Breguet is a Swiss luxury watch, clock and jewelry manufacturer founded by Abraham-Louis Breguet in Paris in 1775. Sir David Salomons (1881-1925) was a lawyer and a British public figure. As an amateur scientist and horologist, engaged in the science of time measurement, Sir David was interested in intricate clocks based on sophisticated mechanical principles. Illustrated softcover auction catalogue in red wraps. Fine condition--unmarked and unmarred. Includes 21 beautiful, crystal-clear black-and-white plates, detailed descriptions of the watches. There is a small tear at the bottom of the spine. The book is very clean and bright.