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Eastern Magnificence and European Ingenuity: Clocks of Late Imperial China
ISBN: 9780472112081 / Angielski / Twarda / 304 str. The period from the late sixteenth to the late eighteenth centuries was one of complex change for the Chinese. Europe was eagerly looking to the East with an interest in developing a China market, not just in commercial and diplomatic enterprises but in evangelical ventures as well. The resulting contacts produced significant cultural exchanges and appropriations, as well as misconceptions and stereotypes. Profoundly affected by these interactions were the areas of technology and the decorative arts. Europe became enamored of Chinese style, and a fashion known as chinoiserie permeated the...
The period from the late sixteenth to the late eighteenth centuries was one of complex change for the Chinese. Europe was eagerly looking to the East ...
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382,02 zł |
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Breitling: The History of a Great Brand of Watches 1884 to the Present
ISBN: 9780764326707 / Angielski / Twarda / 173 str. Breitling. One watch has made this name famous worldwide, the Navitimer. In 1952 this watch was a real sensation, the chronograph along with the calculator made it possible for the pilot to carry out all necessary calculations during the flight. This made the Navitimer a valuable on-board instrument at that time, and a valuable collectible today. This newly revised book shows the whole spectrum of the firm's products since its founding in 1884, and gives the reader an informed insight into more than 100 years of the firm's history. Many photos, old catalogs, and advertising material support...
Breitling. One watch has made this name famous worldwide, the Navitimer. In 1952 this watch was a real sensation, the chronograph along with the calcu...
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207,86 zł |
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Wristwatch Annual
ISBN: 9780789209047 / Angielski / Miękka / 432 str. Every year brings hundreds of new wristwatch designs, with aesthetic and mechanical changes and improvements, limited edition watches, and new producers, keeping this field exciting for collectors. Following the success of last yearGCOs book, the new annual features over 1,700 of the worldGCOs most luxurious wristwatches and provides color photographs and complete specifications for each watch. With Wristwatch Annual, collectors have a wealth of information close at hand: the book is arranged alphabetically by producer, and within each producerGCOs section are specifications and materials for...
Every year brings hundreds of new wristwatch designs, with aesthetic and mechanical changes and improvements, limited edition watches, and new produce...
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145,53 zł |
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Grand Complications, Vol. IV: The Original Annual of the World's Watch Complications and Manufacturers
ISBN: 9780847831265 / Angielski Grand Complications, Volume IV provides a detailed overview of complicated watchmaking. This reference work for connoisseurs deals with each of the major horological complications by theme, from their history through to their most recent developments. Multi-complications, minute repeaters and sonneries, tourbillons, equations of time, perpetual calendars, chronographs, jump hours and retrograde mechanisms, GMTs and multiple time zones are reviewed in great detail. The latest creations by over twenty-three elite watch manufacturers are displayed and accompanied by technical descriptions,...
Grand Complications, Volume IV provides a detailed overview of complicated watchmaking. This reference work for connoisseurs deals with each of the ma...
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88,10 zł |
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The Watch Jobber's Handybook - A Practical Manual on Cleaning, Repairing and Adjusting: Embracing Information on the Tools, Materials Appliances and P
ISBN: 9781406790863 / Angielski / Miękka / 206 str. This vintage book contains a complete handbook on repairing watches, with information on clearing, fixing, adjusting, maintaining, and much more. Although old, the information within this book is timeless and will be of as much use to the modern reader as it was to those familiar with its original publication. Contents include: Early Time Measures and Modern Watches, A Watch Movement and How to Take it Apart, Examining, Cleaning and Putting Together, Repairs and Adjustment, Glossary of Terms, Tools, Materials, and Parts and Processes Used in Watchwork . Many vintage books such as this are...
This vintage book contains a complete handbook on repairing watches, with information on clearing, fixing, adjusting, maintaining, and much more. Alth...
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162,95 zł |
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Watchmakers and Clockmakers of the World
ISBN: 9781406791136 / Angielski / Miękka / 432 str. A general list of Watch and Clockmakers. Contents Include: Conventions Abbreviations List of Names with Alternative Spellings List of Watch and Clockmakers List of Initials and Monograms List of Place Names Maps
A general list of Watch and Clockmakers. Contents Include: Conventions Abbreviations List of Names with Alternative Spellings List of Watch and Clockm...
