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Immisch (M.): Prize Essay on the Balance Spring and its Isochronal Adjustments O/P. 50 pages, 7 figs., 1872. The prize winning essay, on the watch balance spring, in a competition organised by the British Horological Institute - the prize being given by Baroness Burdett Coutts. Baroness Burdett Coutts, a prominent supporter of the BHI, was a Victorian heiress who spent much of her fortune on philanthropic causes. A very good copy with tight original binding, minor wear to corners and a few marks to the front cover. (Ref: K1762 - Y1) in stock.
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International Wristwatch : International Wristwatch (issues 25 - 36) O/P. This bi-monthly magazine was the international, English language edition, of Orologida Polso a leading periodical devoted to wristwatches with up to date information and articles by leading experts. It is no longer published and becoming hard to find - it will be an important reference source in years to come. Complete run from issue 25 (November 1994) to issue 36 (September 1996). A good set housed in original slipcase. In very good condition with good slip case. (Ref: K5172 - B1) in stock.
Introna (E.) & Ribolini (G): Famous Watch Houses O/P. 207 pages, illustrated, 1993. An introduction to the history and wristwatches of 22 leading Swiss watch brands, well illustrated in colour. A fine copy with very good dust jacket. (Ref: K2553 - A3) in stock.
Ionides (S.A.) & (M.L.): One Day Telleth Another O/P. 324 pages, illus., reprinted 1946. A book about time, in the widest sense, with chapters on Time; Days; Seasons; The Sun; The Moon; Eclipses; Planets; Comets; the Calendar; Precession; Constellations; Navigation and Cosmology. A good copy, spine worn. (Ref: K4747 - M1) in stock.
Isnardi (A.): The Master of Omega - Speedmaster - Flightmaster - Speedsonic O/P. 367 pages, well-illustrated, 2006. A comprehensive and detailed guide to the full range of Speedmaster, Flightmaster and Speedsonic wristwatches produced between 1957 and 2006, with illustrations of cases, movements, dials and bracelets. Complete with separate 21-page price guide. Fine copy (hardback) with fine dust jacket; the price guide also in fine condition, card covers. [English & Italian language]***Automatic 10% discount at the checkout on this book.*** (Ref: K5064) in stock.
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Italiaander (R.): Bei Wempe gehn die Uhren anders O/P. 274 pages, illustrated, 1978. The history of the first 100 years of the Wempe jewellery, watch, clock and chronometer business, founded in 1878 and still owned by the Wempe family. Good copy with dust jacket. [German language] (Ref: K3371 - V2) in stock.
