![]() The level of expertise and craftsmanship involved is truly dazzling.įeaturing such stunning timepieces as the 15.48 Driver Watch, the Andreas Strehler Time Shadow and the Antoine Preziuso Chronometer, Tourbillon of Tourbillons, this expertly curated collection of watch profiles will catch the eye of any true enthusiast. Many of these ateliers handcraft both the watches and their complicated mechanical movements in-house. With a foreword from Jean-Marie Schaller, founder and creative director of Louis Moinet, this book introduces some of the most elegant watches the horological world has to offer, including several one-of-a-kind pieces that have never before appeared in print. Text by Steve Huyton, design blogger and founder of the Paolo Mathai Horology label.With a focus on design over price, these watches range from the affordable to the luxurious. ![]() Collects 60 high-quality watches from independent makers, many of which are one-of-a-kind and have never before appeared in print.And is probably why I can’t give a higher rating. ![]() The write ups, I think one could do better to use Wikipedia. But other than that gripe the photos are great. The double spread however wasn’t well though off, because some serials is lost between the split in the center. There’s some great full page photography and detail shots. The photos are glorious and the only reason it gets high ratings from me. And is probably why I can’t give a hi This book just made me feel that I was left out by not being at the exhibition that it was accompanied with. ![]() This book just made me feel that I was left out by not being at the exhibition that it was accompanied with. Watchmakers: Hajime Asaoka, Ludovic Ballouard, Christophe Claret, George Daniels, Denis Flageollet (De Bethune), Philippe Dufour, Laurent Ferrier, Romain Gauthier, Vianney Halter, Christian Klings, Jean Daniel Nicolas (Daniel Roth), Roger Smith, Kari Voutilainen. Watchmakers also features insightful text from other leading figures of the independent watchmaking world, including Aurel Bacs of the Fondation Haute Horlogerie and Nicholas Faulkes, writer for Vanity Fair, The Telegraph and GQ, and author of the only authorized biography of Patek Philippe. Photographs of the masters in their workshops bring their stories to life, along with detailed sketches and images of their watches in all their brilliant intricacy. Thirteen artisans, each a legend in the realm of haute horlogerie, tell their stories, describing the traditional working methods and prized watches upon which their reputations have been built. It's time to honour them as they should be honoured." - Denis Flageollet Watchmakers: The Masters of Art Horology gathers the work of the most celebrated independent watchmakers in the world. The masterworks of thirteen legendary independent watchmakers collected in a highly illustrated volume - Contains detailed sketches and images of the watches, and accompanying specs - Photographs of the masters at work and descriptions of their creative process - Biographies produced in collaboration with the watchmakers themselves - This volume accompanies a traveling e - The masterworks of thirteen legendary independent watchmakers collected in a highly illustrated volume - Contains detailed sketches and images of the watches, and accompanying specs - Photographs of the masters at work and descriptions of their creative process - Biographies produced in collaboration with the watchmakers themselves - This volume accompanies a traveling exhibition dedicated to the art of handcrafted watchmaking "True novelties and trends in watchmaking come from the watchmaking artisans.
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