Time Well Spent : A Beginners Guide to Collecting Watches (Without Losing Your Shirt - Or Your Marriage)
Overview
Have you ever looked at a watch and thought, "There's got to be more to this than just telling time"? There is. A lot more. And this book is your guide to all of it.
Written by a passionate collector with over 30 years of experience, Time Well Spent is the beginner's guide to watch collecting that doesn't take itself too seriously - but takes the craft very seriously indeed. Whether you're eyeing your first automatic movement or wondering why some watches cost more than a car, this book breaks it all down in plain English with plenty of laughs along the way.
Inside you'll find:
How mechanical watches actually work - explained without a engineering degree
The difference between a $50 Casio and a $50,000 Rolex
Where to buy, what to avoid, and how not to get fleeced
The secret language of watch collectors - fully decoded
How to build a meaningful collection on ANY budget
And much, much more
Whether you're a complete beginner or a curious enthusiast, Time Well Spent is the book every watch lover needs on their shelf - and the one every patient spouse deserves a dedication in
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Details
- ISBN-13: 9798197970725
- ISBN-10: 9798197970725
- Publisher: Independently Published
- Publish Date: June 2026
- Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.4 inches
- Shipping Weight: 0.56 pounds
- Page Count: 186
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