Horology: A Primer on the History, Philosophy, and Science of Time, With an Overview of the Wristwatch and the Watch Industry - Couverture rigide

Kaplan, Barry B.

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0764363921 ISBN 13 : 9780764363924

Editeur : Schiffer Publishing Ltd, 2023

Synopsis

This beautifully illustrated volume presents an in-depth look at horology, the scientific study of time and timekeeping. Brimming with over 150 detailed and full-colour images, illustrations, charts, and technical drawings, it's a must-have for anyone interested in the art of watchmaking and watch design. But it is also much more. If you have ever wondered how watches work, or thought about how time influences our lives, then this book is also for you. It offers a comprehensive overview of watch styles, movements, complications, and parts, as well as the basics of starting and caring for a watch collection. A multifaceted study, it discusses the philosophy and measurement of time, the possibility of time travel, and the emergent smartwatch industry. A behind-the-scenes peek into the watch industry, plus pricing and market data, rounds out the contents. Readers will leave these pages with a newfound, renewed, or enhanced love of watchmaking, as well as an increased appreciation for the value of time.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Barry Kaplan is a third-generation watch-industry executive with degrees in business and finance. He has been ensconced in the industry for two decades, handling various managerial and operational responsibilities; he also designs and photographs watches as a hobby. Kaplan lives in northern New Jersey.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Schiffer Publishing Ltd
• Date d'édition: 2023
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0764363921
• ISBN 13: 9780764363924
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 320
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible