A finely illustrated survey of modern dress watches that presents  how thisgenre has evolved. It is aimed at discerning readers who love fine mechanical formal timepieces.

In the world of horology, many trends are transient, but dress-stylewatches have always appealed to a broad demographic. Here are featurednumerous modern interpretations from this genre. Movie idols of the silver screen wore elegant timepieces, and these types of exquisite watches perfectly complement modernultra-fitted tailoring. Certainly, at formal events, this style oftimepiece is an absolute prerequisite. Previously, gold,steel, and silver were the main materials used in traditionalwatchmaking. Modern brands are opting for more-contemporary choices suchas bronze, carbon, and even sapphire crystal. Timeless Classicsis probably the most comprehensive book of this type. It featuresnumerous modern interpretations from this genre that illustrateexceptional design merit. As well as selections from the large groups(LVMH, Richemont, Swatch) there are many small microbrands, allpresented in high-quality images.