Watchmaking know-how
Discover the apprentice watchmaker’s book,
A collection of knowledge and learning
watchmaking know-how.
The transmission of the
Watchmaking know-how
Rest assured, you will never be left to your own devices! You will be guided step by step to discover the beauty of a centuries-old know-how, that of watchmaking. A detailed collection is included in your case to accompany you throughout the assembly, constituting a precious support.
It is not just a watchmaking book that you will hold in your hands, but rather a precious collection of knowledge about the watchmaker’s profession and know-how. If you wish, videos are also available to provide you with additional support.
Our timepiece symbolises exceptional watchmaking know-how. Steeped in the cultural heritage of the Jura Arc, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Alcée has designed a timepiece that combines both Swiss and French excellence. This remarkable clock reveals both the art of the watchmaking craft and its unrivalled technical precision. And it will be up to you to assemble it to discover its beauty!
Rest assured, you will never be left to your own devices! You will be guided step by step to discover the beauty of a centuries-old know-how, that of watchmaking.
A detailed collection is included in your case to accompany you throughout the assembly, constituting a precious support.
It is not just a watchmaking book that you will hold in your hands, but rather a precious collection of knowledge about the watchmaker’s profession and know-how. If you wish, videos are also available to provide you with additional support.
Our timepiece symbolises exceptional watchmaking know-how.
Steeped in the cultural heritage of the Jura Arc, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Alcée has designed a timepiece that combines both Swiss and French excellence.
This remarkable clock reveals both the art of the watchmaking craft and its unrivalled technical precision.
And it will be up to you to assemble it to discover its beauty!
Sharing watchmaking know-how
At the heart of time
The watchmaking book includes five main parts to help you discover watchmaking know-how during assembly. Take a moment out of time during which the world of watchmaking opens up to you…
The origins of watchmaking history
You will travel through the history of watchmaking know-how, from the division of time to the mastery of solar time. Then you will discover the different functional and decorative styles of watch clocks that have spanned the centuries.
Discovering your box and the watchmaking space
This second part will offer you the opportunity to put yourself in the shoes of the watchmaker, to explore the workspace of this meticulous craftsman and to familiarize yourself with all the watchmaking tools. Tips and tricks will be given to you to make the best use of each tool and sharpen your gesture. From the screwdriver to the oil pick, you are now ready to enter the heart of assembly and discover this age-old profession… Besides, isn’t it said that watchmaking is the profession of a thousand tools?
Step by step in the gestures of the watchmaker
Walk in the footsteps of the master watchmakers, associate each gesture with learning. Take a moment to pause to understand how your beautiful timepiece works. Assembling your own timepiece allows all enthusiasts to understand the mechanism of a watch, but on a larger scale. This step aims to combine practice and understanding of the watchmaking world. During your assembly, in addition to the watchmaking breaks to understand in depth how the mechanical movement works, “watchmaker’s advice” and “did you know” will be shared with you. Thus, the understanding of watchmaking know-how will be more complete and fun.
The magic of the mechanism to perfection
Learn how to set the exact time of your timepiece, how to activate and deactivate its chime, and how to wind the spring of your beautiful timepiece, Persée, thanks to a complete rotation of its barrel. If the timbre of your ringtone needs to be adjusted, you will be accompanied to adjust it perfectly.
Maison Alcée’s adventure until the conception of Persée
You will immerse yourself in watchmaking know-how and discover the meticulous design of the components, carefully crafted within the Franco-Swiss Jura Arc. You will then enter the history of our House. Then you will share with Maison Alcée the life of our team of watchmaking experts.
Immersion in watchmaking know-how
Whether you are passionate about watchmaking or are discovering the world of mechanical watchmaking for the first time, this collection of about one hundred and fifty pages will allow you to learn about watchmaking know-how. This book reveals the true know-how of French and Swiss watchmaking.
Meticulous down to the smallest detail, this book, the result of exceptional watchmaking know-how, transcends the very idea of a simple assembly manual. It is an essential resource that will guide you through the assembly of your timepiece, while immersing you in the world of watchmaking.
This collection is the tangible expression of the true art of watchmaking know-how, an invitation to dive into a world where every detail counts, where every gesture is imbued with precision and dedication to watchmaking craftsmanship.
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