I wasn’t expecting to finish Hands of time, just read a chapter, because a book on the history of clocks and watches didn’t seem that interesting. But one chapter led to another, and I became hooked on this interesting history of not just the well-known brands we know today, but the people who invented and refined timekeepers of the past and how their inventions influenced other industries.
If you’ve ever wondered why men were reluctant to give up their pocked watches for a more convenient wristwatch or how did Rolex become such a powerhouse in the industry, then the British watchmaker/author with a PhD in horology will give you the answers.
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