Acc Art Books
The Magic of Watches, an Introduction to Fine Watchmaking
A smart primer on how watches work and what makes a beautiful one.
As an Amazon Associate, ChooseTheGift earns from qualifying purchases, at no extra cost to you. This link does not affect our score.
Where it ranks in our guides
A medal marks a podium; the score on the right is the product’s score for that recipient.Scores by criterion
Our verdict
81 / 100It answers the questions a new watch owner actually has, such as what a complication is. It suits someone moving from wearing a watch to understanding one.
Frequently asked questions
Is it technical?
It explains mechanical and quartz movements, complications and chronometers, but is presented as a smart introduction.
What history does it cover?
How the measurement of time went from the water clock to the wristwatch.
Who publishes it?
Acc Art Books.
Similar products
How we score
The CTG score out of 100 is the weighted average of five criteria rated for every product: proven reliability (36%), perceived value (18%), bond and memory (18%), originality (14%) and novelty (14%). Each criterion has its own published scale, identical for every product: it rates generously, because every product in our selection is already good. The score does not depend on the guide. 60 to 69: average gift. 70 to 77: good pick. 78 to 85: safe bet. 86 to 89: favorite. 90 and above: the perfect gift, a label reserved for excellent products that customers like, one winner per occasion. In a guide, the score for the recipient combines this score with the place in the ranking. The budget is an indicative range: the exact price is shown by the store at checkout. Read our full selection method →