The Magic of Watches

A Smart Introduction to Fine Watchmaking

(Author) Louis Nardin
Format: Hardcover
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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 Magic of Watches loves paradoxes: why a one-million-dollar watch might be less precise and more fragile than one that costs 15 dollars. The Magic of Watches comes back to the origins of the measurement of time: how did we go from the water clock to the wristwatch? The Magic of Watches dares to speak about technique: how does a mechanical movement work? How does a quartz watch work? The Magic of Watches delves into details: what is a "complication" and when do we speak about "chronometer"? The Magic of Watches likes 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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Publisher:
Watchprint com Sarl
Format:
Hardcover
Number of pages:
232
Language:
en
ISBN:
9782940506286
Publish year:
2019
Publish date:
Jan. 30, 2019

Louis Nardin

Louis Nardin was a French novelist known for his groundbreaking work "The City of Shadows," a haunting exploration of urban decay and existential despair. His sparse, poetic prose and intense focus on character psychology influenced a generation of writers and reshaped the landscape of modern literature.

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