Alistair Thomas Gibbons grew up in Liverpool, England, and trained as a "Special Effects Editor" in London and worked in Hong Kong and Germany during the 1990s. As a watch collector, he opened his ATG Vintage Watches Forum website in 2002, offering fully restored and serviced watches in excellent condition from little-known brands that by the turn of the 20th century had become a distant memory. He lives in Bristol, England, with his two sons, Luke and Jack.

"This book is a step into the world of vintage watch collecting, with an amazing range of photographs, intricate research and accessible reference material that will intrigue both the casual and avid enthusiast" - David Aldous Cook, The Trader, October 2018

"The language with which Gibbons speaks to his readers and the beautifully detailed photographs that accompany each entry make this anthology an interesting and engaging read for savvy collectors and horological newcomers alike." - Dana Blevins, NAWCC, August 2018

"If you like vintage watches, you will very likely love this book" - Elizabeth Doerr, Quill & Pad