The Magic Of Watches: A Smart Introduction To Fine Watchmaking

For Neophytes - to learn the fundamentals, and appreciate the main features of a model, its qualities and weaknesses. For amateurs - to create the desire to know more about fine watches. For connoisseurs - to revise important concepts and even increase their knowledge. This new edition includes new illustrations.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.

SPECIFICATIONS:

Author:Louis Narden - Луи Нарден

Publisher:Watchprint.com Sàrl

Language:English

Publication Date:2019

Number of pages:232 pst

Format:Hardcover

Width:140 mm / 5,5'

Height:210 mm / 8,3'

Weight:380 g

ISBN:9782940506286