Overview
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.
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Details
- ISBN-13: 9782940506286
- ISBN-10: 2940506280
- Publisher: Watchprint Com Sarl
- Publish Date: January 2019
- Dimensions: 8.6 x 5.7 x 0.8 inches
- Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
- Page Count: 232
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