Hippocampus Edizioni Book A man and his watch

Ippocampo Edizioni presents a collection of books on the most important international fashion houses. Design books and books to collect capable of furnishing any room in your home with style.

A tribute to the enduring bond between a man and his watch. Paul Newman's Rolex Daytona, received as a gift from his wife Joanne Woodward; astronaut Wally Schirra's Omega Speedmaster, the first watch to travel to the moon; the gold Submariner that Sylvester Stallone gave himself when he realized he had made it; Nas' Patek Philippe, a perfect example of his unique style; the Rolex Oyster Perpetual worn by Sir Edmund Hillary when he climbed Everest. Whether it's a watchmaking masterpiece that splits the second or a simple watch with great sentimental value, there's always a story to tell behind it. Matthew Hranek, collector and New York style icon, has traveled the world to collect the interviews in this book, dive into the most exclusive collections, and gather the unpublished stories of 76 watches, presented with captivating photos of each individual specimen. Thanks to these stories and to Hranek's pen, watches are not limited to marking time or status symbols; they manage to represent historic moments, innovative achievements, family heirlooms, sincere gifts and indissoluble friendships.

Dimensions 18 x 28.5cm
Binding hardback, placed in slipcase
Pages 216
Year 2019
ISBN 9788867224098
Price €29.90