What We Carry
Horology across centuries. Pre-1900 watchmaking manuals, mid-century brand histories, and current releases from specialist publishers worldwide. We stock titles in multiple languages because the Swiss, Japanese, and Italian perspectives on timekeeping can be fundamentally different and are worth reading in their original contexts.
Design cultures in conversation. The same obsessive craftsmanship that defines a Breguet movement appears in limited-edition vinyl toys, hand-screened skate decks, and artist-made objects. Our site reflects these connections, not as random eclecticism, but as a deliberate study of how craft movements speak to each other across mediums.
The genuinely hard to find. Out-of-print manufacturer retrospectives. Regional watchmaking histories never distributed in English-speaking markets. Books published in editions of 500 that disappeared within weeks. Vintage watch catalogues, brand ephemera, and auction house materials that document horological history beyond traditional publishing. If you’ve been hunting something specific and coming up empty, try us.
Our Approach
We don’t carry everything—we carry what’s worth your time. Every title we stock has passed our test: Does it teach us something new? Does it challenge conventional thinking? Does it belong in the library of someone who takes this stuff seriously?
We update inventory constantly. Books move through quickly, especially the rare ones, so regular visits reward curiosity. If you’re searching for something specific we don’t currently stock, reach out—we have networks across four continents and a track record of tracking down the impossible.
Horology Books exists because knowledge about craft, design, and material culture shouldn’t be locked away in specialist circles or priced into inaccessibility. Whether you’re researching a specific complication, building a watch collector’s library, or exploring how horology connects to broader design movements, you’re in the right place.