Picture 1 of 5
Stock photo
Picture 1 of 5
Stock photo
Man and His Watch : Iconic Watches and Stories from the Men Who Wore Them by Matt Hranek
Texas Southern Picker (741)
100% positive feedback
Price:
$25.99
+ $5.99 shipping
Returns:
30 days returns. Buyer pays for return shipping. If you use an eBay shipping label, it will be deducted from your refund amount.
Condition:
- Buy It NowA Man & His Watch - Iconic Watches and Stories by Matt Hranek HARDCOVER 2017
Oops! Looks like we're having trouble connecting to our server.
Refresh your browser window to try again.
About this product
Product Identifiers
PublisherArtisan
ISBN-101579657141
ISBN-139781579657147
eBay Product ID (ePID)237377202
Product Key Features
LanguageEnglish
TopicFashion & Accessories, Clocks & Watches, Subjects & Themes / Fashion, Design, Photography, Antiques & Collectibles
AuthorMatt Hranek
IllustratorYes
Dimensions
Item Length11.3 In.
Item Height1 In.
Item Width7.3 In.
Item Weight41.4 Oz
Additional Product Features
LCCN2017-004928
TitleLeadingA
Book TitleMan and His Watch : Iconic Watches and Stories from the Men Who Wore Them
Dewey Decimal681.114
Intended AudienceTrade
Synopsis"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 travelled the world conducting first-hand 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., "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 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., "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.
Publication Year2017
Dewey Edition23
Reviews"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, "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 "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
FormatHardcover
LC Classification NumberNK7484.H73 2017
Number of Pages216 pages
All listings for this product
item 1 A Man & His Watch: Iconic Watches and Stories from the Men Who Wore Them
$13.24
Free shipping
item 2 A Man & His Watch: Iconic Watches and Stories from the Men Who Wore Them
$13.89
Free shipping
item 3 A Man & His Watch: Iconic Watches and Stories from the Men Who Wore Them
$14.37
Free shipping
item 5 A Man & His Watch: Iconic Watches and Stories from the Men Who Wore Them
$14.41
Free shipping
item 7 A Man & His Watch: Iconic Watches and Stories from the Men Who Wore Them
$16.02
Free shipping
item 22 A MAN AND HIS WATCH: ICONIC WATCHES AND STORIES FROM THE By Matt Hranek
$28.95
Free shipping
Ratings and Reviews
Most relevant reviews
- Aug 09, 2018
Great book for any man, as a gift or just for yourself!
Great gift for any man! This book is great in the fact that it’s really relatable. It’s not just about watches, it’s a journey into another man’s life and experiences. You feel connected with all the individuals and understand how they allocate each memory with their watch right there with them. If you want a fun read, with great stories, and to feel connected with another person, no matter if your personalities are alike or not, I highly suggest purchasing. It’s easy to read as well. It helps you look forward to the future but makes you appreciate the past. It helps you remember time in general (that is the purpose of a watch isn’t it?). As a man, when conversing with other men in day to day life, you talk about your watch or get complimented, but you rarely go converse about what all you and your watch have been through together. Sometimes you forget that accessory that’s been with you for so many years. In the day and age of having time right in your pocket on a cell phone, you wonder why even wear a watch. I asked myself this many times (no pun intended). But this book reassures the importance of men wearing watches and how each man can express their individuality with what watch they choose. Typically there isn’t literature on men’s style that is so relatable or worth taking time out of your day to read. And typically men don’t read about fashion, or at least I don’t. But this brings such relatable (can’t use that term enough) content that makes you appreciate waking up and looking good for the day. A watch is a man’s best companion, and really tells a tale about the man wearing it. It tells others who you are and what your about without any words. I, for example, wear mostly gold watches. For me, it’s a statement of being bold, recognizable, and a little extra ;) It tells people, I care what they think....but also don’t. It tells people a little about my culture and helps make me an individual. I am not just a senseless man. I am a man with individual taste but am proud of the common stigmas of my heritage and culture as well. The watch does all of this, but sadly, I, like many other men, am very forgetful. I forget the watch on my wrist. This book makes you more self aware of not only your personality, but what you find stylish, useful, and telling. It really brings out appreciation and a new perspective for your watch. If you’re a man, I highly suggest this book. Men can perceive a sense of companionship with the writers in the book. People say, dogs are a man’s best friend, but I say my watch is...after my wife ‘of course’. It never leaves my side, and if it does, I feel somehow empty without it. Wake up gentlemen, watches are still relevant and this book brings all the confirmation you need. A book by men for men.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- Aug 26, 2020
Fun for watch guys
Great, light, weekend reading if you’re into watches. Plenty of pictures with brief vignettes about the watches and the men who own them. Very light on technical specs and heavy on story telling.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- May 18, 2021
Love this book!
Really well done and covers every type of watch collector! It has some wonderful and touching stories of the memories attached to the watches these men own and wear. A watch really is a reflection of the man.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Oct 29, 2019
Good casual read
This book captures what I like about watches and watch collecting. It’s not always about a price tag or luxury. Watches are about memories or can tell a story. While I don’t know who all the people are in the book, I like their stories and history behind their watches.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- Jul 24, 2019
A man's watch book
This book is absolutely gorgeous I love it it will look so great and my husband's man caveVerified purchase: YesCondition: New
- Oct 11, 2022
A man and his watch
Great book! You can pick it up and start reading at any point. Truly is about the story, not just the watch!Verified purchase: Yes
- Jul 06, 2021
great read for any watch enthusiast
great quality print with interesting stories. more about watch ownership than the actual watchesVerified purchase: Yes
- May 31, 2021
Great book about watches and the stories behind them.
Would recommend this book to those who love and collect watches.Verified purchase: Yes
- Mar 05, 2018
For watch lovers
If you are a watch lover like me. You will absolutely love this book.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- Jun 25, 2018
Short Stories - Must read!
Must have book for your collection.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
