The Magic of Watches A Smart Introduction to Fine Watchmaking - Watchprint.com
Hardback (09 Jan 2019)
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What is a beautiful watch? How do you make a good choice? The Magic of Watches explains how and why these little objects are so precious, fascinating and exciting. The book presents paradoxes: why a one-million-dollar watch might be less precise and more fragile than one that costs 15 dollars. It comes back to the origins of the measurement of time: how did we go from the water clock to the wristwatch? The book goes on to technique: how does a mechanical movement work? How does a quartz one work?; delves into details: what is a 'complication' and when do we speak about 'chronometer'?; showcases art: how do we enamel a dial?
The Magic of Watches is unique: it focuses in detail on the basics in order to understand and love watches better.
Book information
ISBN: | 9782940506286 |
Publisher: | Watchprint com Sarl |
Imprint: | Watchprint |
Pub date: | 09 Jan 2019 |
Language: | English |
Number of pages: | 231 , 1 unnumbered leaf of plates (folded) |
Weight: | 456g |
Height: | 146mm |
Width: | 214mm |
Spine width: | 20mm |