--- product_id: 48258111 title: "A Man & His Watch: Iconic Watches and Stories from the Men Who Wore Them" price: "78618CFA" currency: XOF in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.sn/products/48258111-a-man-and-his-watch-iconic-watches-and-stories-from store_origin: SN region: Senegal --- # top-ranked collectible watch book 76 iconic watch stories stunning original photography A Man & His Watch: Iconic Watches and Stories from the Men Who Wore Them **Price:** 78618CFA **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > ⌚ Own the stories behind the legends — because every watch tells more than time. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** A Man & His Watch: Iconic Watches and Stories from the Men Who Wore Them - **How much does it cost?** 78618CFA with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sn](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/48258111-a-man-and-his-watch-iconic-watches-and-stories-from) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Visual Masterpiece:** Experience every detail with high-quality, original photography that brings each watch to life. - • **More Than Timekeeping:** Discover watches as heirlooms, symbols of friendship, and historic milestones. - • **Collector’s Gold Standard:** Ranked #1 in Antique & Collectable Watches—your ultimate coffee table conversation starter. - • **Timeless Stories, Timeless Style:** Dive into 76 exclusive tales behind the world’s most coveted watches. - • **Perfect Gift for Watch Aficionados:** Elevate any occasion with a hardcover book that sparks passion and pride. ## Overview A Man & His Watch is a hardcover coffee table book featuring 76 iconic watches paired with heartfelt stories from their owners, including historical figures and style icons. Authored by Matthew Hranek, it combines exclusive interviews and stunning photography to celebrate watches as personal heirlooms and cultural symbols. Highly rated and a bestseller in collectible watch literature, it’s the definitive gift for watch enthusiasts and style-conscious professionals alike. ## Description "I've paged through stacks of books on the history of watches. . . . But I hadn't come across a book that actually moved me until I picked up A Man and His Watch. The volume is filled with heartfelt stories."-T: The New York Times Style Magazine "There are a bunch of beautifully illustrated watch books out there, but A Man & His Watch by Matt Hranek is more than that. It speaks to the nature of watches as deeply personal items."-Gear Patrol, Coffee Table Books Our Staff Can't Live Without Paul Newman wore his Rolex Daytona every single day for 35 years until his death in 2008. The iconic timepiece, probably the single most sought-after watch in the world, is now in the possession of his daughter Clea, who wears it every day in his memory. Franklin Roosevelt wore an elegant gold Tiffany watch, gifted to him by a friend on his birthday, to the famous Yalta Conference where he shook the hands of Joseph Stalin and Winston Churchill. JFK's Omega worn to his presidential inauguration, Ralph Lauren's watch purchased from Andy Warhol's personal collection, Sir Edmund Hillary's Rolex worn during the first-ever summit of Mt. Everest . . . these and many more compose the stories of the world's most coveted watches captured in A Man and His Watch. Matthew Hranek, a watch collector and NYC men's style fixture, has travelled the world conducting first-hand interviews and diving into exclusive collections to gather the never-before-told stories of 76 watches, completed with stunning original photography of every single piece. Through these intimate accounts and Hranek's storytelling, the watches become more than just timepieces and status symbols; they represent historical moments, pioneering achievements, heirlooms, family mementos, gifts of affection, and lifelong friendships. Review: The book for watch enthusiasts - Ideal coffee table book for watch lovers. Good quality and interesting read Review: Perfect present for the watch lover in your life - My fiancé's face lit up when he opened this on his birthday. He has a passion for watches and tells me he almost bought it for himself after hearing the recommendation of a watch YouTuber he follows. The quality of the outer case and the book itself are excellent, the pictures are very well taken to show all the details of the watches and every one has a beautiful story to it. He gave me a synopsis of each one as he read through the book from start to finish in one go and I loved the human interest side even though I only have a passing interesting in the subject. A fantastic present for anyone who appreciates watches. ## Features - Book - a man and his watch: iconic watches and stories from the men who wore them - Language: english - Binding: hardcover ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | 10,690 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 1 in Antique & Collectable Clocks & Watches 4 in Fashion Photography (Books) 10 in Fashion History | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 5,014 Reviews | ## Images ![A Man & His Watch: Iconic Watches and Stories from the Men Who Wore Them - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71YdoknwrtL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The book for watch enthusiasts *by C***N on 8 January 2026* Ideal coffee table book for watch lovers. Good quality and interesting read ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Perfect present for the watch lover in your life *by S***A on 23 May 2020* My fiancé's face lit up when he opened this on his birthday. He has a passion for watches and tells me he almost bought it for himself after hearing the recommendation of a watch YouTuber he follows. The quality of the outer case and the book itself are excellent, the pictures are very well taken to show all the details of the watches and every one has a beautiful story to it. He gave me a synopsis of each one as he read through the book from start to finish in one go and I loved the human interest side even though I only have a passing interesting in the subject. A fantastic present for anyone who appreciates watches. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Classic *by M***R on 30 September 2025* An amazing book highly recommend for any watch lovers ## Frequently Bought Together - A Man & His Watch: Iconic Watches and Stories from the Men Who Wore Them - A Man & His Car: Iconic Cars and Stories from the Men Who Love Them (A Man & His Series, 2) - A Man & His Kitchen: Classic Home Cooking and Entertaining with Style at the Wm Brown Farm (A Man & His Series, 5) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.sn/products/48258111-a-man-and-his-watch-iconic-watches-and-stories-from](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/48258111-a-man-and-his-watch-iconic-watches-and-stories-from) --- *Product available on Desertcart Senegal* *Store origin: SN* *Last updated: 2026-07-13*