A L Breguet

Author : Emmanuel Breguet
Publisher : Alain de Gourcuff
Page : 396 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : NYPL:33433071011435

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Breguet by Emmanuel Breguet Pdf

Founded in 1775 by Abraham-Louis Breguet, the firm of Breguet has occupied a unique position in the field of prestige watchmaking. Considered the greatest watchmaker of all time, Abraham-Louis Breguet was the father of modern watchmaking, an innovator in both the technical and aesthetic fields. A work of reference containing a wealth of previously unpublished information, this is also a sumptuous art book, distinguished by the elegance of its design and the excellence of its illustrations. In addition, the author skillfully combines the histories of art, technical developments, politics and economics to create an appealing and accessible narrative. Over 500 illustrations present a visual history of the principal creations produced by the Breguet workshops over the last two hundred and twenty years. Many of the pieces illustrated are held in private collections and are photographed here for the first time.

Author : George Daniels
Publisher : Philip Wilson Publishers
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2021-05-04
Category : Art
ISBN : 1781301077

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The Art of Breguet by George Daniels Pdf

Author : Emmanuel Breguet,Martin Chapman
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2015-10-25
Category : Design
ISBN : 9783791354675

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Breguet by Emmanuel Breguet,Martin Chapman Pdf

This dazzling exploration of the work of renowned horologist Breguet is also a fascinating look at what makes watches and other timepieces tick. Abraham-Louis Breguet invented many of the standard components of today’s most prestigious watches, earning the title "The Father of Modern Horology." The self-winding watch, the gong spring, the first shock-protection device, and the enameled dial—all were created by Breguet. In addition, he invented the first travel clock, sold to Napoleon Bonaparte in 1798, and the first wristwatch, delivered to Caroline Murat, queen of Naples in 1812. Perhaps Breguet’s most famous timepiece is the "Marie-Antoinette" pocket watch, which took forty years to make and was the most complex watch of its time. This fascinating, elegantly designed volume features more than seventy watches and clocks that were constructed by the Breguet company, and it contains many insights into the inner workings that made these objects so innovative and valuable. Engaging essays explore Breguet’s personal history, the technologies he perfected, and his vast international reputation—which survives to this day. This beautiful overview of Breguet’s achievements will speak to anyone who treasures their watch—whether as an indispensable daily accessory, or as a prized piece of jewelry.

Author : Jonathan Betts
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 848 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2018-01-03
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780191511172

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Marine Chronometers at Greenwich by Jonathan Betts Pdf

The Marine Chronometers at Greenwich is the fifth, and largest, of the distinguished series of catalogues of instruments in the collections of the National Maritime Museum. Housed at the Royal Observatory Greenwich — the 'home of time' and the Prime Meridian of the world — this extraordinary collection, which includes the celebrated marine timekeepers by John Harrison (1693-1776), is generally considered to be the finest of its kind in existence. The book is however much more than just a catalogue, and includes an accessible and engaging history of the chronometer, revealing why these instruments were important in our scientific and cultural history, and explaining, in simple terms, how they worked and were used. A comprehensive Glossary and Bibliography are included to ensure any technicalities are explained and that the reader has suggestions for useful 'further reading'. Over 480 photographs and illustrations, including many fine macro-photographs and line drawings, illustrate the 'jewel-like' beauty of the chronometer's construction and explain the function and subtleties of its mechanism. A chapter on 'How the Chronometer was Made', describes the fine sub-division of labour used to create these special machines, from bare metal, right up to delivery on board ship, and brief biographies of the makers tell the human story behind this important nineteenth-century industry. Another chapter, 'The Evolution of the Chronometer', aimed at collectors, historians and curators, provides clearly structured information on assessing and dating the chronometer, something many find difficult. And, for the dedicated specialist, there is extensive tabulated data on the technical structure of this important collection, a unique resource for future research.

