Time Well Spent: A Beginners Guide to Collecting Watches (Without Losing Your Shirt - Or Marriage)

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!