A Forensic Bible for the Mechanical Watch Hardcover – March 9, 2026

MIRO GENTA: A Forensic Bible for the Mechanical Watch is an uncompromising, technical treatise designed for the serious horological collector and scholar. Eschewing the superficial imagery of typical coffee-table books, this "Forensic Bible" provides a dense, text-based journey into the mechanical soul of the watch.The book moves beyond brand idolatry to focus on the "center of the machine," exploring horology through the lenses of physics, metallurgy, and high-precision engineering. From the architectural revolution of the Lépine caliber in the 19th century to the nanotechnology of 2026, it dissects the evolution of timekeeping with forensic precision.Key themes include:The Physics of Precision: An in-depth analysis of isochronism, the Breguet overcoil, and the mastery of kinetic friction.Material Science: The transition from carbon steel to molecularly engineered alloys like Invar and Elinvar, and the impact of Radium-226.Structural Engineering: The migration from pocket to wrist during the Great War, the birth of waterproofing (Borgel cases), and the development of shock protection.High Finishing: A technical study of the Poinçon de Genève, hand-applied anglage, and the thermodynamics of grand feu enamel.This work serves as a "Grimoire" for the modern custodian, transforming the reader's perspective from a simple consumer to a forensic auditor of horological truth. Read more