Clocks, Watches & Their Inner Workings

The public spaces and buildings of the United States are home to many thousands of timepieces-bells, time balls, and clock faces-that tower over urban streets, peek out from lobbies, and gleam in store windows. And in the streets and squares beneath them, men, women, and children wear wristwatches of all kinds. Americans have decorated their homes with clocks and included them in their poetry, sermons, stories, and songs. And as political instruments,...

"In this richly illustrated work, watch expert Herbert James recounts the exciting histories and notable moments of the 23 most famous watch brands in the world and the histories of their most legendary models, with more than 290 wristwatches included. In this updated edition, the list of luxury watchmakers, with names such as A. Lange & Söhne or Blancpain, Breitling, Cartier, and Glashütte Original through to Rolex and Zenith, has been expanded...

"Offering the perfect blend of high-quality imagery and impeccable research, this magnificent book takes readers through the 20th century to show how the watch, in all its forms, evolved. It charts the early rise of the wristwatch, shows how the cataclysmic events of the 1929 Wall Street Crash unexpectedly led to a golden age of watch production, and demonstrates how the electronic watch, which almost destroyed the traditional industry, led to a mechanical...

Told through interviews with his son, watchmaker Harry Lenga's extraordinary memoir of endurance, faith, and a unique skill that kept three brothers together -- and alive -- during the darkest times of World War II. Harry Lenga was born to a family of Chassidic Jews in Kozhnitz, Poland. The proud sons of a watchmaker, Harry and his two brothers, Mailekh and Moishe, studied their father's trade at a young age. Upon the German invasion of Poland, when...

"2021 Reprint of the 1957 Edition. Full facsimile of the original edition and not reproduced with Optical Recognition Software. Originally published as Watch Repair by Kelly in 1957. Copiously illustrated with line engravings and photographs. First written by one of the definitive experts in 1957, this is the perfect beginning for anyone looking to learn about the theory and practice of watch and watch repair. Learn what horology is; the basics of...

This vintage book contains a detailed treatise on the use of jewelled bearings in watchmaking, with descriptions of manufacture, gauging, and setting. Jewelled bearings superceded brass and gold plugs which were used formally but proved to be a poor components due to friction, wear, and corrosion. The use of jewelled bearings in watches was first pioneered by Nicholas Facio in Italy, 1723. This volume is highly recommended for those with an interest...

"Presents instructions to machinists for making metal clockworks. Provides a brief history as well as information on the fundamentals needed to create each component of a metal clock"-

This 2023 Edition is written especially for the Amateur or Professional clock repairer. The only Clock Repair Book that you need using Best Practices. Everything you need to know when Repairing Mechanical Clocks. The most comprehensive, up-to-date clock repair manual available today. Over 390 pages include hundreds of color photos and diagrams. A full explanation of dismantling and putting a clock back together CORRECTLY. A full explanation...

This vintage book contains a brief biography of Edward Howard. Edward Howard was a pioneering maker of watches and clocks in America. Along with Charles Rice, Edward founded the E. Howard & Co. company that became famous for manufacturing high-quality and often eccentric watches and clocks in the latter half of the nineteenth century. This volume will appeal to those with an interest in the history and development of watchmaking in America and would...