Wristwatch Chronometers
Wristwatch Chronometers

Author: Fritz von Osterhausen

Publisher: Schiffer Book for Collectors

Published: 1997-09

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780764303753

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A richly illustrated, detailed account of wristwatch chronometers and the rigorous testing they must undergo to become certified. Over 400 photos document this crowning achievement of the watchmakers art while information about testing methods, procedures, and guidelines make it clear how great a challenge it has been. A compilation of participating makers based on Swiss Testing Agencies' yearly reports from 1925 and the Swiss Observatories' reports is included as is a guide to current values.

Russian Wristwatches
Russian Wristwatches

Author: Juri Levenberg

Publisher: Schiffer Publishing

Published: 1995

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780887408731

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Photographs of over 500 watches manufactured in Russia and the USSR during the second half of the 20th century, with explanations of their styles, workings, and manufacturers. Poljot, Wostok, and Slava wristwatches are covered, along with a sampling of pocket watches, deck watches, and marine chronometers. Watch faces commemorate all the great moments of Russian and Soviet history.

The Watch, Thoroughly Revised
The Watch, Thoroughly Revised

Author: Gene Stone

Publisher: Abrams

Published: 2018-11-13

Total Pages: 1477

ISBN-13: 1683353358

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The Watch is the most popular book on vintage and contemporary mechanical watches, appealing to both beginners and experts. In the decade since it was published, the international audience of watch lovers and watch collectors has grown exponentially. It’s time for The Watch, Thoroughly Revised. For this new edition, the original author, Gene Stone, is joined by Stephen Pulvirent of Hodinkee.com. Together, they have thoroughly revamped the book to reflect the current state of the watch world, with the addition of new brands, new models, and more focused and nuanced coverage of the traditional brand leaders, including Rolex, Patek Philippe, Omega, and TAG Heuer.

Wristwatch Handbook The
Wristwatch Handbook The

Author: R. Schmidt

Publisher: Antique Collector's Club

Published: 2016-10-12

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781851498291

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'The Wristwatch Handbook' provides the reader with a comprehensive anatomy of the mechanical wristwatch; every conceivable function and form. It is the foundational text for the novice and the reference book for the seasoned enthusiast. Where other books about watches focus on advising the collector, on a single brand, or on a timeline of key historical figures and events, 'The Wristwatch Handbook' takes a detailed look at mechanical wristwatch complications (functions) and leaves no stone unturned. The reader will gain the ability to identify a complicated watch from twenty paces and perform a top-to-bottom assessment of even the most exotic timepiece in a matter of seconds. Despite the functional obsolescence of the mechanical wristwatch (our phones, computers, even microwaves tell more accurate time), there are more varieties of mechanical watches available than ever before. Today, innovation is no longer exclusively preoccupied with accuracy; pioneer manufacturers are also exploring friction reduction, anti-magnetism, scratch resistance, dial decoration, exotic materials and so on.

Watches: A Guide by Hodinkee
Watches: A Guide by Hodinkee

Author:

Publisher: Assouline Publishing

Published: 2019-12-01

Total Pages: 6

ISBN-13: 1614288658

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Over a short ten-year time-span, Hodinkee has positioned itself as the preeminent and most distinguished destination for modern and vintage wristwatch enthusiasts. Exiting a career in finance, Ben Clymer decided to fuse his horological and writing passions in order to start a blog discussing everything from new products to vintage wristwatch auctions. Titling his endeavor after the Czech word hodinky, which means ‘little watch,’ Clymer sought to create a platform that was casual and accessible to all levels of enthusiasts—within a few years The New York Times dubbed him the “High Priest of Horology.”

The Watch Adjuster's Manual - A Practical Guide for the Watch and Chronometer Adjuster in Making, Springing, Timing and Adjusting for Isochronism, Positions and Temperatures
The Watch Adjuster's Manual - A Practical Guide for the Watch and Chronometer Adjuster in Making, Springing, Timing and Adjusting for Isochronism, Positions and Temperatures

Author: Charles Edgar Fritts

Publisher: Read Books Ltd

Published: 2017-08-25

Total Pages: 528

ISBN-13: 1473339553

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This vintage book contains a complete guide to making, adjusting, springing, timing and adjusting a variety of watches. With simple, clear instructions and many helpful diagrams, this book will be of considerable utility to novice, apprentice, and amateur watch repairers. Contents include: "Suggestions to Workmen", "Preliminary Examination of the Movement", "Magnetism and Magnetized Watches", "The Demagnetization of Watches, Watch Parts, etc.", "Making Balance Springs", "Treatment of Steel for Making Hair Springs", "Making Cylindrical or Helical Springs", "Making Flat Spiral and Breguet Springs", "The Modern American Method of Making Hair Springs", "Watch Balances", "Balance Making", et cetera. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction. First published in 1904.

Keep Your Wrist Watch Clean and Ticking - A Guide to Wrist Watch Cleaning and Care
Keep Your Wrist Watch Clean and Ticking - A Guide to Wrist Watch Cleaning and Care

Author: Anon

Publisher: Read Books Ltd

Published: 2013-04-16

Total Pages: 41

ISBN-13: 1447490665

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Contained within this antiquarian volume is a simple, accessible guide to the care and maintenance of wrist watches, with information on cleaning, minor repairs, and more. Written in clear, plain language and complete with step-by-step instructions and helpful illustrations, this text is perfect for those with little previous knowledge, and would make for a great addition to collections of watch-related literature. The chapters of this book include: A History Of Clocks And Watches, Cleaning Watches, and Cleaning A Watch. Many antiquarian books such as this are increasingly hard-to-come-by and expensive, and it is with this in mind that we are republishing this antiquarian book now in an affordable, modern edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on the history of clocks and watches.

100 Years of Vintage Watches
100 Years of Vintage Watches

Author: Dean Judy

Publisher: Echo Point Books & Media, LLC

Published: 2021-10-15

Total Pages: 256

ISBN-13:

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Telling time has never been so stylish. 100 Years of Vintage Watches brings an entire century of classic watch craftsmanship to life with over 1,000 full-color photos. Detailing watches made between 1870 and 1970—the most popular century for watch collectors and aficionados—Dean Judy’s remarkable guide provides information on what and how to collect as well as what to avoid. In addition to large, detailed photos, 100 Years of Vintage Watches offers accurate pricing information, and a description, history, and dating for each of the watches included. Watch collectors will find the before-and-after photos of vintage watch restorations particularly useful, especially when it comes valuing a piece. And who knows, maybe that old watch your grandfather left in his junk drawer is worth thousands. Featuring examples from over 50 watchmakers including renowned Swiss companies like Agassiz, Rolex, Breitling, Cyma, Tissot, and Zodiak as well as American companies like Bulova, Elgin, Hamilton, and Illinois, 100 Years of Vintage Watches is a comprehensive and practical guide to the greatest century of watchmaking in modern history.