The Watch, Thoroughly Revised: The Art and Craft of Watchmaking
Gene Stone, "The Watch, Thoroughly Revised: The Art and Craft of Watchmaking"
English | ISBN: 1419732609 | 2018 | 272 pages | PDF | 63 MB
English | ISBN: 1419732609 | 2018 | 272 pages | PDF | 63 MB
The Watch—featuring Rolex, Patek Philippe, IWC, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Omega, TAG Heuer, Breitling, and other collected and discussed watch brands—is a remarkable full-color guide to vintage and contemporary mechanical watches, perfect for both beginner and expert watch collectors.
A well-made men’s wristwatch combines inspired design, technical innovation, and precise craftsmanship. It helps to define a man’s personal style, and it can be an essential tool for many pursuits.
It might be a talisman or an heirloom. It can be a lifelong companion, or part of a collection that brings its own deep rewards. If it has a history, it can evoke the era in which it was made; if it’s new, it may speak to today’s cutting-edge technology. It may incorporate gold and porcelain or carbon composite and titanium.
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