Zenith Watch Book By Manfred Rossler
$100.00
Zenith: Swiss Watch Manufacture Since 1865″ book by Manfred Rossler. A long history that began in Le Locle, in the mountains of the Swiss canton of Jura, cradle of great Swiss watchmaking. As early as 1770 there were craftsmen specialized in movements and watch cases, gilders, experts in the creation of dials, enamellists who produced watch hands. In 1865 a company was set up in this little town on the renowned Les Billodes premises, a petite enterprise that was destined to become famous worldwide. Initially named for its founder Georges Favre-Jacot, after the first thirty years it became Zenith. This book retraces the history of the Swiss watch maison, documenting events and practically the entire production of more than 140 years. With more than 700 illustrations with detailed captions, Zenith also includes the increasingly specialized models: waterproof casings, chronometers, chronographs with special dials and timepieces for the military, sport and medical sectors. Not to mention anecdotes, memorabilia and rare period advertisements.
Has some wear due to normal usage and age. Overall condition is good.
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Zenith: Swiss Watch Manufacture Since 1865″ book by Manfred Rossler. A long history that began in Le Locle, in the mountains of the Swiss canton of Jura, cradle of great Swiss watchmaking. As early as 1770 there were craftsmen specialized in movements and watch cases, gilders, experts in the creation of dials, enamellists who produced watch hands. In 1865 a company was set up in this little town on the renowned Les Billodes premises, a petite enterprise that was destined to become famous worldwide. Initially named for its founder Georges Favre-Jacot, after the first thirty years it became Zenith. This book retraces the history of the Swiss watch maison, documenting events and practically the entire production of more than 140 years. With more than 700 illustrations with detailed captions, Zenith also includes the increasingly specialized models: waterproof casings, chronometers, chronographs with special dials and timepieces for the military, sport and medical sectors. Not to mention anecdotes, memorabilia and rare period advertisements.
Has some wear due to normal usage and age. Overall condition is good.