Matthew Hranek - Un uomo e il suo orologio - 2019

Matt Hranek - Rolex: A Man and His Watch - 2019 "A Man and His Watch" by Matthew Hranek is a fascinating illustrated volume, published in Italy by L'ippocampo Edizioni, that explores the deep emotional and historical bond between men and their timepieces through unique anecdotes and close-up photographs of seventy-six legendary models. Within the pages of this splendid hardcover book, housed in an elegant case, the author gathers captivating anecdotes about pieces that belonged to great icons of history, sport, and show business, such as Paul Newman’s famous Rolex Daytona, the watch worn by Sir Edmund Hillary on Everest, and Nas’s Patek Philippe, turning each chapter into the intimate tale of a life measured by time. A journey through legendary models that have left their mark on history and pieces of purely emotional value. The selection includes great classics of watchmaking such as Rolex Daytona chronographs (including the legendary model that belonged to Paul Newman) and Omega Speedmasters linked to space exploration. Also featured are the formal elegance of Cartier Tank and the refined Patek Philippe, paired with sturdy military and diving watches, such as the famous Rolex Submariner and Panerai models. In addition to the most renowned Swiss brands, the author also curiously includes pop and ultra-functional objects, such as digital Casio G-Shock and colorful Swatch, extending to historic pocket or wrist models signed by Tiffany & Co. or Timex. The thread is not market price or technical complexity, but the extraordinary human and existential value these 76 pieces have represented for their owners.

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