{"product_id":"the-magic-of-watches-a-smart-introduction-to-fine-watchmaking","title":"The Magic of Watches: A Smart Introduction to Fine Watchmaking","description":"\u003cp\u003e* For Neophytes - to learn the fundamentals, and appreciate the main features of a model, its qualities and weaknesses. For amateurs - to create the desire to know more about fine watches. For connoisseurs - to revise important concepts and even increase their knowledge\u003cbr\u003e * This new edition includes new illustrations\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat is a beautiful watch? How do you make a good choice? The Magic of Watches explains how and why these little objects are so precious, fascinating and exciting. The book presents paradoxes: why a one-million-dollar watch might be less precise and more fragile than one that costs 15 dollars. It comes back to the origins of the measurement of time: how did we go from the water clock to the wristwatch? The book goes on to technique: how does a mechanical movement work? How does a quartz one work?; delves into details: what is a 'complication' and when do we speak about 'chronometer'?; showcases art: how do we enamel a dial?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Magic of Watches is unique: it focuses in detail on the basics in order to understand and love watches better.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eContents: 1. Welcome; 1.1 Why a book, why this one; 1.2 Why watches are magic; 1.3 How to use this book; 1.4 The first mission: To tell the time; 1.5 The challenge of measuring time; 1.6 The quartz revolution; 1960s); 1.7 Fantastic plastic (1980s); 1.8 The wristwatch, from instrument to artifact; 1.9 'Smart', or connected, watches (2010s); 2. Buying; 2.1 Ten reasons why you should get a watch; 2.2 Choosing; 2.3 Key elements; 2.4 Secondhand; 2.5 Selling your watch; 2.6 Knowledge; 3.Care; 3.1 Setting; 3.2 Maintenance and care; 3.3 Service and after-sales; 3.4 Repairs; 3.4 Travel; 3.5 Insurance; 4. Anatomy; 4.1 Display; 4.2 Indications; 4.3 Functions and complications; 4.4 Movement (Caliber); 4.5 Case; 4.6 Bracelets and Straps; 4.7 Materials.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Watchprint","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46031476850905,"sku":"9782940506286","price":520.0,"currency_code":"NOK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0707\/7344\/0729\/files\/9782940506286.jpg?v=1729808757","url":"https:\/\/www.calibreproject.com\/en-no\/products\/the-magic-of-watches-a-smart-introduction-to-fine-watchmaking","provider":"Calibre Project","version":"1.0","type":"link"}