Time Well Spent: A Beginners Guide to Collecting Watches (Without Losing Your Shirt – Or Your Marriage)
by Josh Maerker
A humorous (but factual!) guide for beginners on collecting watches
ABOUT THE BOOK
Have you ever looked at a watch and thought, “There’s got to be more to this than just telling time”? There is. A lot more. And this book is your guide to all of it.
Written by a passionate collector with over 30 years of experience, Time Well Spent is the beginner’s guide to watch collecting that doesn’t take itself too seriously — but takes the craft very seriously indeed. Whether you’re eyeing your first automatic movement or wondering why some watches cost more than a car, this book breaks it all down in plain English with plenty of laughs along the way.
Inside you’ll find:
- How mechanical watches actually work — explained without a engineering degree
- The difference between a $50 Casio and a $50,000 Rolex
- Where to buy, what to avoid, and how not to get fleeced
- The secret language of watch collectors — fully decoded
- How to build a meaningful collection on ANY budget
- And much, much more!
Whether you’re a complete beginner or a curious enthusiast, Time Well Spent is the book every watch lover needs on their shelf — and the one every patient spouse deserves a dedication in. 💛
Book Details:
- Genre: Narrative Nonfiction
- Format: Hardcover, Paperback, eBook
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