The magic of watches

• Date de parution : 01/01/2017
• Editeur : Antique Collector's Club
• EAN : 9782940506125
• Série : (-)
• Support : Papier

• Nombre de pages : 224
• Collection : (-)
• Genre : Arts et spectacles
• Thème : Arts et spectacles
• Prix littéraire(s) : (-)

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.... Voir plus

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?