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6 lush coffee table books to gift the watch lover in your life, spanning Rolex, Richard Mille, celebrity collections and more

STORYVincenzo La Torre
The Watch Book Rolex – Next Generation is just one of a handful of eye-catching tomes you could consider gifting to a watch lover. Photo: Handout
The Watch Book Rolex – Next Generation is just one of a handful of eye-catching tomes you could consider gifting to a watch lover. Photo: Handout
Timepieces

These tomes tell of timepieces owned by powerful women like Elizabeth Taylor and hip-hop stars such as Busta Rhymes, to iconic pilot watches from the Cartier Santos to the Omega Speedmaster

Build the perfect library for watch aficionados with these lavishly illustrated books – from homages to Rolex and Richard Mille, to a celebration of diamond-studded timepieces beloved by the hip hop set.

Richard Mille: The Impossible Collection

Richard Mille: The Impossible Collection. Photo: Handout
Richard Mille: The Impossible Collection. Photo: Handout
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Richard Mille himself, co-founder of the brand, as pictured in the book. Photo: Handout
Richard Mille himself, co-founder of the brand, as pictured in the book. Photo: Handout
Only founded in 1999, Richard Mille has quickly become one of the most respected and prized names in high watchmaking. By combining unparalleled technology with striking design, and partnering with top athletes such as Rafael Nadal and carmakers like Ferrari, the Swiss watchmaker has been a pioneer. Richard Mille: The Impossible Collection by Fabienne Reybaud and published by Assouline, is a visual compendium of 25 years of excellence.

Air Time

Air Time: Watches Inspired by Aviation, Aeronautics and Pilots. Photo: Handout
Air Time: Watches Inspired by Aviation, Aeronautics and Pilots. Photo: Handout
American aviator Charles Lindbergh in May 1927, just before making his successful transatlantic non-stop solo flight from New York to Paris. Photo: Handout
American aviator Charles Lindbergh in May 1927, just before making his successful transatlantic non-stop solo flight from New York to Paris. Photo: Handout
Air Time: Watches Inspired by Aviation, Aeronautics and Pilots, by Aaron Sigmond and Mark Bernardo, and published by Rizzoli, looks at the history of aviation watches from 1904 to the present, highlighting creations made famous by pioneering astronauts, daring balloonists and adventurous pilots. Be prepared to delve deep into the creation of iconic watches such as the Cartier Santos, the Omega Speedmaster and IWC’s Big Pilot Watch.

The Impossible Collection of Watches

The Impossible Collection of Watches, published by Assouline. Photo: Handout
The Impossible Collection of Watches, published by Assouline. Photo: Handout
Jaeger-LeCoultre’s Reverso as featured in The Impossible Collection of Watches. Photo: Handout
Jaeger-LeCoultre’s Reverso as featured in The Impossible Collection of Watches. Photo: Handout
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