Watch repair for beginners : an illustrated how-to-guide for the beginner watch repairer / Harold C. Kelly.

By: Material type: TextTextPublisher: New York, NY : Skyhorse Pub., [2012]Copyright date: ©2012Edition: [1st edition]Description: 284 pages : illustrations ; 21 cmContent type:
  • still image
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9781616083731
  • 1616083735
Subject(s):
Contents:
Part 1. Practical horology: Introductory remarks to beginners -- Practical clock repairing -- Practical watch repairing -- Repair and adjustment problems taken from practice -- Part 2. The mechanics of horology: Wheel work of pendulum clocks -- wheel work of balance wheel clocks and watches -- Gearing -- Escapements for pendulum clocks -- Escapements for balance wheel timepieces -- Striking mechanisms -- Automatic watches -- Stop watches and chonographs -- Calendar mechanisms -- Part 3. Theoretical horology: A study of the pendulum -- A study of the balance and balance spring.
Summary: 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. 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. With detailed black-and-white illustrations, this timeless classic is a must-have addition to any horology lover's collection. It features 100 black-and-white illustrations.
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Books Books Jost Bürgi Library Reading Room TS547 .K45 2012 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available 31560000057535

Includes bibliographical references (pages 278-279) and index.

Part 1. Practical horology: Introductory remarks to beginners -- Practical clock repairing -- Practical watch repairing -- Repair and adjustment problems taken from practice -- Part 2. The mechanics of horology: Wheel work of pendulum clocks -- wheel work of balance wheel clocks and watches -- Gearing -- Escapements for pendulum clocks -- Escapements for balance wheel timepieces -- Striking mechanisms -- Automatic watches -- Stop watches and chonographs -- Calendar mechanisms -- Part 3. Theoretical horology: A study of the pendulum -- A study of the balance and balance spring.

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. 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. With detailed black-and-white illustrations, this timeless classic is a must-have addition to any horology lover's collection. It features 100 black-and-white illustrations.

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