From Seamaster to Seamaster

The First 70 Years

Omega, Shigeru Ban (Autoren)

Buch | Hardcover

360 Seiten

2018
Rizzoli International Publications (Verlag)
978-0-8478-6540-6 (ISBN)

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A celebration of the Omega Seamaster watch s seventieth anniversary with exclusive photographs that truly bring the legendary timepiece to life.

When the Swiss watchmaker Omega debuted its Seamaster diving watch in 1948, the house proved that functionality and style could coexist. This luxurious volume marks seventy years of Seamaster, exploring the model s excellent craftsmanship, evolving design, and enduring charm. Inspired by the waterproof wristwatches of World War II, the Seamaster appealed to active individuals desiring a watch for town, sea, and country a heritage that shines through today. A precious collectible object, this tome features never-before-seen photographs of vintage and contemporary Seamasters, as well as different shades of paper. For those who appreciate fine timepieces and extraordinary pieces of bookmaking, this new edition is bound to delight.

Omega is a Swiss watchmaker founded in 1848. The American Army, NASA, and the Olympic committee have notably chosen its watches as official timekeepers. Shigeru Ban is a Pritzker Prize winning Japanese architect known for his innovative work with paper. Philippe Lacombe is a French still-life photographer.

Erscheinungsdatum	01.10.2018
Zusatzinfo	300 Colour and Black and White Photographs
Verlagsort	New York
Sprache	englisch
Maße	241 x 312 mm
Themenwelt	Kunst / Musik / Theater ► Antiquitäten
Themenwelt	Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Freizeit / Hobby ► Sammeln / Sammlerkataloge
ISBN-10	0-8478-6540-1 / 0847865401
ISBN-13	978-0-8478-6540-6 / 9780847865406
Zustand	Neuware