The HODINKEE Shop Now Stocks 15 Essential Watch Books, Plus Our Top Picks For Holiday Shopping
In honor of Black Friday, one of the biggest shopping days of the year, the HODINKEE Shop is now stocking 15 books that are required reading for any watch lover – and we’ve put together recommendations based on some of our favorite straps, rolls, and tools. Read on for full details on these new titles, and our top picks.
The new books stocked on shop.hodinkee.com were selected because these are the texts that our editors consult daily, and that we would recommend to any collector. The HODINKEE team has put together detailed reviews of each of the books to highlight the significance of each text and who might be the ideal reader. These reviews are included on the product pages linked below.
A. Lange & Söhne: Great Timepieces from Saxony by Reinhard Meis
Chronograph Wristwatches: Precious Memories of the Twentieth Century (Three Volumes) by Paul White
Day-Date: The Presidential Rolex by Pucci Papaleo
Moonwatch Only: The Ultimate Omega Speedmaster Guide by Grégoire Rossier and Anthony Marquié
Patek Philippe Steel Watches by John Goldberger
Pocket Expert: Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Manual Winding by Osvaldo Patrizzi
Pocket Expert: Rolex Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona by Osvaldo Patrizzi
Rolex: History, Icons and Record Breaking Models by Mara Cappelletti and Osvaldo Patrizzi
The Impossible Collection of Watches by Nicholas Foulkes
Tudor Anthology by Alberto Isnardi
Ultimate Rolex Daytona by Pucci Papaleo
Watchmaking by George Daniels
In addition to vital watch texts, the HODINKEE Shop is stocking two beautiful and informative books about vintage cars. Though not necessarily directly watch related, if you appreciate thoughtful design and beautifully made machines, these are a fantastic way to experience not only some of the most beautiful cars ever made, but also the same kind of synthesis of mechanical intricacy and gorgeous aesthetics that make watchmaking so fascinating.
Vintage Cars by Ken Gross
The Impossible Collection of Cars by Dan Neil
