The Magic of Watches: A Smart Introduction to Fine Watchmaking

By Louis Nardin

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.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 2940506280
• ISBN13: 9782940506286
• Release Date: January 2019
• Publisher: Watchprint Com Sarl
• Length: 232 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.7" x 8.6"