Miller's watches : a collector's guide

Watches offer the collector a combination of ingenious technology and decorative design.

This practical guide is a starting-point for the newcomer to the subject.

It begins with information on the components and mechanics of a watch, and goes on to explore watch design from rare 16th-century examples to state-of-the-art contemporary timepieces.

Arranged chronologically, each section describes mechanical developments and decorative trends, introduces major makers - including Breguet, Patek Philippe and Rolex - and offers collecting information.