The luxury book publisher Assouline recently released a must-have book for horology lovers, The Connoisseur’s Guide To Fine Timepieces, which explores the classic timepieces from the iconic European watch Company, with dozens of stunning photographs accompanying the informative text.

Its latest release, Assouline’s CITIZEN: THE ESSENCE OF TIME, continues the publisher’s commitment to high-end books for watch lovers with another in-depth tome about the Citizen watch brand. Beginning with the watchmaker’s origins in the early 1920s, the book takes a comprehensive look at the history of Citizen watches since the Shokosha Watch Research Institute created its first pocket watch.

Unlike many books about watches, which focus on luxury watches with exorbitant price tags, Assouline’s CITIZEN: THE ESSENCE OF TIME takes a broader look at the industry and its appeal to all types of consumers. The book explores the Citizen brand’s exceptional scope and mass commercial appeal in detail, reflecting its key role in the evolution of technology.

With 250 illustrations spanning the book’s 240 pages, it’s a visual treat for watch lovers and history enthusiasts alike. Numerous photographs place iconic Citizen watches in their cultural context. Jack Forster’s informative text covers pioneering watches from the 1960s and the development of the Promaster line of professional diver and pilot watches.

Forster’s experience as the global editorial director at WatchBox.com shines through the lively and informative prose, making Assouline’s CITIZEN: THE ESSENCE OF TIME the definitive resource for fans of Citizen’s rich history manufacturing watches.

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