The Magic of Watches: A Smart Introduction to Fine Watchmaking

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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.
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Watchprint com Sarl
Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 9, 2019
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 232 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 2940506280
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-2940506286
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 15.2 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.51 x 0.8 x 8.27 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #989,697 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #198 in Antique & Collectible Clocks & Watches (Books) #203 in Jewelry Design (Books) #2,064 in Fashion Design
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