Watchmaking expertise
Discover the apprentice watchmaker's book,
a compendium of knowledge and learning
of watchmaking know-how.
Passing on watchmaking know-how
Rest assured, you'll never be alone! You'll be guided step by step to discover the beauty of centuries-old craftsmanship. A detailed guidebook is included in your box to accompany you throughout the assembly process, providing invaluable support.
It's not just a watchmaking book you'll be holding in your hands, but rather a valuable compendium of watchmaking know-how.
If you wish, videos are also available for further assistance.
Rest assured, you'll never be alone! You'll be guided step by step to discover the beauty of an age-old know-how.
A detailed compendium is included to accompany you throughout the assembly process, providing invaluable support.
It's not just a watchmaking book you'll be holding in your hands, but rather a valuable compendium of watchmaking know-how.
If you wish, videos are also available for further assistance.
Sharing watchmaking expertise
In the heart of time
The watchmaking book is divided into five main sections to help you discover watchmaking know-how during assembly. Take a moment out of time as the world of watchmaking opens up to you...
The origins of watchmaking history
You'll travel through the history of watchmaking expertise, from the division of time to the mastery of solar time. Then you'll discover the different functional and decorative styles of clocks that have survived the centuries.
Discovering your box and the watchmaking space
In this second part, you'll be able to put yourself in the watchmaker's shoes, explore the workspace of this meticulous craftsman and familiarize yourself with each watchmaking tool. Tips and tricks will be passed on to help you make the most of each tool and hone your skills. From screwdrivers to oil picks, you're ready to get to the heart of the assembly process...
Step by step through the watchmaker's craft
Walk in the footsteps of master watchmakers, and associate each gesture with an apprenticeship. Take a moment to understand how your timepiece works. This step is designed to combine practical experience with an understanding of the watchmaking world. During your assembly, in addition to watchmaking pauses to gain an in-depth understanding of how the mechanical movement works, "watchmaker's tips" and "did you know" will be shared with you. In this way, your understanding of watchmaking know-how will be more complete and entertaining.
The magic of mechanism to perfection
Learn how to set your clock's precise time, activate and deactivate its chime, and wind your Persée's spring with a complete rotation of its barrel. If your ring's crystal-clear vocals need adjusting, you'll be guided to set it perfectly.
The adventure of Maison Alcée up to the conception of Persée
You'll discover the meticulous design of the components, meticulously crafted in the Franco-Swiss Jura Arc. Then you'll delve into the history of our company. Then take a look behind the scenes at our team of experts.
An immersion in watchmaking know-how
Whether you're an enthusiast or discovering this world for the first time, this collection of around one hundred and fifty pages will allow you to immerse yourself in watchmaking expertise and the history of time.
Meticulous down to the smallest detail, this book transcends the very idea of a simple assembly manual. It is an essential resource that will guide you through the assembly of your timepiece.
This collection is a tangible expression of the true art of watchmaking savoir-faire, an invitation to plunge deeply into a world where every detail counts, where every gesture is imbued with precision and dedication to watchmaking craftsmanship.
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