The Magic of Watches: A Smart Introduction to Fine Watchmaking

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.

• | Author: Louis Nardin
• | Publisher: Watchprint com Sarl
• | Publication Date: Jan 30, 2019
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• | Binding: Hardback
• | ISBN-13: 9782940506286
• | ISBN-10: 2940506280