descriptions of 64 brands such as OMEGA, Rolex, Cartier, IWC, and Patek Philippe
explanation of watch types and mechanism complications
Over 450 photos and illustrations! A must-have for watch enthusiasts.
Authors : Jakub Filip Szymaniak, Tomasz Miler Number of pages : 416Book dimensions: 24.1 cm x 16.9 cm x 3 cm Publisher : M PublishingISBN:978-83-957994-4-0
The foreword to the book was written by His Excellency Fabrice Filliez, the Swiss ambassador to Poland.
Many people dream of owning a luxury mechanical watch. Whether it's a beginner's first Swiss watch purchased at a young age or a magnificent and expensive timepiece from a prestigious brand with numerous complications intended to satisfy the needs of a watch collector, it's worth buying it with an informed mind. Unfortunately, gaining a thorough understanding of the world of watches is difficult due to the marketing hype that only reveals selected pieces of knowledge from brands. The book "Mechanical Watches" changes this by providing a comprehensive understanding of mechanical watches and removing the barrier to entry by organizing and describing them in a way that everyone can understand. To make this possible, the book is divided into three parts:
the history of mechanical watches and watchmaking,
construction and finishing of watches as well as complications
historical outlines of the most important watch brands.
Through reading, readers will gain knowledge that will allow them to:
successfully discuss with other watch enthusiasts
make good purchasing decisions
help other beginners start their watch adventure
“Mechanical Watches” is a book that will be an excellent addition to the library of both beginner watch enthusiasts and collectors.
