does give you a really good explanation about how watches work, the different complications, the parts of the movement and some history to them as well. The pictures are really good and detailed. If you are new to this industry, this is the book to start with. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Lovely book *by J***N on 18 October 2025* Lovely book ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Absolutely fantastic for newcomers or long standing lovers of watches *by D***I on 16 May 2021* This really is a fantastic book. There’s so much fascinating detail in here on complications, finishing, history, it’s actually pretty tricky to put down and my first read was about 3 days. Ryan is super passionate about watches, that much is clear, and it must have taken so much time and effort to collect all of this knowledge and present it in a way that is engaging and easy to deconstruct. This is my go to for everything Watches and I’ll be reading it and referring to it many times in the future. If you’re considering this as a gift for someone that’s into watches, I strongly recommend it! I’d be delighted to receive this. Can’t wait for book 2! ## Frequently Bought Together - The Wristwatch Handbook: A Comprehensive Guide to Mechanical Wristwatches - A Man & His Watch: Iconic Watches and Stories from the Men Who Wore Them - 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) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.jp/products/53821859-the-wristwatch-handbook-a-comprehensive-guide-to-mechanical-wristwatches](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/53821859-the-wristwatch-handbook-a-comprehensive-guide-to-mechanical-wristwatches) --- *Product available on Desertcart Japan* *Store origin: JP* *Last updated: 2026-09-20*