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A Man & His Watch: Iconic Watches and Stories from the Men Who Wore Them Hardcover – October 31, 2017

by Matt Hranek (Author)
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“I’ve paged through stacks of books on the history of watches. . . . But I hadn’t come across a book that actually moved me until I picked up A Man and His Watch. The volume is filled with heartfelt stories.”
—T: The New York Times Style Magazine

"There are a bunch of beautifully illustrated watch books out there, but A Man & His Watch by Matt Hranek is more than that. It speaks to the nature of watches as deeply personal items."
—Gear Patrol, Coffee Table Books Our Staff Can’t Live Without

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.
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  1. Part of series
    A Man & His
  2. Print length
    216 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publisher
    Artisan
  5. Publication date
    October 31, 2017
  6. Dimensions
    11 x 7 x 1.1 inches
  7. ISBN-10
    1579657141
  8. ISBN-13
    978-1579657147
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Celebrate That Special Bond Between Men and Cars, and the Stories That Connect Them Classic Home Cooking and Entertaining with Style at the WM Brown Farm Drink in 100 Years of History with This Love Letter to One of the World's Most Popular Cocktails The Martini will give readers insight into the drink’s nineteenth-century-origins, as well as the tools for making 35 simple variations of the drink. Inspiring, practical, and designed for entertaining, this beautifully designed deluxe box set includes two cocktail books and matching coasters.
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“I’ve paged through stacks of books on the history of watches. . . . But I hadn’t come across a book that actually moved me until I picked up A Man and His Watch. The volume is filled with heartfelt stories.”
—T: The New York Times Style Magazine

“Awesome. . . . Contains dozens of beautifully photographed watches. The real joy, though, is found in the stories that unfold about each one.”
—GQ.com

“A grand testimony to the idea that, rather than just telling the time, a watch can serve as a marker of a particular moment or memory. . . . Sumptuously photographed.”
—MrPorter.com
 
“The perfect holiday gift . . . this elegant book is a celebration of the longstanding love affair between a man and the clock on his wrist.”
—Jetset magazine

“The watch through Matt Hranek’s lens is much more than a time-telling device; it’s a vehicle through which the men in A Man and His Watch tell their tales of achievement, love, and loss. This may be the first book to unlock not only why wristwatches remain the subject of such attention today, a generation after their purpose was lost to PCs and smartphones, but also why we began to cherish them so much in the first place.”
—Benjamin Clymer, founder and executive editor of Hodinkee
 
“Great watches not only tell time—they also tell stories. Matt Hranek has assembled a wonderful collection of stories and images representing a diverse and fascinating group of horological devotees.”
—Jay McInerney, author of Bright Lights, Big City

“A wonderful meditation not just on watches, but on how men use them to better understand their fathers, their families, and ultimately their own place in the world.”
—Gary Shteyngart, author of Little Failure and Super Sad True Love Story
 
“This book, naturally, is about remarkable watches. But it’s really about why objects have meaning—who made them and why. Together it’s a collective history about what we inherit, what we pass on, and the stories we tell that become more important over time.”
—David Coggins, author of Men and Style
 
“A mechanical watch consumes no power and possesses no energy except that which you bestow upon it by winding it or simply moving. And in return it becomes your most trusted companion, allowing you to navigate the glorious pathway that is life with unfailing precision. With A Man and His Watch, Matt Hranek brings to life the ineffable bond we make with the amazing machine with a heartbeat that lives on our wrist. And I can’t think of a better person to chronicle this.”
—Wei Koh, founder of The Rake

About the Author

Matt Hranek is the author of The Martini, The Negroni, A Man & His Watch, and A Man & His Car, as well as a photographer, a director, and the founder/editor of the men’s lifestyle magazine WM Brown. He and his family divide their time between Brooklyn and the Wm Brown farm in upstate New York, though he can also be spotted quite often in old-school bars around Europe, Negroni in hand. Find him on Instagram at @wmbrownproject.

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Matt Hranek is the author of The Martini, The Negroni, A Man & His Watch, A Man & His Car, and A Man & His Kitchen as well as a photographer, a director, and the founder/editor of the men’s lifestyle magazine WM Brown. He and his family divide their time between Brooklyn and the Wm Brown farm in upstate New York, though he can also be spotted quite often in old-school bars around Europe, Negroni in hand.

