Small Luxuries: Watches by Von Bader, David
Small Luxuries: Watches by Von Bader, David

Small Luxuries: Watches

Small Luxuries: Watches is the perfect guide and gift book for the aspiring or veteran horologist. Alongside...
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Author: David Von Bader
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
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Small Luxuries: Watches by Von Bader, David

Small Luxuries: Watches

$20.38
Small Luxuries: Watches by Von Bader, David

Small Luxuries: Watches

$20.38
Author: David Von Bader
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Description
Small Luxuries: Watches is the perfect 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 collecting, including:

  • Top Watch Brands & Models - From Rolex to Omega, classic and contemporary, collection starters to the most expensive and valued watches ever built, the book features a diverse array of storied and new-school manufacturers, models, and more, explaining their origins, stories, values, and more.
  • A Watch for Every Occasion - From timeless dress watches to hardworking field, military, and aviator watches, learn about the wide application of watches and timekeeping technology on land, sea, and air.
  • Resources for Aspiring Horologists - The watch world is wide and growing in value, and this book explains the hows and whys for those just beginning their watch-collecting journeys.

Author David Von Bader is a trusted and reliable watch collector and seasoned watch journalist. His expertise serves as a reliable stepping stone for those just beginning their collections or for seasoned enthusiasts who wish to rediscover the world of watch collecting.

Small Luxuries celebrates the artistry of the everyday objects that shape our style and stories. Each volume explores the craft, culture, and character behind these beloved obsessions, revealing how they evolve into lifelong passions. Richly illustrated and insightfully written, the series is a tribute to the makers, materials, and memories that turn familiar belongings into extraordinary icons of personal expression and style.

Also available from the series:
  • Small Luxuries: Vinyl
  • Small Luxuries: Film Cameras
  • Small Luxuries: Sneakers


Author: David Von Bader
Publisher: Motorbooks International
Published: 04/28/2026
Pages: 128
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.45lbs
Size: 7.18h x 5.13w x 0.64d
ISBN: 9780760399804

About the Author

David Von Bader is a New York-based journalist. He digs vintage watches, particularly those with a link to motorsports, old guitars, vinyl records, and Porsche culture. He's a firm believer in the value of range and embraces the whole of the high-brow/low-brow spectrum in all things. He can be reached at Davidvonbader@gmail.com.


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