Grand Complications
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A Grand Complication
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Author : Stacy Perman
language : en
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Release Date : 2013-02-19
A Grand Complication written by Stacy Perman and has been published by Simon and Schuster this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-02-19 with History categories.
Two wealthy and powerful men engage in a decades-long contest to create and possess the most remarkable watch in history. James Ward Packard of Warren, Ohio, was an entrepreneur and a talented engineer of infinite curiosity, a self-made man who earned millions from his inventions, including the design and manufacture of America’s first luxury car—the elegant and storied Packard. Henry Graves, Jr., was the very essence of blue-blooded refinement in the early 1900s: son of a Wall Street financier, a central figure in New York high society, and a connoisseur of beautiful things—especially fine watches. Then, as now, expensive watches were the ultimate sign of luxury and wealth, but in the early twentieth century the limitless ambition, wealth, and creativity of these two men pushed the boundaries of mathematics, astronomy, craftsmanship, technology, and physics to create ever more ingenious timepieces. In any watch, features beyond the display of hours, minutes, and seconds are known as “complications.” Packard and Graves spurred acclaimed Swiss watchmaker Patek Philippe to create the Mona Lisa of timepieces—a fabled watch that incorporated twenty-four complications and took nearly eight years to design and build. For the period, it was the most complicated watch ever created. For years it disappeared, but then it surfaced at a Sotheby’s auction in 1999, touching off a heated bidding war, shattering all known records when it fetched $11 million from an anonymous bidder. New York Times bestselling author Stacy Perman takes us from the clubby world of New York high society into the ateliers of the greatest Swiss watchmakers, and into the high-octane, often secretive subculture of modern-day watch collecting. With meticulous research, vivid historical details, and a wealth of dynamic personalities, A Grand Complication is the fascinating story of the thrilling duel between two of the most intriguing men of the early twentieth century. Above all, it is a sweeping chronicle of innovation, the desire for beauty, and the lengths people will go to possess it.
Grand Complications
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Grand Complications written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on with Wrist watches categories.
The Grand Complication
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Author : Allen Kurzweil
language : en
Publisher: Hyperion
Release Date : 2002-08-21
The Grand Complication written by Allen Kurzweil and has been published by Hyperion this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002-08-21 with Fiction categories.
Critically acclaimed for his international bestseller, "A Case of Curiosities," Kurzweil presents "The Grand Complication"--a modern-day tale of literary intrigue, deviant passions, and delicious secrets.
Designing Luxury Brands
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Author : Diana Derval
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2018-04-13
Designing Luxury Brands written by Diana Derval and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-04-13 with Business & Economics categories.
This book shows how to build successful luxury brands using the power of sensory science and neuro-physiology. The author introduces – based on inspiring business cases like Tesla, Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Hermès, Moncler, Louboutin, or Sofitel in industries such as Fashion, Automotive or Leisure – groundbreaking scientific methods - like the Derval Color Test® taken by over 10 million people - to predict luxury shoppers’ preferences and purchasing patterns and illustrates common and unique features of successful luxury brands. Through various practical examples and experiments, readers will be able to build, revamp, or expand luxury brands and look at luxury from a new angle.
Grand Complications Volume Viii
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Author : Tourbillon International
language : en
Publisher: Rizzoli Publications
Release Date : 2012-06-05
Grand Complications Volume Viii written by Tourbillon International and has been published by Rizzoli Publications this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-06-05 with Antiques & Collectibles categories.
Grand Complications, Volume VIII provides a detailed overview of complicated watchmaking. This reference work for connoisseurs deals with each of the major horological complications by theme, from their history through to their most recent developments. Multi-complications, minute repeaters and sonneries, tourbillons, equations of time, perpetual calendars, chronographs, jump hours and retrograde mechanisms, GMTs and multiple time zones are reviewed in great detail. With the latest creations by more than twenty-three elite watch manufacturers displayed and accompanied by technical descriptions, this book has earned respect among connoisseurs.
Enchanted Objects
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Author : Allan Hepburn
language : en
Publisher: University of Toronto Press
Release Date : 2010-03-27
Enchanted Objects written by Allan Hepburn and has been published by University of Toronto Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-03-27 with Art categories.
Enchanted Objects investigates the relationship between visual art and contemporary fiction, addressing the problems that arise when paintings, deluxe books, porcelains, or statues are represented in contemporary novels. The distinction between objects and art objects depends on aesthetics. While some objects are authenticated through museum exhibits, others are hidden, broken, neglected, coveted, hoarded, or salvaged. Allan Hepburn asks four broad questions about aesthetics and value: What is a detail in visual art? Is all art ornamental? Does the value of an object increase because it is fragile? What defines ugliness? Contemporary novels, such as Tracy Chevalier's Girl with a Pearl Earring, Barry Unsworth's Stone Virgin, and Bruce Chatwin's Utz offer implicit answers to these questions while critiquing museums and the determination to invest objects with value through display. Addressing current debates in museum studies, cultural studies, art history, and literary criticism, Enchanted Objects develops an extensive theory of how contemporary literature engages with and relates to aesthetic objects.
