Breguet: Art and Innovation In Watchmaking

Breguet: Art and Innovation In Watchmaking

This dazzling exploration of the work of renowned horologist Breguet is also a fascinating look at what makes watches and other timepieces tick. Abraham-Louis Breguet invented many of the standard components of todayâ€™s most prestigious watches, earning the title â€œThe Father of Modern Horology.â€ The self-winding watch, the gong spring, the first shock-protection device, and
the enameled dialâ€•all were created by Breguet. In addition,
he invented the first travel clock, sold to Napoleon Bonaparte
in 1798, and the first wristwatch, delivered to Caroline Murat,
queen of Naples in 1812. Perhaps Breguetâ€™s most famous
timepiece is the â€œMarie-Antoinetteâ€ pocket watch, which took
forty years to make and was the most complex watch of its
time. This fascinating, elegantly designed volume features
more than seventy watches and clocks that were constructed
by the Breguet company, and it contains many insights into
the inner workings that made these objects so innovative and
valuable. Engaging essays explore Breguetâ€™s personal history,
the technologies he perfected, and his vast international
reputationâ€•which survives to this day. This beautiful overview
of Breguetâ€™s achievements will speak to anyone who treasures
their watchâ€•whether as an indispensable daily accessory, or as
a prized piece of jewelry.
Country USA
Brand Prestel
Manufacturer Prestel
Binding Hardcover
ItemPartNumber 150 colour
Color White
ReleaseDate 2015-10-25
UnitCount 1
EANs 9783791354675

Country	USA
Brand	Prestel
Manufacturer	Prestel
Binding	Hardcover
ItemPartNumber	150 colour
Color	White
ReleaseDate	2015-10-25
UnitCount	1
EANs	9783791354675

Breguet: Art and Innovation In Watchmaking

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