New book just published for the growing field of "vintage watch collecting" through "urban prospecting", by Krause Publications.

An urban prospector's guide: "100 Years of Vintage Watches - A Collector's Identification & Price Guide" by Dean Judy - Krause Publications -

Vintage watch collecting has been growing steadily since the advent of quartz technology in the early 1970's. In this 224 page paperback book author Dean Judy informs the reader on what is hot, and what is not, in today's market. The book instructs the reader on how to find vintage watches through "urban prospecting" techniques, and how to accurately ascertain the true condition of timepieces.

"100 Years of Vintage Watches - A Collector's Identification and Price Guide" covers vintage wrist watches and pocket watches made from the 1870's to the 1970's, the most popular period for watch collectors. This full color book features more than 700 photographs of glorious vintage watches and memorabilia, with accurate prices and detailed descriptions.

Whether you are just starting out in search of a vintage watch or are already a seasoned watch collector, this indispensable guide gives you practical information on what and how to collect, as well as what to avoid.

Krause Publications - Available in all major book stores -
Contact the author: watchinfo@deanjudy.com
www.deanjudy.com