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Swiss Watchmakers: Masters of time, artistry, and uncompromising vision revealed.
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Swiss Watchmakers

The Stories Behind Switzerland's Iconic Watches

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  • Hardcover

    240 pages

  • Release Date

    22 September 2026

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Summary

The revival of independent Swiss watchmaking unfolds with exquisite clarity in this elegant volume that brings creators, workshops, and their uncompromising visions into vivid focus. Independent watchmaking in Switzerland has never been more creative, technically ambitious, or culturally influential than it is today. This book offers an intimate look at the artisans and ateliers driving that transformation, presenting fifteen profiles that reveal the temperaments, philosophies, and working me…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9783791393599
ISBN-10:3791393596
Author:Stuart Husband, Horst A. Friedrichs
Publisher:Prestel
Imprint:Prestel
Format:Hardcover
Number of Pages:240
Release Date:22 September 2026
Weight:567g
Dimensions:240mm x 300mm
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Swiss Watchmakers by Stuart Husband - ISBN: 9783791393599
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About The Author

Stuart Husband

Horst A. Friedrichs

Horst A. Friedrichs is a photographer whose work has been featured in publications such as National Geographic, The New York Times, and Stern magazine. He has authored several books published by Prestel, including Cycle Style, Best of British, Bookstores, Great Pubs of England, and Scotch. He resides in London.

Stuart Husband

Stuart Husband is a travel journalist based in Hastings. His writing has appeared in publications like Monocle, Four Seasons, The Telegraph, The Observer, The Sunday Times, and The Independent. He is the co-author of Bookstores, Great English Pubs, and Scotch, alongside Horst A. Friedrichs.

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