La montre : principes et méthodes de fabrication /

Daniels, George, 1926-2011,

La montre : principes et méthodes de fabrication / George Daniels ; dessins techniques de David Penney ; prises de vue couleurs de l'auteur ; [trad. de l'anglais par J.-P. Ammon]. - [Trad. de la 2e édition. anglaise]. - xvi pages, xxii pages of plates, 415 pages : illustrations ; 27 cm

Translation of : Watchmaking.

Includes bibliography (page 405).

The author's principal aim in writing this book has been to inspire and encourage the art of watchmaking, especially among a new generation of enthusiasts. The making of the precision timekeeper is described, step by step, and is illustrated at each stage with line drawings and brief explanatory captions. Great care has been taken to ensure the text is easy to follow and to avoid complicated technical descriptions.


In French, translated from the English.

9782880120726 2880120721


Clock and watch making.
Clocks and watches--Design and construction.
Clocks and watches--Repairing.

Making Craft Watch advanced practical how-to Penney, David [illustrator] Watch (general)