Devised first and foremost to assist budding watchmakers as they assemble their Persée timepiece, this watchmaking book is also an excellent introduction to the history of time for any reader.
From an overview of watchmaking history to horological expertise, the expert watchmakers contributing to the guide have packed in a wealth of details and beautifully crafted stories.
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Immerse yourself in historic expertise
This 150-page guide to watchmaking offers a fascinating read – and a deep dive into the world of horology, revealing the secrets and techniques of an age-old craft. Published by experts in horology, the book details every stage in the assembly of your timepiece, from selecting the components through to final adjustment.
Watchmaking aficionados, lovers of all things mechanical and fine watch enthusiasts are all invited to set about building their own desk watch clock, embarking on a wonderful journey through the history of horological expertise – and taking in every step of the assembly process along the way.
Five sections at a glance
Our watchmaking book is divided into five carefully-edited sections to guide you step by step as you explore horological expertise and assemble your very own desk watch clock.
Set out on a journey beyond time as the art of watchmaking is revealed in all its splendour before your eyes! This horology book invites you to take time out and explore the secrets of the precision mechanisms and movements that define this hallowed craft.
Back to the roots of horological history
Embark on a fascinating voyage through the development of horological knowhow, from humankind’s first attempts at time measurement to the mastery of solar time. Learn about the functional and decorative design of clocks through the centuries and the captivating development of this exceptional strand of artisanry.
Exploring your watchmaking kit
and workspace
The second part of our timepiece book looks at the watchmaker’s workspace and the tools used by the master craftsman. There are plenty of hints and tips to help you learn to use each tool – from the screwdrivers to the oil spike – ensuring you’re fully prepared to take on the role of watchmaker and start to assemble your beautiful desk watch clock.
Learning a watchmaker’s moves
Follow in the footsteps of master horologists as you learn every expert move. This section of the apprentice watchmaker’s guide blends practical details with an in-depth explanation of watchmaking. Take plenty of breaks during the assembly process to read more about the history of watchmaking and understand how a timepiece works: the mechanical movement in your luxury desk watch clock is designed to resemble that of a wristworn watch on a larger scale.
Final adjustment of your Persée desk watch clock
Master the art of setting the exact time on your timepiece, activating and disabling the chime, and winding the spring by rotating the barrel. Should the crystal-clear chime on your beautiful desk watch clock require adjustment, you’ll have specific instructions on how to make it sound absolutely perfect.
From the beginnings of Maison Alcée through to the design of our very first desk watch clock: Persée
The last part of this watchmaking book introduces readers to the meticulous process involved in designing the components, all painstakingly manufactured in the Jura Arc straddling France and Switzerland, before going on to tell the engrossing story of Maison Alcée, taking you behind the scenes to meet our team of expert horologists.
Watch aficionados, lovers of high horology, ardent advocates of luxury mechanisms and newcomers ready to explore this fascinating world for the first time will all enjoy this deep dive into horological expertise and the history of time.
Each page of this watchmaking book will amaze you with its portrayal of the art and precision that’s come to make horology so prestigious and unique. Every moment you spend reading this watchmaking book will pay homage to luxury and broaden your understanding of how a watch movement works, bringing you ever closer to the beating heart of this timeless art.
Our watchmaking book is a distillation of the expertise of several acclaimed expert horologists. Let yourself be borne away on a journey through the fascinating history of watch and clock-making. Read about the techniques and traditions that have fashioned this historic craft, assembling your own beautiful desk watch clock as you do so.
Our apprentice watchmaker’s guide is structured in such a way as to provide a clear and detailed understanding of every stage of the process involved in assembling your very own desk watch clock. Whether you’re a lover of luxury mechanisms, a watch aficionado or simply inquisitive by nature, this watchmaking book will appeal to anyone keen to find out more about the wonderful history of time and watches – and the world of watchmaking in general.
Our watchmaking book is a distillation of unrivalled expertise contributed by expert horologists drawing on their unique knowhow. The watchmaker authors share their knowledge in the form of invaluable advice illustrated by captivating pictures and beautifully drawn sketches..
Maison Alcée’s founder Alcée herself has brought together leading talents to bring this watchmaking book to life. The book has been published with the expert help of Thierry Ducret, holder of a rare ‘Best Craftsman’ (Meilleur Ouvrier de France) award, the academic rigour of watchmaking teacher Jean-Marie Desgrange, and the artistic sensitivity of Swiss designer Antoine Tschumi.
The book invites you to read all about the world of watchmaking by retracing its fascinating history, immersing explorers in the sublime art and entrancing science of time measurement.
Maison Alcée has embarked on a daring initiative: giving anybody the chance to immerse themselves in the twin worlds of time and watchmaking, discover the mechanisms, movements and subtle workings of watches – and assemble their very own desk watch clock.
In this watchmaking book, traditional techniques are explained alongside the very latest innovations, showing how the craft has developed over time. Over and above technical details, the guide is a fascinating read, telling the enthralling story of time and watchmaking and putting a full overview of this fascinating world within everyone’s grasp. Detailed descriptions make each step of assembly accessible and easy to understand, even for the uninitiated.
And fear not – you will never be alone on your journey into watchmaking! You will benefit from support at every step of your immersion into the world of watchmaking as you discover the beauty of this exceptional craft.
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