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- Author: Athur Tremayne
- Publisher: Josephs Press
- Year: 2010
- Pages: 68
- ISBN-10: 1446523276
- ISBN-13: 9781446523278
- Format: 14 x 21.6 x 0.4 cm, minkšti viršeliai
- Language: English
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Everybody's Watches - The Design, Manufacture and Adjustment of Usual and Unusual Watches Described in a Non-Technical Way for the Information of the Wearer (e-book) (used book) | bookbook.eu
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This book contains a fascinating discussion on the design, manufacture, and adjustment of usual and unusual watches described in non-technical language for the information of the wearer. Written in clear, simple language and full of interesting historical information and detailed descriptions, this text will be of special interest to those with a keen interest in the history and development of watches, and it is not to be missed by collectors of vintage literatureof this ilk. The chapters of this volume include: The Watch and its Well-Being, The Design, The Frame and Jewels, Winding and Setting, The Power Unit, The Gear Train, The Motion Work, The Escapement, The Balance Spring and Regulation, ''Shockproof'' Escapements and Magnetism, et cetera. This antiquarian work is being republished now complete with a new introduction on the history of clocks and watches.
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- Author: Athur Tremayne
- Publisher: Josephs Press
- Year: 2010
- Pages: 68
- ISBN-10: 1446523276
- ISBN-13: 9781446523278
- Format: 14 x 21.6 x 0.4 cm, minkšti viršeliai
- Language: English English
This book contains a fascinating discussion on the design, manufacture, and adjustment of usual and unusual watches described in non-technical language for the information of the wearer. Written in clear, simple language and full of interesting historical information and detailed descriptions, this text will be of special interest to those with a keen interest in the history and development of watches, and it is not to be missed by collectors of vintage literatureof this ilk. The chapters of this volume include: The Watch and its Well-Being, The Design, The Frame and Jewels, Winding and Setting, The Power Unit, The Gear Train, The Motion Work, The Escapement, The Balance Spring and Regulation, ''Shockproof'' Escapements and Magnetism, et cetera. This antiquarian work is being republished now complete with a new introduction on the history of clocks and watches.
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