Compendium 01: The Ultimate Watch Collector’s Book

The perfect book for the watch lover in your life – or the ultimate volume for your own bookshelf. Compendium 01 is no ordinary book. Written by acclaimed journalist and collector Ken Kessler and published and commissioned by Christopher Ward, it gathers three decades of essays, stories, and reflections into one beautifully bound volume. The ultimate book for the watch lover Compendium 01 brings together three decades of essays, stories and reflections from one of watch journalism’s most distinctive voices. Written by Ken Kessler, published and commissioned by Christopher Ward, this 198-page hardcover is a lively tour through the quirks, icons and passions of watch culture. “The watch world is vast, eccentric and addictive,” says Kessler. “Compendium is my attempt to capture that in one place – something to be read, argued with, and, I hope, enjoyed.” From James Bond’s timepieces to the intricacies of tourbillons, and even the favourite watches of world leaders, Compendium 01 is designed to be dipped into, debated over, and enjoyed for years to come. It’s more than a book - it’s the ultimate gift for the watch enthusiast in your life, or the best companion to your own horological passion.