{"product_id":"the-wonderful-world-of-womens-watches-beauty-beyond-time","title":"The Wonderful World of Women's Watches: Beauty Beyond Time","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Wonderful World of Women’s Watches\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBy Rhonda Riche\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eWomen’s watches have long been more than instruments for telling time. They are expressions of style, remarkable examples of craftsmanship and innovation, treasured pieces of jewellery, and, in many cases, important chapters in watchmaking history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eIn \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe Wonderful World of Women’s Watches\u003c\/span\u003e, Canadian writer, author and Watchonista Editor at Large \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eRhonda Riche\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e puts women’s timepieces firmly in the spotlight. One of the few contemporary books dedicated entirely to high-end women’s watches, it offers an engaging journey through their history, design and cultural significance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eBlending \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ewatchmaking, craftsmanship, innovation, pop culture and personal style\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, Riche explores iconic models and the women who have worn them, while introducing influential women who have helped shape the watch industry itself. A dedicated style guide also demonstrates just how versatile a watch can be as both an everyday companion and a statement of personal expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eAt a time when checking the time is as simple as looking at a phone, the mechanical and analogue watch has taken on a different meaning. It is something chosen, worn and enjoyed—not simply for its function, but for its beauty, story and emotional value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThe Wonderful World of Women’s Watches is ultimately a celebration of the ladies’ watch in all its forms: \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ean achievement of watchmaking, a symbol of craftsmanship, an irresistible piece of jewellery, and a personal object designed to accompany its wearer through life.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eRhonda Riche\u003c\/b\u003e is a National Magazine Award-nominated Canadian writer specializing in watches, art and design. She is the author of \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe Wonderful World of Women’s Watches\u003c\/span\u003e (teNeues, 2025) and \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWatch Spotting: The Collectors\u003c\/span\u003e (ACC Art Books, 2025), and co-author of \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eCovet Garden Home\u003c\/span\u003e (Figure 1, 2014).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eHer work has appeared in publications including \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eFASHION\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe Globe and Mail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eDuJour\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eDepartures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e. She currently serves as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eEditor at Large at Watchonista\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/watchdna.com\/pages\/rhonda-riche\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eConnect with Rhonda\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"OTHERS","offers":[{"title":"\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.indigo.ca\/products\/the-wonderful-world-of-womens-watches\"\u003eCONNECT\u003c\/A\u003e","offer_id":58539014422831,"sku":null,"price":142.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0755\/6235\/2943\/files\/1_833x_09f564b5-f79d-4af7-9943-b1cdd57aa6d1.jpg?v=1790280459","url":"https:\/\/watchdna.com\/products\/the-wonderful-world-of-womens-watches-beauty-beyond-time","provider":"WatchDNA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}