ONCE UPON
A TIMEPIECEExplore the book

FOR LITTLE EXPLORERS & BIG WATCH LOVERS

Once Upon
a Timepiece.

An A–Z Adventure Through
the World of Watches

A little wonder. A little watchmaking.
A whole alphabet of adventure.

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Written with imagination. By Otto Matic.

Once Upon a Timepiece book cover, with cheerful watch characters, explorers and ornate gold framing

AN ALPHABET FULL OF EXTRAORDINARY TIMEPIECES

A–Z adventuresWonderful watch charactersStories to share

EVERY GREAT ADVENTURE STARTS WITH A LITTLE TICK

Small letters.
A world of wonder.

From Aquanaut to Zenith, discover an alphabet where watches become characters and every letter opens the door to somewhere new.

Presented as a softback A4-size book, Once Upon a Timepiece features playful rhymes and richly detailed illustrations. Meet deep-sea divers, daring explorers, racing timepieces and watchmakers at work as curious children and watch-loving grown-ups share a journey through the wonderful world of watches.

A PEEK INTO THE ALPHABET

Adventure, letter by letter.

Two little tastes of the rhymes
waiting to be discovered.

F IS FOR

Fifty Fathoms

“Down beneath the deep blue sea,
Fifty Fathoms dives as happy as can be!”

A little rhyme for a deep-sea adventure.

F is for Fifty Fathoms illustrated book page, featuring a cheerful dive watch character beneath the sea
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J IS FOR

Jacob & Co.

“Diamonds sparkle, gears spin too,
every Jacob & Co. makes dreams come true!”

A little imagination. A lot of sparkle.

J is for Jacob and Co. illustrated book page, featuring a diamond-set watch character beside a yacht
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From the rhymes of Once Upon a Timepiece

BEHIND THE BOOK

A love of watches.
A spark of imagination.

Meet Otto Matic

Once Upon a Timepiece brings a passion for watches into a world of playful characters and storytelling. It’s an invitation to slow down, turn a page and discover something wonderful together.

GOOD TO KNOW

Frequently asked questions.

Everything you need to know before ordering your copy.

What is Once Upon a Timepiece about?

It is an illustrated A–Z adventure through the world of watches, filled with playful rhymes, colourful characters and extraordinary timepieces.

Who is the book for?

It is made for curious children, watch-loving grown-ups and families who enjoy discovering something new together.

How do I order a copy?

Select “Order a copy” and complete the enquiry form with your contact details, quantity and delivery address. We will then contact you with availability, price and delivery information.

Where can the book be delivered?

Include your town, country and Eircode or postcode in the order form. Available delivery options and costs will be confirmed when we reply to your enquiry.

Can I see inside the book before ordering?

Yes. The “A peek inside” section includes sample pages from the book. Select either page to open a larger version in a separate window.

Is the book affiliated with the watch brands featured?

No. This publication is independently produced and is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by the brands featured.