Journalist, Bill Prince, does a deep dive on the history of the ultra-coveted watch.
While the book presents a detailed history, including everything from Gérald Genta’s early designs of the timepiece and interesting information about how its famous dial was created, Prince also provides rich context for the historical milestones in art, fashion, architecture and technical innovation that were happening simultaneously in the year the Royal Oak was created.
The book does, however, provide plenty of juicy details the watch-obsessed crowd will be after. Prince did a deep dive into Genta’s archives thanks to the late designer’s wife, Evelyne Genta, who, in addition to serving as the ambassador for the U.K. in Monaco, is the gatekeeper of over 3,400 of her husband’s drawings in her Georgian townhouse in London. They helped him paint a picture not only of Genta’s legendary watch but also of his overall approach to design.
f the book leads [readers] to discovering the rich detail that’s on the AP website around Chronicles, then it’s the job is done, because it’s absolutely fascinating,” says Prince.
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