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196,15 zł |
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Clock Repairing as a Hobby: An Illustrated How-To Guide for the Beginner
ISBN: 9781602391536 / Angielski / Miękka / 115 str. It covers the theory behind clock movement and design, including the particulars of escapements, pendulums, balance wheels, and even the sheet music for popular chimes. The American striking clock, the 400-day clock, and the alarm clock receive special attention. The in-depth information, including explanations of clock repairing terminology and details on the tools, materials, and supplies that are needed for success, will benefit even skilled enthusiasts.
It covers the theory behind clock movement and design, including the particulars of escapements, pendulums, balance wheels, and even the sheet music f...
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53,84 zł |
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Watches: In the Ashmolean Museum
ISBN: 9781854442185 / Angielski / Miękka / 96 str. Thirty of the finest timepieces have been selected for their artistry and their mechanism for this publication. The history and development of watch design and decoration are explored with examples dating from the mid-16th to the mid-19th cenDEC 2006ry.
Thirty of the finest timepieces have been selected for their artistry and their mechanism for this publication. The history and development of watch d...
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46,52 zł |
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The Concise Guide to Military Timepieces 1880-1990
ISBN: 9781861263049 / Angielski / Twarda / 192 str. Back by popular demand! The first illustrated guide devoted specifically to the highly collectible field of military watches and clocks. Filled with concise descriptions and explanations of more than 150 distinct models, and including a guide to current price ranges. Chapters cover, in chronological order: pocket and deck watches, wristwatches, aviators watches, chronographs, timers, stop watches, divers watches and clocks. An invaluable reference for collectors.
Back by popular demand! The first illustrated guide devoted specifically to the highly collectible field of military watches and clocks. Filled with c...
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116,95 zł |
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Jaquet Droz
ISBN: 9782759401710 / Angielski / Twarda / 175 str. The finest examples of the great watch brand.
The finest examples of the great watch brand.
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228,69 zł |
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Wristwatches: History of a Century's Development
ISBN: 9780764321375 / Angielski / Twarda / 520 str. The mechanical wristwatch is a cherished treasure. This newly revised book is designed for the collector, with a historical survey, a description of how mechanical wristwatches work, and a glossary. Updated prices for various watches are included, along with a chapter on fakes, knock-offs, and hybrids. Information on the preservation, care, and repair of the watch rounds out the volume, making it an excellent reference for novice and experienced collectors alike.
The mechanical wristwatch is a cherished treasure. This newly revised book is designed for the collector, with a historical survey, a description of h...
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332,43 zł |
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The Cartier Collection: Timepieces
ISBN: 9782080305336 / Angielski / Twarda / 536 str. Timepieces are the perfect distillation of Cartier's craft: At once bona fide jewels, the ultimate expression of style, and miracles of detail and precision, they are at the heart of all that the legendary house represents. Equal in beauty, value and design to Cartier's jewels, each timepiece is an object of unparalleled luxury and elegance, emblematic of the -Cartier style.- Over 450 pieces, including the complete collection of -mystery clocks- whose hands seem to float in mid-air, are presented here, representing over 150 years of the finest horology. Each object is accompanied by its...
Timepieces are the perfect distillation of Cartier's craft: At once bona fide jewels, the ultimate expression of style, and miracles of detail and pre...
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1286,39 zł |
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Carriage and Other Travelling Clocks
ISBN: 9780887404542 / Angielski / Twarda / 368 str. The beauty of carriage clocks and their accompanying cases is an integral part of their design, but one aspect-their intricate movements-also displays solutions to mechanical problems that only the genius designer could solve. In this major new work by an expert clock historian and restorer, the reader will find over 400 exquisite color and 285 black-and-white photographs of hundreds of traveling clocks, as well as the explanations of all the major designers' work from the 17th century forward. Special chapters present the work of noted clockmakers Breguet, Garnier, Vulliamy, Cole, Frodsham,...
The beauty of carriage clocks and their accompanying cases is an integral part of their design, but one aspect-their intricate movements-also displays...