Luxury Goods Depreciation
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Author : Gideon Fairchild
language : en
Publisher: Publifye AS
Release Date : 2025-02-27
Luxury Goods Depreciation written by Gideon Fairchild and has been published by Publifye AS this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2025-02-27 with Business & Economics categories.
Luxury Goods Depreciation explores the fascinating world where some high-end items gain value over time while others rapidly lose it. It examines the key determinants of luxury asset valuation, such as the interplay between intrinsic value, based on materials and craftsmanship, and perceived value, driven by brand reputation and consumer psychology. One surprising insight is how scarcity, whether natural or artificially created, significantly impacts an item's collectibility and long-term value within the luxury market. The book argues that a complex mix of economic, social, and psychological factors, going beyond simple supply and demand, influences the financial performance of luxury goods. It uses economic data, auction records, and market reports to provide a comprehensive view. Structured in four parts, the book progresses from defining core concepts to analyzing drivers of appreciation and depreciation, and concludes with case studies across various luxury categories like watches, cars, art, and fashion, offering practical investment strategies.
Sustainable Luxury Build A High End Brand That Profits With A Purpose
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Author : Favour Emeli
language : en
Publisher: Recorded Books
Release Date : 2025-01-29
Sustainable Luxury Build A High End Brand That Profits With A Purpose written by Favour Emeli and has been published by Recorded Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2025-01-29 with Business & Economics categories.
Sustainable Luxury: Build a High-End Brand That Profits with a Purpose Luxury and sustainability are no longer mutually exclusive. Sustainable Luxury shows you how to create a high-end brand that not only delivers exceptional products and services but also has a positive impact on the planet. This book guides you through the process of integrating sustainability into every aspect of your luxury business, from sourcing materials and ethical production practices to reducing your carbon footprint and engaging in corporate social responsibility. Learn how to build a luxury brand that resonates with eco-conscious consumers, enhances your brand’s reputation, and delivers lasting value while maintaining high-quality standards. Sustainable Luxury goes beyond the basics of eco-friendly business practices. It reveals how to tell your sustainability story in a way that connects with your customers and strengthens their loyalty. With case studies from successful luxury brands that have embraced sustainability, this book provides you with the knowledge and strategies to build a brand that profits with a purpose. Whether you're in fashion, hospitality, or another luxury industry, this book helps you create a sustainable business model that stands out in today’s marketplace and attracts a new generation of conscious consumers.
The Right Sensory Mix
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Author : Diana Derval
language : en
Publisher: Springer Nature
Release Date : 2022-04-08
The Right Sensory Mix written by Diana Derval and has been published by Springer Nature this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-04-08 with Business & Economics categories.
Many companies fail to acknowledge and analyze disparities observed among customers and simply put them down to culture or emotion. New neuroendocrinological research proves that people are rational: They just have a different biological perception of the same stimulus. Their preferences, behavior, and decisions are strongly influenced by the hundreds of millions of sensors monitoring their body and brain. People with more taste buds are, for example, sensitive to bitterness and are more likely to drink their coffee with sugar or milk, or to drink tea. This book helps product managers, marketers, and corporate decision-makers understand and predict customers’ behavior and preferences. It provides the tools to design the right sensory mix (color, shape, depth, taste, smell, texture, and sound) for each product, and fine-tune their positioning and range for every local market. Using cases from different sectors, the author shows that this approach delivers planet and people-friendly innovations which have a higher chance of success in the market.
Luxury Watches As Investment
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Author : Leonard Lowe
language : en
Publisher: Think-eBooks
Release Date : 2019-12-15
Luxury Watches As Investment written by Leonard Lowe and has been published by Think-eBooks this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-12-15 with Antiques & Collectibles categories.
Watches are worthwhile investments. Of course not all watches, but only certain ones, special ones, selected ones. But not so special that you could not just buy them. At least some of them. How to recognize what in this form of investment pays off, this book is all about. Like all luxury goods, a watch must be rare and in demand to rise in value. Therefore, all consumer goods decrease in value – but not luxury goods: Luxury goods are rare, not available, scarce, durable and timeless, thus stable in value and therefore in demand. This book will give you all the details of investing in luxury watches in a nutshell and focused on the crucial information, so once you've read it, you immediately can go and buy your first watch as an investment.