Description
By (author) Harold C. Kelly; By (author) Kelly, Harold C.
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Suitable for those who want to know how to fix their own watch, this title helps them 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, more.
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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, or take up watch repair as a hobby.
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. The table of contents includes:
- Wheel work of pendulum clocks
- Gearing
- Escapements for Balance Wheel Timepieces
- Striking Mechanisms
- Stop Watches and Chronographs
- Calendar Mechanisms
- And more!
With detailed black-and-white illustrations, this timeless classic is a must-have addition to any horology lover’s collection.
Biographical note:
Harold C. Kelly was an expert on clock and watch repair, and wrote several books on clock repairing, including Clock Repairing as a Hobby, Watch Repairing for Beginners and the classic book Watch Repair.
Promotional headline:
The definitive guide to watch repairing by a master.
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