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title: "Chasing Time: Vintage Wristwatches for the Discerning Collector"
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# 100+ vintage watches cataloged In-depth historical research High-res detailed photographs Chasing Time: Vintage Wristwatches for the Discerning Collector

**Price:** ¥16842
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## Summary

> ⌚ Own the legacy of time with every page turned.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Chasing Time: Vintage Wristwatches for the Discerning Collector
- **How much does it cost?** ¥16842 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Why This Product

- Free international shipping included
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## Key Features

- • **Visual Time Travel:** Immerse yourself in stunning, high-resolution images of iconic chronographs and their intricate movements.
- • **Accessible Expertise:** Well-researched, easy-to-navigate reference material perfect for collectors and aficionados alike.
- • **Coffee Table Showstopper:** A stylish conversation starter that elevates your space and signals your refined taste.
- • **Curated Vintage Masterpieces:** Explore over 100 meticulously restored 20th-century mechanical watches.
- • **Chronograph Enthusiast’s Bible:** Comprehensive coverage of legendary models like Heuer Autavia and Rolex Submariner.

## Overview

Chasing Time is a definitive collector’s guide featuring over 100 vintage mechanical wristwatches from 1930 to 1980, including iconic models like the Heuer Autavia and Rolex Submariner. Packed with detailed photographs and expert research, it offers accessible, richly illustrated insights into the history and restoration of some of the most luxurious and functional timepieces ever made.

## Description

A detailed twentieth-century vintage watch guide by a watch collector for watch collectors. The early 2000s were an important period, spanning a time when mechanical watches had quite rightly retaken their place in the world market. We all may have a digital device in our pocket that is more accurate than a mechanical watch, but a timepiece has soul, personality, and history. The collection in this book is a step into the world of vintage watch collecting. Highlights include: Over 100 vintage watches, their restoration, and their histories A range of photographs Intricate research Accessible reference material Showcases some of the most interesting, luxurious, and functional 20th-century (1930–1980) mechanical timepieces ever to be produced, including Heuer's Autavia, Rolex's Submariner, Gallet's MultiChron, Zenith's De Luca, and the Universal Space Compax. This book and the watches within will intrigue both the casual and avid enthusiast.

## Features

- Over 100 vintage watches their restoration and their histories|A range of photographs|Intricate research|Accessible reference material |Showcases some of the most interesting luxurious and functional 20th-century (1930–1980) mechanical timepieces ever to be produced including Heuer's Autavia Rolex's Submariner Gallet's MultiChron Zenith's De Luca and the Universal Space Compax.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #149,918 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #6 in Sports Memorabilia & Collectibles #10 in Military Antiques & Collectibles #14 in Antique & Collectible Care & Restoration (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 240 Reviews |

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*Last updated: 2026-10-08*