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Grand Complications
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Author : Caroline Childers
language : en
Publisher: Rizzoli International Publications
Release Date : 2005
Grand Complications written by Caroline Childers and has been published by Rizzoli International Publications this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005 with Wrist watches categories.
For six years, Watches International, the original annual of the world's finest wristwatches, has set the standard for up-to-date reference guides devoted to luxury timepieces. Now Tourbillon International, the publishers of Watches International, is proud to present Grand Complications, which delves into the complexities of high-end watchmaking, offering a survey of watches and timepieces of the highest quality, from the most exclusive luxury brands.This first edition devotes chapters to tourbillons, repeaters and sonneries, chronograph rattrapantes, perpetual calendars, equations of time, astronomical indicators, GMTs, retrogrades and host of novelties. It explores the roots and origins of these complications as a complete compendium of brands and watches that fall within the realm of haute horology, complete with full-color images and detailed technical descriptions. It also features more than 1,000 full-color photographs, a full glossary, and contact information for each house, making this the must-have reference for watch collectors, connoisseurs and professionals.
High Quality Watchmaking
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Author :
language : en
Publisher: Rizzoli International Publications
Release Date : 2007
High Quality Watchmaking written by and has been published by Rizzoli International Publications this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007 with Antiques & Collectibles categories.
Focusing on high-end watches and timepieces, this book delves into the world of chronograph rattrapantes, perpetual calendars, equations of time and a host of other novelties, exploring the roots of the complications that fall within the realm of haute horology.
High Quality Watchmaking
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Author : Tourbillon International
language : en
Publisher: Rizzoli International Publications
Release Date : 2006-06
High Quality Watchmaking written by Tourbillon International and has been published by Rizzoli International Publications this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006-06 with categories.
"Grand Complications, Vol. II" provides a detailed overview of complicated watchmaking. Published by Tourbillon International, this reference work for connoisseurs deals with each of the major horological complications by theme, from their history through to their most recent developments. Multi-complications, minute repeaters and sonneries, tourbillons, equations of time, perpetual calendars, chronographs, jump hours and retrograde mechanisms, GMTs and multiple time zones are reviewed in great detail. The latest creations by over 23 elite watch manufacturers are displayed and accompanied by technical descriptions, comprising more than 400 pages in this book that already has earned respect among connoisseurs.
Grand Complications Volume Viii
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Author : Tourbillon International
language : en
Publisher: Rizzoli Publications
Release Date : 2012-06-05
Grand Complications Volume Viii written by Tourbillon International and has been published by Rizzoli Publications this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-06-05 with Antiques & Collectibles categories.
Grand Complications, Volume VIII provides a detailed overview of complicated watchmaking. This reference work for connoisseurs deals with each of the major horological complications by theme, from their history through to their most recent developments. Multi-complications, minute repeaters and sonneries, tourbillons, equations of time, perpetual calendars, chronographs, jump hours and retrograde mechanisms, GMTs and multiple time zones are reviewed in great detail. With the latest creations by more than twenty-three elite watch manufacturers displayed and accompanied by technical descriptions, this book has earned respect among connoisseurs.
Grand Complications
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Author : Tourbillon International
language : en
Publisher: Rizzoli International Publications
Release Date : 2008-04
Grand Complications written by Tourbillon International and has been published by Rizzoli International Publications this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-04 with Antiques & Collectibles categories.
Focusing on high-end watches and timepieces, this book delves into the world of chronograph rattrapantes, perpetual calendars, equations of time and a host of other novelties, exploring the roots of the complications that fall within the realm of haute horology.
The Watchmaker S Art
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Author : Steve Huyton
language : en
Publisher: Antique Collector's Club
Release Date : 2019-04-24
The Watchmaker S Art written by Steve Huyton and has been published by Antique Collector's Club this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-04-24 with Antiques & Collectibles categories.
