{"product_id":"copy-of-auto-america-car-culture-1950s-1970s-1","title":"The World’s Most Expensive Watches","description":"\u003cp data-open-accessibility-text-original=\"7px\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePublished in collaboration with aBlogtoWatch.com—the world’s most popular watch blog—this beautifully constructed volume lends itself to intimate visual horological voyeurism\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMore than a fashion accessory or means to tell the time, the wristwatch has become a statement of identity; politician or celebrity, scientist or sportsman, what you choose to wear on your wrist speaks volumes about who you are. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe World’s Most Expensive Watches\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e presents some of the most extravagant, intricate, collectable, decadent, or just plain interesting modern-day timepieces that sit at the top of the price spectrum. Starting at a threshold price of about $200,000, it is a trip through the last decade or so of watches whose values soar incredibly to prices of $5 million dollars or more.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAdditionally, there is a selection of notable watches that yielded extremely high prices at auction—many of which are historically relevant. A stunning collection that is both informative and entertaining; with detailed descriptions of individual watches and articles that usefully deconstruct the price tag with an explanation of the relevance of craftsmanship and complexity of design, as well as the importance of exclusivity, prestige and collectability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp data-open-accessibility-text-original=\"15px\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eby \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAriel Adams\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e400 pages with full-color photographs\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardcover with slipcase\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMakes a great gift, especially to the watch lover in your life \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeautiful \u0026amp; graphic addition to your coffee table or office\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eOverall Dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 9.5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e”w x  11.25”h\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Common Ground","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44992382795946,"sku":null,"price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0214\/9633\/2388\/files\/9781788840330.jpg?v=1691598792","url":"https:\/\/elm-iron.myshopify.com\/products\/copy-of-auto-america-car-culture-1950s-1970s-1","provider":"Elm \u0026 Iron","version":"1.0","type":"link"}