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product_id: 364973600
title: "Horology"
price: "KSh13287"
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# Horology

**Price:** KSh13287
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

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- **What is this?** Horology
- **How much does it cost?** KSh13287 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Description

A beautifully illustrated and in-depth look at horology—the scientific study of time and timekeeping. Horology is a thorough introduction to the world of time and watchmaking. Brimming with more than 150 detailed and full-color images, illustrations, charts, and technical drawings, this book is a must-have for anyone interested in the art of watchmaking and watch design. It includes the requisite exploration and presentation of the rarest, most-coveted, and classic watch designs and styles, including Jaeger-LeCoultre, Patek Philippe, Rolex, Cartier, Breitling and many others. Topics include: Early calendars Modern timekeeping The smallest unit of time The twin paradox The golden ratio Evolving design, using the Vacheron Constantin 222 as a case study Decorative watchmaking techniques, including brushing, chamfering, circular graining, chiseling, and more A multifaceted study, Horology discusses the philosophy and measurement of time, the possibility of time travel, and the emergent smartwatch industry. What once seemed complicated will be demystified through a comprehensive overview of watch movements, complications, and parts. A behind-the-scenes peek into the watch industry, plus pricing and market data, rounds out the contents. Readers will leave these pages with a newfound, renewed, and enhanced love of watchmaking, as well as an increased appreciation for the value and passing of time. A watch is our most intimate connection with time and a way to keep in touch with our artisanal past.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #34,565 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #8 in Antique & Collectible Clocks & Watches (Books) #17 in Physics of Time (Books) #40 in Fashion History |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 220 Reviews |

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## Frequently Bought Together

- Horology: An Illustrated Primer on the History, Philosophy, and Science of Time, with an Overview of the Wristwatch and the Watch Industry
- A Man & His Watch: Iconic Watches and Stories from the Men Who Wore Them
- The Wristwatch Handbook: A Comprehensive Guide to Mechanical Wristwatches

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*Last updated: 2026-10-18*