Watch Repair for Beginners

Watch Repair for Beginners An Illustrated How-to-Guide for the Beginner Watch Repairer

Paperback (01 Feb 2012)

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Publisher's Synopsis

First written by the definitive expert in 1957, Watch Repair for Beginners is the ideal book for anyone who wants to know how to fix their own watch, or take up watch repair as a hobby.

Learn what horology is; the basics of watch and clock repairing; the mechanics of a clock; how the wheels work; the difference between an automatic watch, a stop watch, and a chronograph; and so much more. The table of contents includes:

  • Wheel work of pendulum clocks
  • Gearing
  • Escapements for Balance Wheel Timepieces
  • Striking Mechanisms
  • Stop Watches and Chronographs
  • Calendar Mechanisms
  • And more!

With detailed black-and-white illustrations, this timeless classic is a must-have addition to any horology lover's collection.

Book information

ISBN: 9781616083731
Publisher: Skyhorse
Imprint: Skyhorse Publishing
Pub date:
DEWEY: 681.11400288
DEWEY edition: 23
Language: English
Number of pages: 284
Weight: 448g
Height: 209mm
Width: 140mm
Spine width: 13mm