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Quartz WatchesCondition: BRAND NEW ISBN: 9781840919677 Year: 2025 Publisher: Octopus Description: Beginning with the very first electric watches and bringing us all the way up to the the Apple watch, via Swiss quartz, Japanese innovations and much more, Quartz Watches will transport you through time, uncovering the histories behind the most coveted electric watch models. *** 'On Christmas Day 1982, I received a magnificent stainless steel Seiko A 638 5000 in
Condition: BRAND NEWISBN: 9781840919677
Year: 2025
Publisher: Octopus
Description:
Beginning with the very first electric watches and bringing us all the way up to the the Apple watch, via Swiss quartz, Japanese innovations and much more, Quartz Watches will transport you through time, uncovering the histories behind the most coveted electric watch models.***'On Christmas Day 1982, I received a magnificent stainless steel Seiko A 638 5000 in brushed steel, which I have never tired of admiring. As is often the case, the combination of technology and design had given birth to a classic. For me, on the cusp on adolescence, it was a revelation.' Clement MazarianFrom the author and photographer of the highly successful Exceptional Watches, comes a new book bringing the story of watches bang up to date. Collector Clement Mazarian of Collection Personelle tells the stories of 90 era-defining electric, electronic and quartz watches from the 1920s up to the present day, each one meticulously catalogued and accompanied by a stunning image from celebrated photographer Henry Leutwyler. Illustrated technical pages clearly explain the mechanics of these timepieces, while profiles of the watches give readers insight into their cultural histories. Quartz Watches is a treasure trove for collectors and enthusiasts alike.Featured models include:- Bulova Accutron- Hamilton 500- Omega Electroquartz- Seiko Quartz Diver's- Casio G-Shock- Swatch Moonswatch- Louis Vuitton Monterey I
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★★★★★ 5
Great book for 2 year olds
Format: Board book
Great book. Our 2 year old grandchild loves it.
Donate some to local libraries to spread thw word.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 31, 2026
★★★★★ 5
A favorite for all ages!!
Format: Board book
What a sweet story! Both my 20 month old and my 3.5 year old love this book. Now whenever they see a banana they say “silly banana” or “sweet banana”! It is a favorite in our house!!
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Reviewed in the United States on December 2, 2025
★★★★★ 5
Hard cover and fun Illustration
Format: Board book, Format: Board book
My kids loved the book
We read it every night and they love the repetition of the almost song like funny bananas
And the end with the mirror is out delight funny faces and cuddling
Thanks for fun and enriching story
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Reviewed in the United States on November 4, 2025
★★★★★ 4
Cute Concept but a Little Abstract for Younger Kids
Format: Board book
The illustrations are bright and friendly and the board book format is sturdy, so it holds up well with little hands flipping pages a bit aggressively. The rhyming flows okay, not perfect poetry but not awkward either. That said, the concept might be a little abstract for very young kids depending on their age. Mine liked the pictures but didn’t fully connect the idea without explanation, so it ended up being more of a guided read than an independent “get it right away” story. It feels like a good conversation starter book rather than a quick bedtime read you can breeze through half asleep. Still cute, just something to be aware of depending on your kid.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 14, 2026
★★★★★ 5
A Book That Made the Moon Extra Special
Format: Board book, Format: Board book
This book has quickly become a favorite in our home. Our daughter absolutely loves the playful idea of the moon looking like a banana, and how many bananas come together to make a full moon. Since reading it, she gets so excited pointing out both bananas and the moon, and it’s been amazing to see her make that connection. It’s her first choice every morning and every evening at story time. The concept is simple, imaginative, and perfectly suited for young children. It’s become a cherished part of our daily routine, and we highly recommend it.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2026