Horology: An Illustrated Primer on the History, Philosophy, and Science of Time, with an Overview of the Wristwatch and the Watch Industry

I own too many watch books, and certainly didn't need this one. Yet, I bought it and am glad I did. This is a wonderful book. Goes into technical details on the inner workings of the watch, but not too deep. Useful topics, great pictures. This one is a keeper.

Received this as a gift, I love it.Beautifully pictures, informative text.A++

As an author, myself, I deeply appreciate and have fallen in love with this book. Kaplan's tone is relaxed, comfortable, friendly and so easy to read. The book is a beautiful combination of coffee table photo book, history text, philosophical examination, technical details and much more. This is EXACTLY what I was looking for as an amateur horologist. I cannot recommend it highly enough if you're looking to learn more about horology.

Arrived on time and as described.

I just started reading this book and am really enjoying it. I just bought my first Omega so I thought I should learn a little more about watches. I appreciate all of the detail and arcane facts. Lots of interesting history and useful information. Three-D diagrams were helpful in understanding how a mechanical watch works. The only shortcoming so far is that the footnotes, while enjoyable, are hard to read due to their size and type-face

Any watch collector will enjoy

Bought this as a gift for my brother-in-law. He loved it. Very high quality book and nice dust cover. Beautiful pictures, fun, and informative. Great for anyone interested in watches.

This historical text on the origins of horology and timepieces is a masterpiece for any watch enthusiast like myself. Written in a text accessible to the average reader, it isn’t full of technical jargon that would render it inappropriate for the coffee table. Great illustrations and high-quality production overall. Highly recommended.