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: ...
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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 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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Add this copy of The Magic of Watches: a Smart Introduction to Fine to cart. $15.73, good condition, Sold by Blindpigbooks rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Salt Lake City, UT, UNITED STATES, published 2016 by Watchprint. Com Sarl.
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Supports Goodwill of Silicon Valley job training programs. The cover and pages are in Good condition! Any other included accessories are also in Good condition showing use. Use can included some highlighting and writing page and cover creases as well as other types visible wear.
Add this copy of The Magic of Watches: a Smart Introduction to Fine to cart. $61.64, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Hialeah, FL, UNITED STATES, published 2016 by Watchprint. Com Sarl.
Add this copy of The Magic of Watches: a Smart Introduction to Fine to cart. $86.00, very good condition, Sold by Moe's Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Berkeley, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2016 by Louis Nardin.
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Very good in Very good jacket. Jacket is in great condition, with no visible flaws apart from minor handling wear. Cover is in excellent condition. Spine is slightly shaken, but binding is secure. Inside is clean and unmarked.
Add this copy of The Magic of Watches: a Smart Introduction to Fine to cart. $124.95, very good condition, Sold by Salish Sea Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Bellingham, WA, UNITED STATES, published 2016 by Watchprint Publishing.
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Very Good+ in a Very Good+ dust jacket; Hardcover; Light wear to the covers; Unblemished textblock edges; The endpapers and all text pages are clean and unmarked; The binding is excellent with a straight spine; This book will be shipped in a sturdy cardboard box with foam padding; Medium Format (8.5"-9.75" tall); 1.0 lbs; Tan and blue dust jacket with title in white and black lettering; 2016, Watchprint Publishing; 224 pages; "The Magic of Watches: A Smart Introduction to Fine Watchmaking, " by Louis Nardin.
