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The Connoisseur's Guide to Fine Timepieces: European Watch Company

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European Watch Company, a Boston-based retailer led by father-and-son duo Albert and Joshua Ganjei, has been a beacon for watch enthusiasts since 1993, offering exceptional service and building enduring relationships with their loyal clientele. Their book, The Connoisseur’s Guide to Fine Timepiec...
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Robin Swithinbank is a writer, journalist, editor, broadcaster and consultant working across the luxury sector, with a particular focus on fine watches. He began his career in journalism in 2003 and went on to found and edit the upmarket men’s lifestyle title The Jackal. He is a regular contributor to The New York Times, Financial Times, GQ, Esquire, Vanity Fair and Robb Report, and serves as Harrods’ contributing watch editor. Today, he is one of the leading international voices covering the luxury industry, appearing on panels and podcasts and operating at the intersection of business, culture and lifestyle. In 2022, he was a jury member of the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève. He lives in the UK with his wife and two children.

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In a world obsessed with speed, collecting watches is a gentle reminder to savor each moment.

— Joshua Ganjei, CEO, European Watch Co.

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Page count

304 pages

Number of illustrations

over 300

Language

English

Released on

May 2024

Dimensions

W 28 x L 35 x D 5 cm

Cover materials

Linen hardcover

ISBN

9781649803351

Weight

2.722 kg

Author

Robin Swithinbank

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