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Beauty of Time (Hardcover)
Harry Niemann; Translated by Jonee Tiedemann
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With more than 200 photographs and specifications for 32 watches,
this book provides a comprehensive history of one of Germany's
finest watchmakers and its timepieces. Since its founding in 1845,
A. Lange and Sohne has been at the core of fine watchmaking.
Wanting to create perfectly timed watches that did not require
remachining, innovative watchmaker Ferdinand Adolph Lange
established a tradition of precise workmanship that evolved through
generations of the family into a production facility of haute
horlogerie, handcrafting a mere 5,500 pieces a year. From the rare
1A-quality works that command top dollars at auctions to its more
affordable and modern Lange 1, Arkade, and Saxonia models, the
company's high-quality timepieces and the people behind the brand
are detailed. From rare and historical pocket watches to the
company's line of modern wristwatches, all conserve the philosophy
of a man instrumental to the evolution of mechanical timekeeping.
For the aspiring mechanical watch collector, this casual yet
insightful overview is the perfect introduction. The wristwatches
presented come from well-known, outstanding Swiss companies, as
well as the resurgent German luxury watch industry in Glashutte.
Learn everything you need to know about Patek Phillipe, Maurice
Lacroix, Blancpain, Tag Heuer, Zenith, A. Lang & Sohne,
Jaeger-LeCoultre, and more. Lose yourself in descriptions and
histories of fourteen of the most interesting and precise
complications and variations, including the regulator dial and the
moon phase display, while avoiding the obscure watchmaking
terminology found in other texts. Venture into the International
Watch Company Museum, a building equally as stunning as the watches
themselves, in Schaffhausen, Switzerland. More than 100 beautiful
photos and lively prose make this compact volume an exciting read.
At the end of the tour, receive expert collecting and fashion tips,
including suggestions on what outfits to wear with certain
timepieces."
A concise, detailed history of Rolex-one of the most coveted brands
in the world With a collection of partly sporty and partly elegant
three-hand watches, an iconic chronograph, and some interesting
complications, Rolex has been setting the standard for the Swiss
watch industry for more than 60 years. This photo-filled and
information-packed volume pays tribute to this sought-after brand
and what makes Rolex so special: the outstanding features of
perfection. A professional team of authors, led by editor in chief
and watch expert Peter Braun, has created a comprehensive and
exciting portrait of this coveted luxury brand. From the Rolex
company history to an examination of its sports watches, tool
watches, and complication watches, this book provides deep insights
into the production of the largest Swiss watch manufacturer.
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