J. Michael Mehltretter

Understanding Wristwatches

German Engineering Meets Swiss Technology—the Handbook for Collectors and Experts.

J. Michael Mehltretter, watch expert and mechanical engineer, describes the histories and technologies of seven Swiss watch brands. Without relying solely on the watch manufacturers, he has collected well-founded informations.

Size: 9.0 Inch x 12.0 Inch - Hardback
Pages: 448 - 745 Color Images
Schiffer Publishing, Ltd.
ISBN: 9780764366864

J. Michael Mehltretter

Understanding Wristwatches

This work is a representative cross section of the Swiss watchmaking tradition.

A guide for the acquisition of fine watches, with examples that illustrate the cost of their servicing and overhaul describes how their values have developed.

J. Michael Mehltretter

Understanding Wristwatches

Exclusive photographs will delight collectors of valuable wristwatches, but at the same time, the author shows the watches in the context of a lifestyle that includes fast cars and gourmet restaurants.
The narrative quality of the book comes from the numerous stories about noble timepieces that are cleverly woven into the dense factual informations.

J. Michael Mehltretter

Understanding Wristwatches

Which watch did Frank Sinatra present as a gift to the FBI agent who freed his son from the hands of kidnappers?
Which fine watch of Swiss origin was found on the left wrist of Chuck Barris, the American television host and producer who shaped the originals of many game shows that are still popular today?

J. Michael Mehltretter

Understanding Wristwatches

Technology, history and stories, good taste, and the “joy of enjoyment”; this book conveys all facets of the hobby of collecting Swiss wristwatches.

Size: 9.0 Inch x 12.0 Inch – Hardback
Pages: 448 – 745 Color Images
Schiffer Publishing, Ltd.
ISBN: 9780764366864

J. Michael Mehltretter

Lifestyles & Stories

Technology, history and stories, good taste, and the “joy of enjoyment”; this book conveys all facets of the hobby of collecting Swiss wristwatches.

Size: 9.0 Inch x 12.0 Inch – Hardback
Pages: 448 – 745 Color Images
Schiffer Publishing, Ltd.
ISBN: 9780764366864

Understanding Wristwatches

German Engineering meets Swiss Technology
The Handbook for Collectors and Experts

The Autor

J. Michael Mehltretter lives and works near Munich. As an excellent photographer and competent author, he has made an excellent name for himself through numerous books. His specialist knowledge as a mechanical engineer shapes the topics and content of his publications:

The rhythm of the machine, whether a skillfully manufactured clockwork or a historic locomotive, drives it. He has already demonstrated his impressive knowledge of watches several times as an author. With this book, thanks to the direct presentation of all the watches listed in it, he has created documentation that is probably unique.

Bild: Bénèdicte Ferlet (PR), Jérôme Lambert (Jaeger LeCoultre), J. Michael Mehltretter

J. Michael Mehltretter

Understanding Wristwatches

German Engineering meets Swiss Technology
The Handbook for Collectors and Experts

Size: 9.0 Inch x 12.0 Inch – Hardback
Pages: 448 – 745 Color Images
Schiffer Publishing, Ltd.
4880 Lower Valley Road, Atglen, Pennsylvania 19310
ISBN: 9780764366864