Small Luxuries: Watches by David Von Bader - ISBN: 9780760399804
Hardcover
Explore fine watches: history, collecting, and enduring style.
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Small Luxuries: Watches

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  • Hardcover

    128 pages

  • Release Date

    2 June 2026

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Summary

Small Luxuries: Watches is the ultimate guide and gift book for the aspiring or veteran horologist.

Alongside original photography of some of the world’s finest watches, veteran watch writer and collector David Von Bader walks you through the history of keeping time as well as how watches work, notable watches throughout history, how to collect watches at any price point, and much more.

The book includes fresh insight into many features of affordable and aspirational watch col…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780760399804
ISBN-10:0760399808
Author:David Von Bader
Publisher:Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc
Imprint:Motorbooks
Format:Hardcover
Number of Pages:128
Release Date:2 June 2026
Weight:280g
Dimensions:19mm x 134mm x 186mm
Series:Small Luxuries
A-Format
Small Luxuries: Watches by David Von Bader - ISBN: 9780760399804
134 × 186 mm
B-Format
C-Format
A4
mm / in
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Critics Review

“Von Bader’s enthusiasm is contagious, guiding readers through how watches work, key historical moments, and why certain models matter…the book highlights practical insights into collecting across price points and styles, from dress pieces to tool watches.”

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About The Author

David Von Bader

David Von Bader is an NY-based journalist. He digs vintage tool watches, particularly those with a link to motorsports, old guitars, vinyl records, and Porsche culture. His work appears in Hodinkee, Worn & Wound, Vintage Guitar Magazine, Premier Guitar, and elsewhere.

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