The Watch Annual is an annual publication highlighting the best of the years watches, think of it as a year’s market overview that highlights the innovation, themes and stand out novelties of the horological world in 2022 rather than a definitive ‘year book’ of the horological calendar.
Beautifully simple and concise publication for watch lovers rather than for trade, and it always will be; it’s a book for the watch community, a collective of beautiful imagery and submissions from watch enthusiasts from all over the world, perhaps you already follow some of the contributors on instagram. The page publication celebrates the photography as well as unique perspectives of a widely varied audience, covering over 50 watchmakers; It is indeed a refreshing and relatable read, perfect for the coffee table.
This years publication also includes seven letters from CEOs of smaller independent watchmakers (which seems to be a real talking point this year with existing collectors and enthusiasts). Including;
— A. Lange & Söhne's Mr. Wilhelm Schmidt.
— anOrdain's Mr. Lewis Heath.
— Bvlgari Watches’ Mr. Antoine Pin.
— Furlan Marri’s Mr. Andrea Furlan.
— Greubel Forsey's Mr. Antonio Calce.
— Mr. Laurent Ferrier & Mr. François Servanin.
— Naoya Hida & Co's Mr. Naoya Hida.
Mr Gumbatron had the great pleasure of contributing to the publication again this year. For this years submission, I chose to share a release from my favourite manufacturers the Jaeger Le-Coultre. The Polaris Perpetual Calendar, which for the first time a perpetual calendar complication has been introduced to the Polaris collection; a sports watch line aimed at urban adventurers from JLC.
A perpetual calendar & moon phase complication is clearly superior to the function of a sports watch, but that’s exactly why I love it. Un-expected & preposterous.
The 2022 Edition of The Watch Annual MR PORTER Edition.
For the second year running, The Watch Annual is pleased to collaborate with Mr Porter on the publication of a special, limited-run edition of The Watch Annual 2022. This hardback, collectible volume features the same content as the standard edition with a couple of special additions that won’t be available anywhere else.
This exclusive edition is accompanied by an original hand-signed print of Vacheron Constantin's gold 'HISTORIQUES 222' by artist Tim McDonagh.
The 2022 edition of The Watch Annual continues its established tradition of supporting charitable causes. A percentage of every sale of the MR PORTER Edition will be donated to the Health In Mind fund, Mr Porters ongoing philanthropic arm dedicated to raising money to support men’s mental and physical health initiatives.
EXCLUSIVE TO MR PORTER & NETAPORTER
Price: USD$285 / £236 / HKD$2200
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MORE INFORMATION.
The 2022 Edition of The Watch Annual.
A book for watch lovers, by watch lovers. A reflection of the year in watches, celebrating the best of design and complication — and a reference for years to come.
— 256 pages
— 108 watches, by 100 contributors
— 7 CEO letters
CHARITY INFORMATION.
£2 of all 2021 Edition sales will be donated to charity:
Every year The Watch Annual pledges to donate to an in-need charitable cause through he proceeds of the sale of their book, this year The Watch Annual will raise funds for humanitarian aid charity War Child this year. The War Child team works around the clock in places like Ukraine, Yemen and Afghanistan to get children the life-saving aid and psychological care they need, fast. £2.00 of every book sold will be donated to War Child. You can learn more about the charity’s work here.
The 2022 Edition of The Watch Annual is available, For more information via their Instagram and purchase your own copy at The Watch Annual.
THE WATCH ANNUAL 2022
Publisher: Birch Publishing
ISBN: xxxxxx
Pages: 256 pages
Binding: softcover
Language: English
Price: USD$30 / £29.99 / HKD$245
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dress well, drink well. live well
L.M
