Watchmaking
expertise
Dive into the apprentice watchmaker’s guide –
a storehouse of knowledge and learning devoted to
fine watchmaking expertise.
Passing on horological knowhow
Don’t worry – we won’t leave you to fend for yourself! We will guide you every step of the way as you discover all the beauty of centuries-old watchmaking knowledge. Your kit includes a detailed guide to accompany you throughout the assembly process, offering invaluable support along the way.
This is not some mere coffee-table watch book: it’s a valuable storehouse of knowledge covering the art of watchmaking and all the related expertise.
Videos are also available for additional support should you wish for it.
Our timepiece embodies outstanding horology expertise. Maison Alcée’s timepiece is a blend of Swiss and French knowhow, redolent with the cultural riches of the Jura valley listed as UNESCO World Heritage. This remarkable desk watch clock reveals all the art of fine watchmaking and the unrivalled technical precision involved.
All this is yours to assemble, allowing you to discover the beauty of the craft and the work that goes into it!
Sharing horology expertise
At the heart of time
Our horology guide is divided into five major sections to help you on your way as you learn about watchmaking expertise during the assembly process. Take time out to see the intricacies of watchmaking unfold before your eyes…
The origins of the watchmaking industry
Embark on a fascinating voyage through the development of watchmaking expertise, from the first attempts to measure time to the mastery of solar time. Learn about the functional and decorative design of clocks through the centuries.
Exploring your watchmaking kit and workspace
The second part of our watchmaking book casts you in the role of watchmaker as you explore the workspace and the tools used by these outstanding craftsmen. We pass on plenty of hints and tips to help you master the use of each tool and acquire the appropriate gestures.
From the screwdrivers to the oil stick, you will be ready to immerse yourself in the assembly process and learn all about the historic craft of fine watchmaking. You will soon see why watchmaking is known as the ‘trade of a thousand tools’!
Learning how to work like a master watchmaker – step by step
As you follow in the footsteps of watchmakers, every new procedure is a learning experience. Let time stand still for a moment as you immerse yourself in understanding how your beautiful timepiece is put together. Assembling the timepiece yourself makes it easy for you as an enthusiast to grasp how a watch movement works, aided here by the larger scale of the mechanism. This stage is designed to allow you to put your understanding of the world of fine watchmaking into practice.
As the assembly process progresses, in addition to taking time out for more horological investigations into the workings of a mechanical watch movement, we share ‘watchmaker’s tips’ and ‘did you know’ segments with you, ensuring your mastery of horology expertise is both extensive – and enjoyable!
The magic of mechanisms in all their perfection
Learn about how to set the time on your timepiece with accuracy, turn the chime on and off, and wind the spring of your Persée desk watch clock, completing a full rotation of the barrel to make it work.
If the tone of your chime needs adjusting, we will provide the help you need to complete the process flawlessly.
The Maison Alcée adventure leading up to the birth of Persée
Take a deep dive into watchmaking expertise as you learn about the painstaking process we undertook to design our components, manufactured with loving care in the Jura valley region. Move on to discover the history of Maison Alcée itself; join us as we share what it’s like to be part of our team of watchmaking experts.
Immerse yourself in watchmaking expertise
Whether you’re already an enthusiast or just finding out about the world of mechanical watches for the first time, this one-hundred-and-fifty-page guide opens up the way for you to learn all about watchmaking knowhow; the book reveals all the authentic expertise involved in the French and Swiss watchmaking industry.
No attention to detail has been spared in the production of this book, a work packed with outstanding watchmaking knowledge – about as different from a basic set of instructions as could be imagined. It’s a key resource that will guide you through the process of assembling your timepiece and immerse you in the world of fine watchmaking as you do so.
The watchmaking book is a tangible expression of the art of horology expertise, inviting you to take a deep dive into a world in which every detail matters, each gesture has to be just right, and watchmaking artistry reigns supreme.
