The Art of the Watch-Bert Kalisher.

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Can a watch be a work of art? The contemporary masterpieces showcased in this unique volume answer with a resounding "yes." In full color, with exquisite photography and descriptive text in English and French, are devoted to each of 86 fine watches, for a handsome clothbound book that is certain to be treasured by the horologist, the collector, and all who value fine things.

The Chronograph, Its Mechanism and Repair-by B. Humbert.

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Newly re-stocked and available!! This current reprint of the 1952 original edition is a 158 page hard cover bound book on the repair of mechanical chronograph watches. It covers virtually all of the available chronographs (both column wheel and cam operated chronographs) that were produced up until the first publication of this book. It contains very meticulous line drawings that deal with the aspects of repair, restoration and adjustments. "The" book of choice for all reputable watchmaking schools around the world.

The Clock & Watch Makers Guide to Gear Making...and Other Machines.

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This 8 1/2" x 11" perfect bound book contains 192 pages divided into 16 chapters. Over 170 pictures, and over 70 line drawings will show you everything you need to know to design and make several types of horological gears, and the cutters to make them. Step-by-step examples, quick reference charts, and gear and cutter design sheets are provided to make the process of designing and making watch and clock gears as much fun as possible. There is a lot of useful information in this book-Chapter 10, for example, will show you how to design and make a simple weight driven clock movement from "scratch". All the gears for this clock can be made on an American style watchmakers' lathe, using the 60 hole index on the back of the lathe pulley to index the wheels and pinions.

The Modern German Clock Movement.

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A bound compilation of Mark Butterworth's popular monthly articles as published in the Horological Times. Proceeds to benefit the AWCI-ELM Charitable Trust.

The Swiss Watchmaking Year, 2003 Edition.

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2003-The year of real values? Will 2003 be another year of consolidation? Some observers think so. In recent years, economic forecasts have seldom been enlightened. However, one tangible reality is there for all to see: the return to real values. "The Swiss Watchmaking Year" Presents a compendium of current trends and news as well as the extensive production range of this industry. It clearly reveals this popularity of products that are unique or offer a conspicuous added value.

Theory of Horology.

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The Theory of Horology is a hardcover book with 360 large semi-glossy pages of 8"x11 1/2" and printed in full color. This book is a theory on horology pertaining to watches and clocks. This book is not a detailed guide of how to repair a watch or clock, but from the descriptions given and from the detailed line drawings of all types of timepieces, one can easily deduce methods of repair and re-assembly. The Theory of Horology is currently the "bible" of every novice and even the well seasoned watchmaker, clockmaker, and student. It ends with an eight(8) page section on exercises (with answers given of course) which is quite interesting.

Top 300 Trade Secrets of a Master Clockmaker.

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FOR MEMBERS, CONSIDER BUYING THE VALUE PACK WHICH INCLUDES "THE TOP 300 TRADE SECRETS OF A MASTER CLOCKMAKER" AND "HOW TO BUILD A REGULATOR CLOCK". The material in this 111-page book covers essentially all of the more difficult tasks encountered in the restoration of older American clocks. Each step is given in such detail that journeymen and students alike can enrich their skills as "with the master's touch". Most of this work can be readily adapted to other clocks encountered in the craft of clock restoration. Over 300 Photographs!

Twenty-First Century Watchmaking - William O Smith .

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Currently out of stock, but we are working on getting this re-printed in a softbound cover.

Value Pack (300 Top Trade Secrets & Regulator Clock).

Value Pack "The Top 300 Trade Secrets of a Master Clock Maker" and "How to build a Regulator Clock" buy both and save money

Value Pack (Chronometer & Military Timepieces).

Buy "The Ship's Chronometer" and "Military Timepieces" together for the best value and save!