Author : Sir David Salomons
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 634 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 1921
Category : Clocks and watches
ISBN : NYPL:33433084033624

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Breguet (1747-1823) by Sir David Salomons Pdf

Author : Thomas Engel
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 231 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Clock and watch makers
ISBN : 385725114X

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A.L. Breguet : watchmaker to kings... by Thomas Engel Pdf

Author : United States. Patent Office
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1500 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 1959
Category : Patents
ISBN : WISC:89049549025

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Official Gazette of the United States Patent Office by United States. Patent Office Pdf

Author : John Cronin
Publisher : The Crowood Press
Page : 614 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2022-08-29
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 9780719840890

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Watch - An Illustrated Guide to its History and Mechanism by John Cronin Pdf

The watch has a long and fascinating history, from a fifteenth-century status symbol of the rich and powerful to the mass-produced everyday timepiece of modern times. This book describes the main technical developments across a 500-year timespan, from the beginnings in Germany and France, through the golden age of English horology in the 18th century, to the development of modern factory production in America and Switzerland. It also sets out to give the general reader and collector a grasp of the key technological developments in watch and sets the lives of the inventors and artisans in the context of the social and economic history of their times. With over 290 photographs and 3D diagrams, this book includes an extensive listing and history of watch brands and manufacturers to assist in identification along with a useful glossary of terms.

Author : Sir David Lionel Salomons
Publisher : Alpha Edition
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2019-02-20
Category : History
ISBN : 935329973X

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Breguet, 1747-1823 by Sir David Lionel Salomons Pdf

This book has been considered by academicians and scholars of great significance and value to literature. This forms a part of the knowledge base for future generations. We have represented this book in the same form as it was first published. Hence any marks seen are left intentionally to preserve its true nature.

Author : Gerald Reiner
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 314 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2009-06-13
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781848827486

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Rapid Modelling for Increasing Competitiveness by Gerald Reiner Pdf

A Perspective on Two Decades of Rapid Modeling It is an honor for me to be asked to write a foreword to the Proceedings of the 1st Rapid Modeling Conference. In 1987, when I coined the term “Rapid Modeling” to denote queuing modeling of manufacturing systems, I never imagined that two decades later there would be an international conference devoted to this topic! I am delighted to see that there will be around 40 presentations at the conference by leading researchers from aroundthe world, and about half of these presentationsare represented by written papers published in this book. I congratulate the conference organizers and program committee on the success of their efforts to hold the ?rst ever conference on Rapid Modeling. Attendees at this conferencemight?nd it interesting to learn about the history of the term Rapid Modeling in the context it is used here. During the fall of 1986 I was invited to a meeting at the Headquarters of the Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) in Dearborn, Michigan. By that time I had successfully demonstrated s- eral industry applications of queuing network models at leading manufacturers in the USA. Although in principle the use of queuing networks to model manufact- ing systems was well known in the OR/MS community and many papers had been published,the actual use of suchmodelsby manufacturingprofessionalswas almost nonexistent.

Author : George Daniels
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 420 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 1975
Category : Science
ISBN : STANFORD:36105031488401

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The Art of Breguet by George Daniels Pdf

Author : Great Britain. Royal Commission for the Paris Exhibition (1867)
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 634 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 1868
Category : Art and industry
ISBN : BL:A0022882033

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Reports on the Paris Universal Exhibition, 1867 ... Presented to Both Houses of Parliament by Command of Her Majesty: Containing reports on oil, and other paintings. Sculpture. Architecture. Engraving. Printing and stationery. Applied art. Photography. Scientific apparatus. Furniture and decoration. Glass, pottery, and terra cotta. Plate, jewellery, and art metal work. Leather and fancy work, and perfumery by Great Britain. Royal Commission for the Paris Exhibition (1867) Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 694 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 1868
Category : Electronic
ISBN : BSB:BSB10306308

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Reports on the Paris Universal Exhibition, 1867 by Anonim Pdf

Author : Donald De Carle
Publisher : The Crowood Press
Page : 478 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2020-02-07
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 9780719831065

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Practical Watch Repairing by Donald De Carle Pdf

Here is a unique book. It describes the theories and processes of repairing and adjusting the modern watch in precise and meticulous detail: a thing which has never been done so completely before in the many books on the same subject. As a text book it is a revelation. Taking nothing for granted, except the ability to read and comprehend a simple description of mechanical processes, de Carle takes his reader through every stage and every operation of watch repairing ...and to deal with them thoroughly is quite a programme - it takes 300 pages containing 24 chapters, two appendices and 553 illustrations. The fine draughtsmanship and accurate technical detail of the illustrations set a new standard. Practical Watch Repairing can justifiably claim to be the best illustrated book on practical horology yet issued, and one of the best of its kind on any subject. The publication of the book marks the beginning of a new epoch in the study of the mechanics of horology.

Author : Parliament proc, Vict
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 644 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 1868
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OXFORD:590761901

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Reports on the Paris universal exhibition, 1867. Vol.2-6 [and] Index to vol.2-5 by Parliament proc, Vict Pdf