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A Man & His Watch: Iconic Watches and Stories from the Men Who Wore Them
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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
—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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A Man & His Watch: Iconic Watches and Stories from the Men Who Wore Them
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Original price was: $45.00.$24.99Current price is: $24.99.
Jennifer Fouche –
Excelente livro, muito bem escrito e com fotos de ótima qualidade. Super recomendado!!!
BigDaddy050970 –
I am a watch guy! I am also a guy who reads about watches, learning more about the tradition and history behind the watchmaker and the company, while learning about the product releases since the company’s inception.
But I saw a book that was different from watch books that I typically read.
I decided to give Matt Hranek’s October 2017 book “A Man & His Watch: Iconic Watches and Stories from the Men Who Wore Them” a try because it’s a book in which men share their stories of an important watch (or watches) that have true meaning for them.
May they be watches they received from a loved one, a friend or something they won from a competition, I believe there is a story behind a watch for some owners and that is what made me interested in giving this book a try.
The hardcover book comes with a slipcase (with both sides opened) and the book features the cover of a Model 6263 Big Red Rolex Daytona once owned by the late Paul Newman and now owned by his youngest daughter Clea, who can be seen in many interviews and events sporting the watch.
For those not familiar with the watch, the Paul Newman watch is the most expensive of all time. There are two Rolex Daytona watches which Paul Newman owned, one he wore from 1969 through 1984 which was a Model 6239 Rolex Daytona which he gave to his daughter Nell’s boyfriend at the time, James Cox, who didn’t own a watch and Paul Newman gave his old watch to him.
James had it in his possession for many years until 2016 when he contacted renown auctioneer Aurel Bacs and that Paul Newman’s Model 6239 Rolex Daytona was sold in October 2017 at an auction by Philips for $17,752,500 and has now become the most expensive watch ever.
The watch is the “holy grail” for hardcore watch collectors and is known as the Paul Newman watch.
The watch had the inscription “Drive Careful, Me” (which his wife Joanne Woodward gifted him back in 1969) but the reason why Newman gave it to a young Cox at the time, aside from him not having a watch, was also the fact that Joanne bought him a new Model 6263 Big Red Rolex Daytona which had the inscription “Drive Slowly, Joanne”.
Clea Newman decided to sell the watch in December 2020, consigning it to an auction with proceeds benefiting charitable organizations founded by Paul Newman.
But these are stories that I find fascinating. How people come across watches, may they be luxury watches or inexpensive watches, just reading those stories is something I enjoy reading about.
And numerous stories are featured in Matt Hranek’s “A Man & His Watch: Iconic Watches and Stories from the Men Who Wore Them”.
While I’m not going to discuss many of the stories featured (because if you are interested in watches, I really do want you to check this book out!), you do have numerous people such as Mario Andretti, Dimitri Dimitrov, Kikuo Ibe, James Lamdin, Paul Boutros, Mark Cho, Kenta Watanabe, Tom Sachs, Josh Condon and many more individuals who contributed to this book.
Featuring great macro shots of the watch on a black background (just the front of the case/dial with part of the strap from the top and bottom), I had a great time reading this book, but since it’s shorter at around over 216 pages, I made sure to read two entries a day, so I can thoroughly enjoy the book.
There was one review that he found the book “boring” and “uninspired” because they are not “watch guys”, while I respect one’s opinion, personally for me, I’m a watch guy but I enjoyed this book because they are not all “watch guys”. There are more than enough watch bulletin boards/forums to read from watch guys who come across a watch.
I don’t want to read a story about a person who scored a cool watch on eBay, or bought a watch at a cool deal from a seller/trader on a popular watch forum. I want genuine stories from people, from all facets of life, who kept a watch they were given, no matter if they were “watch guys” or not, why the watch they kept has meaning.
While I’m sure there are many men who have received cool watches handed down to them or those who scored a luxury watch at an estate sale, personally I feel these stories can continue on for a volume 2 of “A Man & His Watch”, which I hope Hranek does consider.
I feel that this book can be utilized as a coffee table book for those who need a middle-sized book to stack upon a larger book. For me, if I was to enter someone’s home and saw this book on their coffee table, it would be a good communication starter and heck, I would buy this book immediately just knowing what it’s about.
I personally discovered this book actually looking for a Rolex historical coffee table book and saw this come up on the search and immediately had to give it a try and so glad I did. It’s the kind of book you don’t see being made. Watch books are usually about the history or are watch photo books, this one is quite special and unique and I’m grateful to Hranek for working on this book and hope for a second volume!
Matt Hranek’s “A Man & His Watch: Iconic Watches and Stories from the Men Who Wore Them” is highly recommended!
OctavioR –
Great stories around what connections people have to their watches, shows that there’s more to watches than high prices.
Ian –
Alles wie beschrieben.
Paul A –
If you’re currently only casually enjoying watches and have addition issues I wouldn’t buy this book. Great stories and photos. It made me buy two watches!
Paul Bergquist –
The photos and stories are what make this book so much fun to read and enjoy. Its not a long book and the photography is excellent. Some of the watches are real gems, others not so much. Perfect gift for the watch geek in your life.
Briana Burgess –
“A Man & His Watch” by Matt Hranek is an ode to the timeless appeal of wristwatches and the stories behind them. This coffee table book features a collection of anecdotes from various men, including actors, athletes, musicians, and collectors, who have cherished their watches over the years.
The author artfully captures the emotional attachment between men and their watches, and how each timepiece holds a special place in their hearts. From a watch given as a gift from a grandfather to the watch worn by a father during his service in the military, the stories are poignant and personal.
The book also provides a brief history of watchmaking, highlighting notable brands and their contributions to the industry. The stunning photography of the watches, along with vintage advertisements and images, add to the book’s appeal.
Whether you are a watch enthusiast or not, “A Man & His Watch” is a captivating read that celebrates the sentimental value of timepieces and the memories they evoke.
Albert –
I gifted this book to my son and he loved it. It’s perfect for any watch collector or seller.
Shawzer22 –
Un gran libro para los amantes de la buena relojería, recomendable como regalo u obsequio. La calidad de las fotografías y la sencilléz de su contenido es simplemente excelente. Es un libro, hasta cierto punto, inspirador.
WEBER PERISSIN –
I ordered this book for my watch loving husband and it was hit! Bonus, it makes a beautiful coffee table book as well. I myself have even taken some time to read some of these watch stories and it is really well done and very interesting.
Briana Burgess –
### A Man and His Watch: A Thoughtful Gift
I bought “A Man and His Watch” as a gift, and my husband loved it. He enjoyed the fascinating history behind each watch and found the stories captivating. The packaging was well-done, and the quality is excellent.
KNDY –
Stumbled across this while looking at watches – this is a great little read. Excellent photography and nice , short stories about each featured timepiece. Worth it for any watch fan. Slip case presentation is classy. Great for display along with a few watches.
Quilter –
Photography is amazing!
The stories that go with the watches are very interesting and some are really meaningful. We did the puzzle that goes with this book- actually it’s a Father’s Day Gift- and spent some very enjoyable time reading about the watches as we put the puzzle together.