100 Cult Watches Book by Thierry Gasquez and Emmanuel Lacroix

This 128-pages table-book is part of the « 100 Cult » collection published by SOLAR.

THE BOOK

A sensible mixture of historical pieces, exceptional series and must-have models, the « 100 Cult » series tell the story of everyday objects such as cars, boats, wine, whiskey…

The book in question is about horology, in which readers will discover this extraordinary world through the eyes of watch amateurs, who selected contemporary watches, all considered as must-have models. Rolex Daytona, Hublot Big Bang, Omega Speedmaster and Jaeger-Lecoultre Reverso are presented, but you will also find less popular but extraordinary timepieces : De Bethune, Philippe Dufour, Vianney Halter or MB&F…

This very elegant, beautifully-designed book provides a lot of documentation and superb pictures. Very accurate and comprehensive information will satisfy the well-founded curiosity of both amateurs and neophytes. 

THE AUTHORS

After superior Human Resources Studies, Emmanuel Lacroix started his career in the National Civil Service. His love for beautiful things attratcted him to traditional, mechanical horology; he soon converted his friend Thierry Gasquez (superior legal and literature studies).

They shared this common passion and decided to create Passion Horlogère in 2009, an association aiming at promoting horology thanks to a team of other watch fans.

Since then, their involvement has taken on a variety of forms : watch manufactures visit, conferences involving influencial actors of the market, development of the Passion Horlogère Website ; they also regularly write articles in several magazines…

Emmanuel and Thierry were more than happy to share their knowledge with well-established members of the Horological market and members of Passion Horlogère, in order to be provide this guide to the fabulous world of watchmaking. 

Public sales price: 19,95 € (Available in Belgium, Canada, France, Luxembourg, Switzerland)

Thierry Gasquez
Emmanuel LaCroix