What 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 Magic of Watches loves paradoxes: why a
one-million-dollar watch might be less precise and more fragile than one
that costs 15 dollars. The Magic of Watches comes back to the origins of
the measurement of time: how did we go from the water clock to the
wristwatch? The Magic of Watches dares to speak about technique: how
does a mechanical movement work? How does a quartz watch work? The Magic
of Watches delves into details: what is a "complication" and when do we
speak about "chronometer"? The Magic of Watches likes art: how do we
enamel a dial? The Magic of Watches is unique: it focuses in detail on
the basics in order to understand and love watches better.