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

“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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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Artisan; First Edition, First Printing (October 31, 2017)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 216 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1579657141
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1579657147
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 11 x 7 x 1.1 inches

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Customers find the stories in the book interesting and engaging. They appreciate the high-quality images and consider it a great gift for watch enthusiasts. The book provides useful information about watches and their history. Readers praise the insightful writing and consider it a worthwhile purchase. The timeless appeal of wristwatches is also highlighted. Overall, customers find the book an enjoyable read that offers good value for money.

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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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4.8 out of 5 stars 1,300

4.5 out of 5 stars 84

4.6 out of 5 stars 68

5.0 out of 5 stars 3

4.8 out of 5 stars 145

4.8 out of 5 stars 670

Price

$25.08$25.08 $23.37$23.37 $19.99$19.99 $57.75$57.75 $14.99$14.99 $20.99$20.99

Filled with stunning photographs of the whole cars and of the exquisite details that make car lovers’ hearts beat just a little faster, as well as more than 80 personal stories, it’s a joy for every reader who knows that a car is never just a car. With its beautiful photographs and elegant look, A Man & His Kitchen is a stunning book, perfect for any man interested in cooking, no matter what level of expertise. A gorgeously illustrated collection of first-person stories on the sublime joy of flyfishing A Perfect Gift for the Cocktail Lover Inspiring, practical, and designed for entertaining, this beautifully designed deluxe box set includes two cocktail books and matching coasters. conic Watches. Some are heirlooms, connecting generations. Some are gifts, marking a milestone. And some are simply works of beauty, to be treasured for their aesthetics, value, and precision Celebrate the significance, the magic, and the mojo of the world’s most seductive instrument.

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Artisan; First Edition, First Printing (October 31, 2017)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 216 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1579657141
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1579657147
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 11 x 7 x 1.1 inches

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13 Reviews For This Product

  1. by Mom of Kids

    a little pricey but a beautiful book for watch lovers
    I purchased this as a gift, and when it arrived it was shrink-wrapped and well-packaged. The book slides into a hard outer sleeve. The detailed photography is gorgeous! This is a great gift for any guy who loves fine timepieces. A seriously cook coffee table book.

  2. by Quilter

    Beautiful Book
    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.

  3. by BigDaddy050970

    Timeless Stories of Timepieces and Their Owners
    “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.

  4. by Briana Burgess

    Thoughtful gift!
    ### A Man and His Watch: A Thoughtful GiftI 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.

  5. by KNDY

    Fantastic book! As a “Watch Guy”, I highly recommend it!
    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!

  6. by Paul A

    Insightful stories and great photos
    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.

  7. by Daniel Taylor

    A MUST HAVE
    An absolute MUST HAVE for any budding or seasoned watch fan/collector. Extremely well manufactured, gorgeous pictures, insightful writing. 10/10.

  8. by Gail(SPC) Duve

    Book about Rolex watches
    Purchased as a Christmas present and recipient loved it. Beautiful book with great photos. Reasonably priced, and it will be treasured forever.

  9. by Cliente Amazon

    Este livro relata diversos depoimentos de pessoas, algumas famosas e outras conhecidas da indústria, com seus relógios, experiências de vida que marcaram a sua existência e que perpetuam o amor pela relojoaria. Livro referência no assunto.

  10. by Marina

    This is a lovely book which I bought for my husband who is a watch fan. The book comes inside its own hard case, which is a nice, elegant touch. The stories are interesting and heartwarming. It’s also a lovely book to display on a coffee table or bookshelf. All round, a great buy.

  11. by Jörg-Christian

    Ein tolles Buch/Ratgeber für einen jungen Herren der upper class in Berlin-Dahlem😁

  12. by Ian

    Great stories around what connections people have to their watches, shows that there’s more to watches than high prices.

  13. by Flowers by Ou

    My husband love it!

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A Man & His Watch: Iconic Watches and Stories from the Men Who Wore Them

A Man & His Watch: Iconic Watches and Stories from the Men Who Wore Them

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