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10 years in the making, 5 years in the writing, the book “La montre-bracelet suisse” is an event in the microcosm of fine watch enthusiasts. With 484 pages and almost 1,000 illustrations, the book traces the history of the Swiss wristwatch in 11 chapters, from its origins at the end of the 19th century to its industrial transformation at the dawn of the 21st century.

Based on extensive documentation drawn from the source, i.e. vintage magazines, patents, period technical catalogs, etc., the book addresses for the first time the technical, aesthetic and industrial aspects of the Swiss national treasure that is the wristwatch. As a reference work, all important information is sourced, and an index with over 1,300 entries is available to search for a name, brand or model.

The book is written in plain language, and technical terms are explained. It is therefore aimed at a wide audience: the amateur will find a comprehensive overview of the subject, and the expert will undoubtedly discover little-known aspects of this industrial and human saga.

The book is in French and is only available online at time2tell.com, at a price of 90 euros + postage. To find out more and download extracts from the book, click here.