With a foreword from Jean-Marie Schaller, founder and creative director of Louis Moinet, this book introduces some of the most elegant watches the horological world has to offer, including several one-of-a-kind pieces that have never before appeared in print. Many of these ateliers handcraft both the watches and their complicated mechanical movements in-house. The level of expertise and craftsmanship involved is truly dazzling. Featuring such stunning timepieces as the 15.48 Driver Watch, the Andreas Strehler Time Shadow and the Antoine Preziuso Chronometer, Tourbillon of Tourbillons, this expertly curated collection of watch profiles will catch the eye of any true enthusiast. Steve Huyton looks beyond the price tag, featuring affordable options of particular artistic merit as well as pieces from the luxury end of the scale. Discover the hidden gems of the watchmaking business - 60 independent artisans counted among the finest makers in the world. AUTHOR: Steve Huyton specialises in reviewing everything from gourmet honey to architecture on his blog, 'Total Design Reviews'. Watches are a passion; Huyton developed his own label, Paolo Mathai Horology, which crafts unique timepieces in close collaboration with clients and architects. Huyton created two bespoke timepieces especially for this book, 'Hemisphere' and 'Pure Carbon'. SELLING POINTS: * Collects 60 high-quality watches from independent makers, many of which are one-of-a-kind and have never before appeared in print * With a focus on design over price, these watches range from the affordable to the luxurious * Text by Steve Huyton, design blogger and founder of the Paolo Mathai Horology label 180 colour illustrations
Grand Complications Volume Vi
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Author : Tourbillon International
language : en
Publisher: Rizzoli Publications
Release Date : 2010-06-08
Grand Complications Volume Vi written by Tourbillon International and has been published by Rizzoli Publications this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-06-08 with Antiques & Collectibles categories.
Now in its sixth edition, this catalogue is a survey of the highest quality, complicated timepieces from the world’s most luxurious watchmakers. Grand Complications provides a detailed overview of complicated watchmaking. This reference work for connoisseurs deals with each of the major horological complications by theme, from their history through to their most recent developments.
Grand Complications Vii
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Author : Tourbillon International
language : en
Publisher: Rizzoli Publications
Release Date : 2011-05-31
Grand Complications Vii written by Tourbillon International and has been published by Rizzoli Publications this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-05-31 with Antiques & Collectibles categories.
Grand Complications, Vol. VII provides a detailed overview of complicated watchmaking. Published by Tourbillon International, this reference work for connoisseurs deals with each of the major horological complications by theme, from their history through to their most recent developments. Multi-complications, minute repeaters and sonneries, tourbillons, equations of time, perpetual calendars, chronographs, jump hours and retrograde mechanisms, GMTs and multiple time zones are reviewed in great detail. The latest creations by over 23 elite watch manufacturers are displayed and accompanied by technical descriptions, comprising more than 400 pages in this book that already has earned respect among connoisseurs.
Watchmaking
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Author : George Daniels
language : en
Publisher: Philip Wilson Publishers
Release Date : 2011-05-03
Watchmaking written by George Daniels and has been published by Philip Wilson Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-05-03 with Art categories.
The first and most comprehensive step-by-step guide on the subject, Watchmaking has become a classic in its own right. This new edition is updated to include a new section which discusses and illustrates a variety of the author's own watches. The author's principal aim in writing this book has been to inspire and encourage the art of watchmaking, especially among a new generation of enthusiasts. The making of the precision timekeeper is described, step by step, and is illustrated at each stage with line drawings and brief explanatory captions. Great care has been taken to ensure the text is easy to follow and to avoid complicated technical descriptions.
A Business History Of The Swatch Group
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Author : P. Donzé
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2014-04-08
A Business History Of The Swatch Group written by P. Donzé and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-04-08 with Business & Economics categories.
This book offers a detailed and full analysis of the strategy which enabled the Swatch Group to establish itself on the world market. In particular, it tackles the issues of production restructuring, with the opening of subsidiaries in Asia, and the implementation of a new marketing strategy, characterized by the move towards luxury.