Independents

It's only once in a while that I rave about a new watch book. Was is 'White" by Osvaldo Patrizzi , where I was exited about, a couple of years ago, this time it is the book 'MASTERS OF CONTEMPORARY WATCH MAKING' by Michael Clerizio. Published in 2009 Most...  

It was the answer to someone's question of what to get me for a present! A

the only drawback was that the main text is set white-on-browned watch photos which is hard to read, so more terrace than bedtime reading. Best Andreas

I have only read only a chapter or two so far about my favorites, with clean hands and the book resting on a clean surface; but I have to tilt the book at a certain angle so that the text becomes readable. I am living more in a workshop than an apartment ... 

yes, in Baden-Württemberg only light snow. Stay warm, and enjoy your book while the storm is howling - after all they manage to see and work on tiny things in the Vallee de Joux in weather like this so we should be able to read about it! Best Andreas

When I unwrapped the book, I rapidly became MIA from my family. Every page is a treat. My only criticism is that the text is on a tan background and hard to read in less than optimal light (for example in the early morning when my wife is asleep and I don... 

This looks like a must read for me! Cheers, Daos

I'll be telling my wife to get me a copy on New Year Eve! on second thought, maybe not, I have a feeling she might need something in return? hmmm... Happy New Year guys! Mech.

I just got these two books today. The one is what you refer here and another is "just movements". The title IS "MOVEMENT". All pages are just the photos of movements from various masterpieces. Nothing to read on the book, just to look at! Every page is "o...  

the movement pix of "MOVEMENT" literally jumps out of the book! another must get! thanks Mech.

I shall be carrying out a search straight after writing this!

Picked up Movement the other day, absolutely fantastic photography. Masters of Contemporary Watchmaking is next on the list to buy.

MANY thanks for the advice mate, Really seeing and knowing such a book is out made the hair on the back of my neck stand, the next action after posting this reply is ORDERING ...... Faisal This message has been edited by aldossari_faisal on 2009-12-29 23:... 

Hi guys, check it out on Amazon as they have some discounts for the books now. cheers Pat

I got signatures from several watchmakers: Thomas Prescher, Vianney, Pita, Peter SM, Stepan etc... I was very happy ! Fr.Xavier

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Amazon have it at only £31 so i jumped on it. all i've got to do now is carry it around with me to every independent show or the SIHH and clamour like a groupie to get it signed Graham

...and I'm sad to say that the poor graphic design makes it almost unreadable for me. The writer also seems a bit given to hyperbolic prose (in my view) and the fact checking could be a bit better from what I've read so far, but all in all it's a great re... 

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