WATCH BOOKS ONLY is now part of the WATCHFID organization.
The Reference Books on Watches.
OUR PROCESS MAKES THE DIFFERENCE.
Designed to guide both connoisseurs and novices alike, the “ONLY” books have been an undeniable success since the first publication: MOONWATCH ONLY in 2014. Our readers have praised the original and rigorous methodology, derived from our scientific training, used to describe and analyze the models evolution over time. For this reason, the same approach has been applied not only to classical printed books, but also to electronic guides, free downloadable in-depth reviews, and advisory services.
Since a few years, transaction prices for vintage watches have increased significantly, and these exaggerations have resulted in strong speculation on spare parts too. Our main goals with the “ONLY” books and other projects are on one side to educate and create awareness among watch enthusiasts, and on the other side to provide collectors with the key elements they will need to conclude smart transactions.
BOOKS
ROLEX COSMOGRAPH DAYTONA
Vol. 1: Manual Winding Models (1963-1988)
COSMOGRAPH DAYTONA… a legendary name among watch aficionados, one that conjures up montages of speed, engines and sound, but also synonymous with prestige and admiration. The origin of the myth is linked to a city in Florida, named Daytona Beach, famous for its sea- side motorcycle and car races. In 1959, the Daytona 500 race was born and three years later, Rolex was appointed official timekeeper of the Daytona International Speedway – heralding the story of the legendary Cosmograph Daytona.
The chronograph complication and the history of Rolex have always been inextricably linked. Rolex’s first foray into measuring time began already in the 1930s with the Manufacture’s very first Oyster chronograph model. In 1963, Rolex launched the Cosmograph Daytona, a sports chronograph that has perpetually evolved ever since, reflecting the spirit of the brand that has consistently striven to improve existing technology, always pushing the boundaries of technical feasibility.
The history and diversity of this chronograph is such that two (independent) volumes have been devoted to it. This first volume, dedicated to hand-wound Daytonas produced between 1963 and 1988, is a celebration of its illustrious history shaped by numerous individuals – although if we were to single out just one, it would definitely be Paul Newman.
MOONWATCH ONLY
The Ultimate OMEGA Speedmaster Guide
After years of research and observations, the authors present a complete panorama of the Moonwatch in a systematic work that is both technical and attractive, making it the inescapable reference book for this legendary watch.
FLIGHTMASTER ONLY
The OMEGA Pilot’s Watch
Based on their original methodology, the authors provide in this book a comprehensive account of the many variations and evolutions of the different Flightmaster models, and reveal for the first time an entirely unknown and remarkably rich story.
CHRONOMASTER ONLY
The Super-Chronograph by NIVADA & CROTON
Thanks to the authors’ trademark rigorous methodology, the signature of the “ONLY” reference works, this book reveals the incredible diversity of the Chronomaster models.
A MOON WATCH STORY
The Extraordinary Destiny of the OMEGA Speedmaster
This book retraces an extraordinary epic and the evolution of a unique and timeless watch which, from its beginnings in 1957 through to the current models, has remained endlessly fascinating.
NAVITIMER STORY
The Epic Saga of the BREITLING Chronograph
This second book in the WATCH STORIES series, dedicated to the history of emblematic timepieces, traces the heroic and unique destiny of the Navitimer from its creation to the current models.
E-BOOKS
IN ADDITION TO THE ORIGINAL BOOK,
WE HAVE CREATED THE PERFECT MOBILE GUIDE.
In this mobile guide, you won’t find all the details or historical information that have been gathered into the original book. Its focus is in a different direction: towards model identification, which is a key factor when searching for a Speedmaster.
Available in English, French, Italian, Spanish, German and Japanese.
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MOONWATCH ID
IDENTIFY YOUR SPEEDMASTER ONLINE
Based on the identification program included in e-Moonwatch Only, we have made it available for everyone.
This unique and user-friendly identification program allows you to identify any Speedmaster Moonwatch from the standard production.
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