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449,02 zł |
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Chronograph Wristwatches: To Stop Time
ISBN: 9780887405020 / Angielski / Twarda / 246 str. Wrist chronographs are mechanical wristwatches that, in addition to their normal clockwork, have a mechanism that allows them to time short-term events. They are one of the most popular collecting areas in the broad spectrum of wristwatches because they are not yet too expensive and are available in large numbers. Until now they have not been studied systematically. Now Land and Meis offer this outstanding identification book. The text deals with the dial of the chronograph and all the indications that can possibly be read from it. There is also a technical section that shows the historical...
Wrist chronographs are mechanical wristwatches that, in addition to their normal clockwork, have a mechanism that allows them to time short-term event...
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449,02 zł |
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Watches International X
ISBN: 9780847832286 / Angielski / Miękka / 480 str. This volume showcases the latest masterpieces from the world's leading watch houses with editorial profiles highlighting the brands' histories, new developments and new introductions, and detailed technical profiles listing calibers, functions, and, when possible, retail prices.
This volume showcases the latest masterpieces from the world's leading watch houses with editorial profiles highlighting the brands' histories, new de...
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88,10 zł |
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Grand Complications: High Quality Watchmaking - Volume V
ISBN: 9780847832446 / Angielski / Twarda / 704 str. Focusing on high-end watches and timepieces, this book delves into the world of chronograph rattrapantes, perpetual calendars, equations of time and a host of other novelties, exploring the roots of the complications that fall within the realm of haute horology.
Focusing on high-end watches and timepieces, this book delves into the world of chronograph rattrapantes, perpetual calendars, equations of time and a...
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88,10 zł |
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The Watch Jobber's Handybook - A Practical Manual on Cleaning, Repairing and Adjusting: Embracing Information on the Tools, Materials Appliances and P
ISBN: 9781443733472 / Angielski / Twarda / 160 str. This handy volume contains a comprehensive guide to cleaning, repairing, and adjusting watches. It includes information on all the tools, materials, appliances, and processes employed in watchwork. This antiquarian volume was originally intended for the use of young beginners in their elementary practice with watchwork, although the technical terms will be useful for reference to many who are more experienced. Written in clear language and containing simple step-by-step instructions, this text is ideal for the beginner, and makes for a great addition to collections of allied literature. The...
This handy volume contains a comprehensive guide to cleaning, repairing, and adjusting watches. It includes information on all the tools, materials, a...
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194,88 zł |
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Watchmakers and Clockmakers of the World
ISBN: 9781443733533 / Angielski / Twarda / 436 str. This antiquarian book contains a general list of watch and clockmakers from around the world. Complete with names, dates, and locations, this text constitutes an invaluable reference for anyone interested in old clocks and pocket watches - making for a great addition to collections of allied literature. The chapters of this book includes: Conventions, Abbreviations, List of Names with Alternative Spellings, List of Watch and Clockmakers, List of Initials and Monograms, List of Place Names Maps, et cetera. Many antiquarian books such as this are becoming increasingly expensive and rare, and it...
This antiquarian book contains a general list of watch and clockmakers from around the world. Complete with names, dates, and locations, this text con...
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256,64 zł |
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Wooden Clock Cases
ISBN: 9780854421954 / Angielski / Miękka / 160 str. Presents twenty one different clocks, falling into three catagories: table clocks, wall mounted clocks and floor standing clocks. This title includes plans, photographs of embellishments and a parts list which accompany an order of assembly, and gives alternative dimensions to fit available movements.
Presents twenty one different clocks, falling into three catagories: table clocks, wall mounted clocks and floor standing clocks. This title includes ...
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93,56 zł |
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The English Watch: 1585-1970 a Unique Alliance of Art, Design and Inventive Genius
ISBN: 9781851495887 / Angielski / Twarda / 504 str. This is the first book to cover all aspects of English watches from every period. By dividing the watches into six periods, each with its own introduction, the author has been able to provide an admirably clear and comprehensive survey. An outline of each period is followed by information on the trade in London and the provinces, watchmakers, case makers, case styles and decoration, dials, hands, characteristics of the mechanisms and timekeeping capabilities. Over 290 watches illustrating these points have been carefully selected from both private and public collections and details have been...
This is the first book to cover all aspects of English watches from every period. By dividing the watches into six periods, each with its own introduc...
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810,81 zł |
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