Description
| Product ID: | 9782940506286 |
| Product Form: | Hardback |
| Country of Manufacture: | CH |
| Title: | The Magic of Watches |
| Subtitle: | A Smart Introduction to Fine Watchmaking |
| Authors: | Author: Louis Nardin |
| Page Count: | 232 |
| Subjects: | History of art, History of art / art & design styles, Precious metal, precious stones and jewellery: artworks and design, Other manufacturing technologies, Antiques, vintage and collectables: jewellery, Precious metal, precious stones & jewellery: artworks & design, Clocks, chronometers & watches (horology), Antiques & collectables: jewellery |
| Description: | Select Guide Rating 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. 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. |
| Imprint Name: | Watchprint com Sarl |
| Publisher Name: | Watchprint com Sarl |
| Country of Publication: | GB |
| Publishing Date: | 2019-01-30 |
