Description
A richly illustrated survey of the independent watchmakers who have reshaped contemporary horology through bold ideas, meticulous craftsmanship, and inventive mechanical design. Featuring the work of George Daniels, Svend Andersen, Vincent Calabrese, Philippe Dufour, Antoine Preziuso, Franck Muller, Aniceto Jiménez Pita, Alain Silberstein, Marco Lang, Vianney Halter, and Roger Smith, the book offers an intimate look at the personalities and creations behind modern watchmaking’s renaissance. Through extensive photography and informed commentary, it explores themes of precision, innovation, artistry, and the enduring value of handcraft. It is an essential visual and historical reference for collectors, horological enthusiasts, and anyone fascinated by the meeting of engineering and art.
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paperback
Thames & Hudson
Published Jan 1, 2009
292 pages
ISBN: 9780500514856
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First Published
2009
Language
eng
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