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4.8 out of 5 stars
5,041 global ratings

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Customers find this book to be an interesting read with excellent photos and fascinating history behind each watch, making it a perfect gift or coffee table addition for watch enthusiasts. Moreover, the book receives praise for its well-written short stories and stunning visuals, with one customer noting how it takes readers through the history of iconic timepieces. Additionally, customers consider it a valuable resource for collectors, worth more than its cost.
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241 customers mention content, 229 positive, 12 negative
Customers find the book enjoyable and well done, with one customer particularly praising the superb images.
Great Book, reflects on what we all know... Emotional Attachment always trumps Horological Significance. Great short stories that we all relate to....Read more
Such a great read. Poignant in some parts. Great histories of watches and stories of how watches have touched each person’s life.Read more
A very nice read, full of great watches and great stories.Read more
Great coffee table book and I love the detail of the book cover!Read more
70 customers mention photography, 70 positive, 0 negative
Customers appreciate the photography in the book, praising the excellent and lovely pictures of timepieces, along with the brilliant combination of photos and stories.
...It's a must have for watch lovers. So many great photos and stories. I read it through in about 2 hours.Read more
...Excellent photography and nice , short stories about each featured timepiece. Worth it for any watch fan. Slip case presentation is classy....Read more
Absolutely loved this book. It has incredible stories with beautiful pictures that catch your attention with every flip of the page....Read more
Great pictures of gorgeous classic watches. The accompanying stories often are of little value. Probably overpriced.Read more
49 customers mention gift, 49 positive, 0 negative
Customers find the book to be a perfect gift, particularly suitable for coffee tables and watch enthusiasts.
Great gift for my son who collects watches.Read more
...The individual stories are captivating. This book is a perfect gift for anyone with the slightest interest in watches and some very big named people...Read more
### A Man and His Watch: A Thoughtful Gift I bought "A Man and His Watch" as a gift, and my husband loved it....Read more
Great gift idea!Read more
49 customers mention visuals, 48 positive, 1 negative
Customers appreciate the book's visuals, describing them as absolutely stunning and beautifully done, with many praising the photos of the watches. One customer notes the inclusion of vintage advertisements and images, while another highlights the combination of great pictures with corresponding history.
Purchased as a Christmas present and recipient loved it. Beautiful book with great photos. Reasonably priced, and it will be treasured forever.Read more
...a birthday gift for our son who is fascinated by watches...it is beautifully done with compelling stories... he loves it !!!!Read more
...Never heard of it, so I found it here. This is truly a piece of art! Not just for the content, but also for how intricate the book is made....Read more
Beautiful, historic, and an absolute blast to readRead more
29 customers mention informative, 28 positive, 1 negative
Customers find the book insightful and informative, providing fascinating histories behind each iconic watch. One customer notes how it takes readers through the history of these timepieces, while another highlights its deep-dive horological details.
Very interesting and informative book. If you are beginner or even pro you will enjoy every page of this great book.Read more
Really insightfulRead more
Great book, great conversation piece. Awesome history and content. I highly recommend!Read more
...if there was more detail but the photos are excellent and the perspective is unique. You can read it in an hour so enjoy the time!...Read more
26 customers mention collectability, 26 positive, 0 negative
Customers find this book to be an excellent resource for watch collectors, making it a great addition to libraries and coffee tables.
One of the best watch related book for collectors, connoisseurs. I find myself going back and reading the book from time to time....Read more
...from various men, including actors, athletes, musicians, and collectors, who have cherished their watches over the years....Read more
...Not only can watches can be flex showpieces and collectibles, but they can say a lot about your time, your appreciation for the art and how they're...Read more
This was a great find! A surprisingly interesting book. Gave it as a gift to a few "watch lovers" in my life and they were thrilled!Read more
16 customers mention value for money, 12 positive, 4 negative
Customers find the book worth more than its cost.
Beautiful book, worth every penny.Read more
...similar to a coffee table book but in a more compact size, really great value!Read more
...The accompanying stories often are of little value. Probably overpriced.Read more
...This should have been an expensive book, it is so good. But it is inexpensive, surprisingly.Read more
13 customers mention writing quality, 11 positive, 2 negative
Customers praise the writing quality of the book, particularly its well-crafted short stories.
Great stories and well written, I kept looking forward to the next watch ownership story in the book. Would like to see a second book with more....Read more
...photographed pictures of watches accompanied by (mostly) elegantly written and edited essays about the connection between an individual and a watch....Read more
...I find myself going back and reading the book from time to time. Very well written and a must have.Read more
Great book & stories, well writenRead more