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No other object unites technical prowess, artistry and plain usefulness as nicely as a wristwatch. It's a combination that has made it the people's timepiece of the 20th century - a mirror of fashion and the obsession of countless inventors and entrepreneurs. Many propelled the wristwatch to heights of success, others saw equally sudden failures. This book tells the story of 84 of the century's most prominent watch producers - some, famous in their times, have long been forgotten. Insets and a comprehensive glossary cover the technical basics of watchmaking, while a chronology puts the subject in its historical context. More than 2100 illustrations take the reader through the fascinating "century of the wristwatch"- a delight for the eye and the mind. Nirgendwo anders verbinden sich Asthetik, praktische Vorzüge und technische Perfektion so harmonisch wie in der Armbanduhr. Diese Kombination hat die Armbanduhr zum Volks-Zeitmesser des 20. Jahrhunderts werden lassen. Immer der Mode unterworfen, verknüpfen sich mit ihr unzählige Erfinder- und Unternehmerschicksale. Manchen bescherte sie einen kometenhaften Aufstieg, anderen einen nicht minder rasanten Absturz. 84 namhafte, mitunter längst in Vergessenheit geratene Uhrenhersteller werden in diesem Buch vorgestelit. Exkurse und ein umfassendes Glossar vermitteln das notwendige technische Basiswissen. Eine Chronologie, in der Weltund Uhrengeschichte parallel dargestellt werden, rundet das Werk ab. Mit über 2100 Abbildungen zeichnet dieses uch das "Jahrhundert der Armbanduhr" nach - ein owohl technisches als auch ästhetisches Vergnügen. En nul autre objet, esthétique, avantages pratiques et perfection technique ne donnent lieu à une symbiose aussi harmonieuse que dans la montre-bracelet. Cette combinaison a fait de la montre-bracelet le chronomètre populaire par excellence du XXe siècle. Toujours soumise à la mode, elle a influencé le destin d'innombrables inventeurs et industriels. Certains ont connu grâce à elle un essor fulgurant et d'autres, une déchéance tout aussi brutale. Cet ouvrage présente 84 fabricants de montres réputés dont certains ont depuis longtemps sombré dans l'oubli. Des encadrés et un glossaire très complet procurent les connaissances de base techniques nécessaires. Une chronologie qui présente parallèlement l'histoire du monde et celle de l'horlogerie complète l'œuvre. Avec plus de 2 100 clichés, ce livre retraçant " Le siècle de la montre-bracelet " constitue un plaisir aussi bien sur le plan technique que sur le plan esthétique.

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Gisbert L. Brunner, specialist writer and journalist, born 1947, and deeply involved in watches since the mid-seventies. Author of numerous publications on wristwatches and Swiss watch brands, and on the editorial staff of Uhren magazine since 1981. Contributor to Süddeutsche Zeitung, Der Standard, Neue Zürcher Zeitung, Welt am Sonntag, Stern, Chronos, Klassik Uhren, Uhren Juwelen Schmuck. Gisbert L. Brunner, Schriftsteller und freier Fachjournalist, Jahrgang 1947, seit Mitte der siebziger Jahre intensive Auseinandersetzung mit Armbanduhren. Ab 1981 Redaktionsmitglied der Zeitschrift Uhren, zahlreiche Véröffentlichungen über Armbanduhren und Schweizer Uhrenmarken. Autor u.a. bei folgenden Publikationen: Süddeutsche Zeitung, Der Standard, Neue Zürcher Zeitung, Welt am Sonntag, Stern, Chronos, Klassik Uhren, Uhren Juwelen Schmuck. Gisbert L. Brunner, écrivain et journaliste free-lance spécialisé, né en 1947, se consacre intensivement depuis le milieu des années 70, aux questions des montres-bracelets. Il est membre de la rédaction de la revue Uhren depuis 1981 ; il est l'auteur de nombreuses publications sur les montres-bracelets et les marques de montres suisses. Il a notamment publié des articles dans les revues et journaux suivants: Süddeutsche Zeitung, Der Standard, Neue Zürcher Zeitung, Welt am Sonntag, Stern, Chronos, Klassik Uhren, Uhren Juwelen Schmuck. Christian Pfeiffer-Belli, publisher, born 1940, passionate collector of watches, specializes in editing and publishing horological books. Editor-in-chief of Klassik Uhren magazine; lecturer, and contributor to the daily and professional press, including Süddeutsche Zeitung, Watch, Bilanz, Wirtschaftswoche, co-author of Schweizer Armbanduhren, Klassische Armbanduhren von A - Z, Blanc-pain, eine Firmenmonographie and Die Uhrenmuseen der Welt. Christian Pfeiffer-Belli, Jahrgang 1940, Verlags-kaufmann. Motiviert durch seine Sammelleidenschaft von Taschen- und Armbanduhren, spezialisiert er sich als Herausgeber und Lektor auf Uhrenbücher. Chefredakteur der Zeitschrift Kfassik Uhren. Diverse Vorträge und zahlreiche Artikel in Tages- und Fachzeitschriften, z. B. Süddeutsche Zeitung, Watch, Bilanz, Wirtschaftswoche. Co-Autor u.a. folgender Publikationen: Schweizer Armbanduhren, Klassische Armbanduhren von A-Z, Blancpain, eine Firmenmonographie und Die Uhrenmuseen der Welt. Christian Pfeiffer-Belli, né en 1940. Animé par sa passion, la collection de montres de gousset et de montres-bracelets, il s'est spécialisé comme éditeur de livres sur les montres. il est le rédacteur en chef de la revue Klassik Uhren. Divers exposés et de nombreux articles dans des quotidiens et revues spécialisées, par exemple Süddeutsche Zeitung, Watch, Bilanz, Wirtschaftswoche. Coauteur, notamment, des publications suivantes: Schweizer Armbanduhren, Klassische Armbanduhren von A-Z, Blancpain, eine Firmenmonographie et Die Uhrenmueen der Welt.

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