The Magic of Watches: A Smart Introduction to Fine Watchmaking by Nardin, Louis

The Magic of Watches: A Smart Introduction to Fine Watchmaking (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9782940506286)

Vendor: Louis Nardin
Product type: Books
Format: Hardcover
$45.00
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The Magic of Watches: A Smart Introduction to Fine Watchmaking by Nardin, Louis

The Magic of Watches: A Smart Introduction to Fine Watchmaking

$45.00
The Magic of Watches: A Smart Introduction to Fine Watchmaking by Nardin, Louis

The Magic of Watches: A Smart Introduction to Fine Watchmaking

$45.00
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 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
ISBN-10: 2940506280
ISBN-13: 9782940506286
Publisher: Watchprint Com Sarl
Language: English
Published: 01/09/2019
Pages: 232
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.00lbs
Size: 8.60h x 5.70w x 0.80d
By Louis Nardin
By Louis Nardin
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Holding a master's degree in History and Sociology as well as certificate in journalism with a specialization in watches and the watchmaking industry, Louis Nardin was appointed in 2008 to editor-in-chief and content manager of Worldtempus.com, a reference site available in French. English and Mandarin. Since 2012, he has been the editor-in -chief of TheWatches.tv, a web- based television channel located in Geneva that is dedicated to watches. Nardin also works as an independent journalist for topical publications such as Watch Around and HH Journal, The Fondation of Haute Horlogerie webzine. He has been a speaker for watchmaking events as well as co-organizer of private events for independent watch brands during Baselworld. He also envisages technical concepts such as the display of the Lady Comliquée, a highly complicated timepiece completed by Fabergé in 2015, which won the Ladies' High-Mech Watch prize at the Grand prix d'Horlogerie de Genève 2015.

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