If you love collecting luxury watches, you must read these books for watch lovers

If you are a watch lover, reading about them is a great way to relax and replenish your knowledge. Not only will you be able to pick the best pieces for yourself but also guide others when buying a watch.

Why Read Books on Watches?

• The world of watches is wide and the trends seem to have changed in the past few decades. We have heard time and time again that Switzerland is heaven on earth for watch lovers. But America has now become the biggest watch market while also leaving Hong Kong behind. Only a true watch aficionado would know these facts.

In the world of Horology, there are numerous watchmakers, models, versions, iterations, features, and techniques. They range from inexpensive quartz watches to very rare but well-known collectible vintage watches. 

• So if you are a watch aficionado, you have to start reading books on watches and magazines to learn more about vintage design models, innovations, technology, and features. Fasten your seat belt, and let’s take you to the journey of these books to take inspiration from.

5 Books for Watch Lovers

• There are many books on this particular niche. Some are dedicated to specific models and cover them comprehensively, while others reveal the heart of the history of watches. 

To help you find the best watch books, we’ve put together a list of some cool watch books everyone should read.

Rolex Encyclopedia

This is the most comprehensive and complete guide to Rolex. A must-read for Rolex fans. It has info on all Rolex models that have been manufactured from 1905 to the present day. This encyclopedia has three volumes. 

This book explains in detail everything you need to know about Rolex watches, including the brand, history, and many things you never knew about watches. The bonus is that the book looks good and will be a nice decoration for your bookcase or coffee table.

The Watch Book (Lifestyle)

The Watch Book is not aimed at any specific brand. This book focuses on seeing the beauty and shows that a watch is more than just a way to measure time. This book demonstrates the importance of watches and highlights an impressive combination of precision machinery, craftsmanship, high-quality materials, and innovation.

In this book, you can read about the world’s best watches and what makes them special. This book describes 18 major watchmakers, including brands such as Patek Philippe, Rolex, and Cartier.

The Watch: Thoroughly Revised

If you want to dive deeper into some aspects of watchmaking, think of this book as a store. It begins with the history of a wide range of timekeeping devices, from solar signs to modern patchwork quilts. It contains the chronicles of the 50 most prominent watchmakers in history. 

In this book, you will also find practical advice on buying and caring for your watch and an extensive vocabulary for watch-related terms.

The Golden Age of the Swiss Wristwatch

Authored by Bruce Shawky – who is also one of the renowned suppliers of vintage watches – this is another great read you should not miss out on. This collection of 350 pages describes the decades after World War II. 

Not only are watches described in an interesting and sometimes surprising way, but the advertisement itself is often beautiful and contains information that is difficult to find elsewhere. 

A Moon Watch Story

This book is one of the most popular Speedmaster books that every Speedmaster fan should read. It guides you through the development process of Speedsmater watches from 1957 to the present day, including the history and model of the Speedmaster.

Final Verdict

This sums up the round-up of my favorite books on watches. Although the list is infinite and you can find thousands of other great books. We hope that this list will help you find the perspective on which books to read.

For more book suggestions you can visit the Lido Watch Clubs’ book section. They have a huge collection to satisfy your appetite for books.