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Legendary Wristwatches
(Hardcover)
Stefan Muser; Translated by Omicron Language Solutions, LLC
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This introductory guide and valuation of the world's most legendary
wristwatches includes more than 200 photographs that trace the
trends of man's favorite toy - and his only socially acceptable
piece of jewelry - for more than 100 years. The finely detailed
photos reveal the beautiful and fascinating fashions in wristwatch
style from 1879 to the modern era. From the prolific collection of
renowned auctioneer and wristwatch expert Stefan Muser, the most
legendary models from every era are described and pictured. Brands
include Omega, Patek Philippe, Longines, Cartier, Rolex, Vacheron
& Constantin, Ulysse Nardin, Orlys, Vulcain, IWC, and Movado.
Values range from interesting and trouble-free entry-level
wristwatches to exceptionally rare pieces for ambitious collectors.
Correctly choosing a proper replacement main spring when a clock
has missing springs (or the wrong springs installed) is a very
common problem that clock repairmen often face. From the beginning
of his career as a clock repairman, Richard Hansen noticed that
when his customers brought him their clocks to be repaired, he
would often see evidence of poor repairs, poor techniques and even
gross mistakes inflicted on them by previous repairmen. He wondered
why he should believe that every spring he found was, in fact, the
perfect one for the clock in question? And when he found a spring
where the outer end had obviously been re-worked (thus making the
spring a bit shorter), he wondered how he would know if it was not
then too short? Was it possible to redo the end again, or will that
make the spring impossibly too short then? This book is a result of
his work to answer some of those questions about choosing springs.
It provides a methodology whereby answers can be found by using a
set of look-up tables. It's a solution intended for the use of
clock repairmen at their bench to find those answers with a minimum
of time and effort needed for any given clock in front of them.
The watch has a long and fascinating history, from a
fifteenth-century status symbol of the rich and powerful to the
mass-produced everyday timepiece of modern times. This book
describes the main technical developments across a 500-year
timespan, from the beginnings in Germany and France, through the
golden age of English horology in the 18th century, to the
development of modern factory production in America and
Switzerland. It also sets out to give the general reader and
collector a grasp of the key technological developments in watch
and sets the lives of the inventors and artisans in the context of
the social and economic history of their times. With over 290
photographs and 3D diagrams, this book includes an extensive
listing and history of watch brands and manufacturers to assist in
identification along with a useful glossary of terms.
This book is a brief history of clock and watch making in
Buckinghamsire. Included is a brief resume of every known clock and
watch maker from the early 17th century until the end of the 19th
century. Reference is made to the Knibb family and William Dutton -
famous clockmakers. A great piece of local horological history.
This book provides a technical history of Ferranti synchronous
electric clocks, including details of movements and cases and the
development story. The book also has a catalogue of all clocks made
by Ferranti between 1932 and 1957
This book provides a technical history of Ferranti synchronous
electric clocks, including details of movements and cases and the
development story. The book also has a catalogue of all clocks made
by Ferranti between 1932 and 1957.
Eberhardt (1758-1839) was master clockmaker in Salem for more than
thirty-eight years. Albright attributes more than thirty clocks to
Eberhardt, building his evidence by a diligent reading of the
Moravion records and by a careful catloging of the characteristics
of each clock. He reconstructs Eberhardt's methods of clockmaking
in precise detail from the inventories and the purchase invoices of
equipment and materials, and he attempts to identify the
cabinetmaker in each case.
A UNC Press Enduring Edition -- UNC Press Enduring Editions use the
latest in digital technology to make available again books from our
distinguished backlist that were previously out of print. These
editions are published unaltered from the original, and are
presented in affordable paperback formats, bringing readers both
historical and cultural value.
A practical and enjoyable way for the beginner, with no knowledge,
to start on the journey of becoming a serious watch collector.
"Homebuilt Clocks" provides step by step details for building
large, beautiful, antique style heirloom Grandmother Wall Clocks
and mantle clock variations using attractive Hardwoods, dials,
weights and Brass hardware. The finished clocks are attractive and
functional and will give the builder great pleasure in both the
craftsmanship and final beauty. A wonderful addition to a
woodcrafter's library.
"How To Fix Your Own Clock" gives simple answers to basic minor
problems that can be easily corrected by most clock owners. This
book is written for the typical mechanical clock owner who knows
little about clocks - and who doesn't want to run up a repair bill
if it can be helped. The book is in an easy to understand question
and answer format, and comes from actual questions from the
author's newspaper column. The author, Richard Hansen (a master
clock repairman and owner of his own clock repair business for 15
years), knows that often, a clock may need little more than the
correct set-up, or a minor adjustment to go from "dust collector"
in your attic - to "treasured and accurate timepiece" in your
living room He wrote this book so you can get your clock going -
and keep it going - easily and inexpensively
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