Repairing old clocks and watches / A.J. Whiten ; illustrations by Joel Degen.

By: Material type: TextTextPublisher: London : NAG, 1979Description: viii, 280 pages : illustrations ; 23 cmContent type:
  • still image
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 071982740X
  • 9780719827402
Other title:
  • Repairing old clocks & watches
Subject(s):
Contents:
Hints for the horological amateur -- Simple repair methods -- Sundry tips -- Turning -- Making up equipment -- Dismantling a watch -- Cleaning -- The escapement -- Hairsprings -- The wheels -- Pivots, pillars and jewels -- Power sources -- The worst job -- Keyless work -- Oiling -- Rating or timing -- Not dismantled -- Case repairs -- The verge watch -- The cylinder watch -- Different types of clock -- Social duties -- How to collect -- Dates -- History.
Holdings
Item type Current library Call number Status Date due Barcode
Books Books Jost Bürgi Library Reading Room TS547 .W45 1979 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available 31560000064986
Books Books Jost Bürgi Library Reading Room TS547 .W45 1979 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available 31560000006789

Includes index.

Hints for the horological amateur -- Simple repair methods -- Sundry tips -- Turning -- Making up equipment -- Dismantling a watch -- Cleaning -- The escapement -- Hairsprings -- The wheels -- Pivots, pillars and jewels -- Power sources -- The worst job -- Keyless work -- Oiling -- Rating or timing -- Not dismantled -- Case repairs -- The verge watch -- The cylinder watch -- Different types of clock -- Social duties -- How to collect -- Dates -- History.

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