Title: A Man and His Watch Pdf Iconic Watches and Stories from the Men Who Wore Them
Author: Matthew Hranek
Published Date: 2017
Page: 216
—T: The New York Times Style Magazine
Paul Newman wore his Rolex Daytona every single day for 35 years until his death in 2008. The iconic timepiece, probably the single most sought-after watch in the world, is now in the possession of his daughter Clea, who wears it every day in his memory. Franklin Roosevelt wore an elegant gold Tiffany watch, gifted to him by a friend on his birthday, to the famous Yalta Conference where he shook the hands of Joseph Stalin and Winston Churchill. JFK’s Omega worn to his presidential inauguration, Ralph Lauren’s watch purchased from Andy Warhol’s personal collection, Sir Edmund Hillary’s Rolex worn during the first-ever summit of Mt. Everest . . . these and many more compose the stories of the world’s most coveted watches captured in A Man and His Watch. Matthew Hranek, a watch collector and NYC men’s style fixture, has traveled the world conducting firsthand interviews and diving into exclusive collections to gather the never-before-told stories of 76 watches, completed with stunning original photography of every single piece. Through these intimate accounts and Hranek’s storytelling, the watches become more than just timepieces and status symbols; they represent historical moments, pioneering achievements, heirlooms, family mementos, gifts of affection, and lifelong friendships.
A Must-Read for The Watch Nut I've always been a watch nut. This book is a well-done study of many famous people and their time pieces they've owned. While I have no hope in owning any of these iconic watches, it's comforting to know that I'm not the only crazy guy that gets excited over shinny things that tick!If you love your watch this book is for you I must say, this is a most unique book. The description on the back cover sums up what's inside very nicely, "Celebrate the enduring relationship between a man and his watch." Chances are good that if you are even considering this book you are a watch person and likely have one of those difficult to describe relationships with your watch or watches. I have a very small collection that includes a Rolex, a vintage Omega and a few vintage Hamiltons. All get wrist time depending on my mood and circumstances. I love them all and enjoy glancing at them and talking about them if someone asks questions. Inside A Man & His Watch you are introduced to mostly famous people whose names you will recognize along with descriptions of their favorite watches and why they think the watch is special. I am talking about people like Astronaut Wally Schirra who wore an Omega Speedmaster to the Moon, and actors like actors Sylvester Stallone and Paul Newman who also owned and wore neat watches. Interestingly not all of the watches in the book were expensive or even that unique. Its just that the watch was special to the owner for reasons provided. Photos of the many watches are beautiful, as is the format and layout of the book pages. The book binding is also very cool and includes an artfully designed slip in dust jacket. A Man & His Watch is definitely a keeper and I am sure I will read it more than once.Good for what is is For what this book is, it's tastefully done. My rating of 3 stars include the "what it is" part. I enjoy the story behind a watch. You'll get about 3-4 paragraphs per watch. I like great pictures of watches. You'll see 1 head on (high quality) photograph per watch. So take that and multiply it by about 2 dozen, and that's what this book is. The stories themselves are superficial (things like: My grandfather gave me this watch. I loved my grandfather. Every time I wear this watch I think of my grandfather.) Without more engaging stories, I ended up just looking at the picture (singular). I was finished the book in about 20 minutes. If that's what you're looking for, this book is well done.
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