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TECHNIQUE and HISTORY of the SWISS WATCH
By Eugene Jaquet and Alfred Chapuis
In hardback with mylar-protected dustjacket, published in 1970 by Hamlyn Publishing Group Ltd
272 pages of text and many illustrations of Swiss watches and their workings
Since the 16th century the Swiss have been renowned for their precision and reliability in the world of horology.
This book is the remarkable history of an industry and an art, outlining the influences and styles of the great
designers and factories; the ornamentation that graced the rare models; the time it took for ingenious inventions to become standard practice; and the intense degree of sophistication which characterises the prize models of today.
The book measures 12.4" x 9.4" and weighs almost 2.5 kilos unpackaged
The book will be securely packaged and despatched via eBay Simple Delivery, using Royal Mail Tracked 48 post
To Europe and International destinations it will be sent via eBay's Global Shipping Program, tracked.
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