Military Timepieces- Marvin E. Whitney.

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FOR MEMBERS, CONSIDER BUYING THE VALUE PACK WHICH INCLUDES "MILITARY TIME PIECES" AND "THE SHIP'S CHRONOMETER". Marvin Whitney began his extensive research for this book in the mid-eighties. He took advantage of archive records in Washington, D.C. and travelled extensively in New York, Pennsylvania, and New England searching out little-known facts. In 1986 Mr. Whitney began to reduce his voluminous notes and sketches to formally written articles about these timepieces, and authored a long-running series, "The Ship's Chronometer," in the Horological Times. This was followed by his popular series, "Military Time". There are 32 chapters which make up this book. The book contains hundreds of photographs and many illustrations and diagrams. This book is probably the most complete compilation on military timepieces to date.

Modern Calendar Watches.

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New item now in stock!! This book is a re-print of the 1954 textbook by Bernhard Humbert. 123 page hardback book with 190 black & white illustrations. Numerous calibres are covered in this book. Much of what Humbert describes in these older movements can be applied to modern calendar calibres. Those who work on watches with calendar complications will find this book invaluable.

Modern Watchmakers Lathe and How To Use It - By: Archie B. Perkins.

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A course in watchmaking, clockmaking, and repairing would not be complete without adequate instruction and practice in using the watchmaker's lathe as well as instruction and practice in using saws and files. When restoring antique watches and clocks, the restorer must be skilled in the use of the lathe, saws and files to make and alter parts to fit the mechanisms. Parts are not always available, or available to fit, and must be altered or made from raw materials. This book is intended to teach these skills and to serve as a textbook for schools as well as for students of on-the-job training programs and hobbyists. This book has more than 400 pages with 548 illustrations. These illustrations include 267 photographs and 281 hand made line drawings. All of these illustrations were made by the author. The book also has eleven tables. There are 25 chapters in the book. Two of these chapters are on sawing and filing. Also, there are pages of safety instructions for the use of the lathe, sawing, and filing, as well as electrical safety. Each chapter has a summary, questions about material in the chapter, and a reference guide for further reading.

Museum of the American Watchmakers Institute.

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This book is an exposé of the unique collection of the American Watchmakers Institute. It features more than 250 photos including 60 full color prints of the James Ward Packard Collection.

Q & A for the Watchmaking Profession.

This popular study guide for watchmakers has been updated by the AWCI Certification Committee. This expanded version contains questions and answers and article reprints. Printed on 3-hole punch paper and shrink wrapped, this book is ready for you to insert into your three ring binder (not supplied with your purchase). A cover insert and spine insert are provided for use in your binder.

Q&A for the Clockmaking Profession.

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This popular study guide for clockmakers has been updated by the AWCI Certification Committee. This expanded version contains questions and answers and article reprints. Printed on 3-hole punch paper and shrink wrapped, this book is ready for you to insert into your three ring binder (not supplied with your purchase). A cover insert and spine insert are provided for use in your binder.

Quartz Watch Retrofitting - Wesley R. Door.

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When there's a reason to retrofit, this book shows methods to achieve this task. Chapters include replacing a quartz movement, or changing a mechanical to quartz including replacing dial feet. Chapters include how to make a Dial Soldering Box and how to use it. The last chapter provides an easy-to-use 75-page Quartz Interchangability Chart. This 5 1/2 x 81/2 inch, spiral bound, 180-page book includes 132 photos and drawings.

Repairing and Restoring Pendulum Clocks - John Plewes.

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This is a reprint of the systematic, practical bench manual concerning the complete overhaul and restoration of the movements, dials, and cases of old pendulum clocks-those dating from about 1700 to 1940 by John Plewes, CMC. For beginners, there are step-by-step instructions; for the more advanced, there are interesting machines to make, such as a hand-operated chain making machine and a special chuck to handle awkward arbor repairs. Size: 7 3/4 x 10, 224 pages, soft cover.

Ship's Chronometer-Marvin E. Whitney.

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FOR MEMBERS, CONSIDER BUYING THE VALUE PACK WHICH INCLUDES "THE SHIP'S CHRONOMETER" AND "MILITARY TIME PIECES" This book is a comprehensive treatise on ship’s chronometers. There are 499 pages of scholarly research, profusely illustrated with photos, charts and original, easy-to-understand drawings. A must for the practical watchmaker and for every serious student of these remarkable timepieces. Printed on glossy, heavy stock quality paper.

Striking Clocks-Joseph G. Baier.

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A hands-on survey for the clockmaker.