Chronograph to Complication: The Art Technology of Accurate Timing (Volume 1)

Bertram Kalisher

ISBN 10: 0965305333 / ISBN 13: 9780965305334

Published by Kalbe Assoc Inc, 2007

About this Item

New Copy. Customer Service Guaranteed.

Seller Inventory # 62A31_21_0965305333

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Chronograph to Complication: The Art Technology of Accurate Timing (Volume 1)
• Publisher: Kalbe Assoc Inc
• Publication Date: 2007
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0965305333
• ISBN 13: 9780965305334
• Binding: Hardcover
• Illustrator: Jaclyn Ciringione; Don Kozusko
• Condition: new

About this title

Synopsis

Published by Kalbe Press in conjunction with the American Watch Guild, this elegant and informative book, dedicated to the master watchmakers of the past and present, includes stunningly detailed photographs of 100 of the world's finest timepieces. The exceptional photography and in-depth technical information make this book a must-have for anyone who collects and appreciates horological masterpieces. Text is in English, 232 pages.

About the Author

Bertram Kalisher is Executive Editor and a publisher of the magazines Chronos, and Watch and Jewelry Review. He is the director of the American Watch Guild. He began his career operating a retail jewelry store in Manhattan. In 1950 he formed Kalbe Company, importer and manufacturer of fine watch attachments. In 1960 he purchased the Hadley Watch Band Corporation and changed the company name to Hadley Kalbe Company.