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Schreiber (E.): Vollständiges handbuch der Uhrmacherkunst,: Vollständiges handbuch der Uhrmacherkunst,
O/P. 596 pages, 3rd edition, 1860. The atlas of 21 plates is missing. A complete manual of watchmaking. A good copy internally, bound in half leather with marbled paper covered boards, front board almost detached, rear board very loose. [German language] (Ref: K5138 - W2) in stock.
Price: £10.00 |
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Schulz (W.): Der Uhrmacher am Werktisch: Hand- und Nachschlagebuch für den Taschenuhren-Reparateur
O/P. 401 pages, 310 figs., 5 folding plates, 1908. A detailed manual and reference book for the pocket watch repairer. Very good copy, very minor foxing, skillfully rebound with original cloth laid down. [German language] (Ref: K3136 - P2) in stock.
Price: £35.00 |
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Schultz (W.) & Kames (F.R.): Der Uhrmacher am Werktisch
O/P. 538 pages, portrait, 392 figures, 5 plates, 8th edition, 1933. A well known handbook for the pocket watch repairer at the workbench. Good copy, boards a bit loose. [German language] (Ref: K5137 - Z2) in stock.
Price: £9.00 |
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Seibel (E.) & Hagans (O.R.): Complicated Watches
O/P. 136 pages, 152 figs., 1945. A practical manual for the repair of chronographs and other complicated watches. A good copy, the card covers faded to spine and light wear to corners. (Ref: K1205 - BX8) in stock.
Price: £18.00 |
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[Seiko]: Value Checking List, Lassale, Seiko, Pulsar, Alba, Lorus Quartz Watches August 1998
O/P. 26 pages, 1998. "Value Checking" is a list of current consumption, coil resistance, battery number, etc., for use when testing each calibre of Seiko quartz wristwatches. Very good copy, paper covers. (Ref: K4838 - BX17) in stock.
Price: £5.00 |
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[Seiko]: Value Checking List, Lassale, Seiko, Pulsar, Alba, Lorus Quartz Watches June 1999
O/P. 28 pages, 1999. "Value Checking" is a list of current consumption, coil resistance, battery number, etc., for use when testing each calibre of Seiko quartz wristwatches. Very good copy, paper covers. (Ref: K4839 - BX9) in stock.
Price: £5.00 |
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 | Smith (E.) & Smith (B.): Restoring Grandfather Clocks
NEW. 235 pages, 147 figures, reprinted 2019. The authors describe how to clean and service clock movements, how to refurbish dials and discuss all aspects of case restoration using an 8-day and a 30-hour longcase clock as examples. This is one of the better books for DIY clock enthusiasts. With dj. (Ref: N511) in stock.
Price: £27.00 |
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Smith (E.P.): Striking and Chiming Clocks - their Working and Repair
O/P. 192 pages, 78 plates, 53 figures, 1985. A description of the principal striking and chiming mechanisms and an explanation of their working and repair. New copies, purchased from a retired bookseller, minor shelf wear to dust jackets. (Ref: K3754 - Q2) in stock.
Price: £15.00 |
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Swinburne (J.): The Mechanism of the Watch
O/P. 88 pages, 1st impression, 1950. A book with lots of information and explanations for the enthusiast. Good copy with poor dust jacket. (Ref: K288 - C2) in stock.
Price: £12.00 |
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Vernon (J.): The Grandfather Clock Maintenance Manual
O/P. 103 pages, 31 figs., 8 plates, 1983. A useful well written book for those starting out in the hobby. Good copy with dust jacket. (Ref: K1056 - E3) in stock.
Price: £17.00 |
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Vernon (J.): The Grandfather Clock Maintenance Manual
O/P. 103 pages, 31 figs., 8 plates, 1983. A useful well written book for those starting out in the hobby. Good copy without dust jacket. (Ref: K391 - E2) in stock.
Price: £15.00 |
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Vogel (C.F.): Praktisher unterricht von Taschenuhren sowol für Verfertiger als auch für Liebhaber derselben
O/P. 422 pages + 20 page index, 6 folding plates, facsimile reprint 1978. Originally published in Leipzig in1774, this book contains practical instructions about pocket watches for both makers and enthusiasts; according to Baillie it gives an insight into workshop methods at the time. Very good copy with good dust jacket. [German language] (Ref: K5140 - Y2) in stock.
Price: £9.00 |
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 | Watters (M.): Mechanical and Quartz Watch Repair
NEW. 160 pages, 180 figures, 1999. After a chapter on tools and techniques the author explains how to clean a typical lever watch, the overhaul of a chronograph and discusses the working of various escapements and the use of the timing machine. A chapter on basic electricity and magnetism is followed by chapters on quartz watch repair, liquid crystal displays servicing a 5 motor chronograph and the Seiko Kinetic. With dust jacket. (Ref: N504) in stock.
Price: £19.95 |
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 | Watters (M.): The Clock Repairer's Manual
NEW. 176 pages, 219 figs., 1st edition, reprinted 2008. A good guide for the serious beginner with information on using the lathe, chiming work, platform escapements and much more. With dust jacket. (Ref: N1921) in stock.
Price: £19.99 |
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 | Whiten (A.J.): Repairing Old Clocks & Watches
NEW. 280 pages, 274 figures, reprinted 2014. This book, written by a serious amateur restorer for other amateurs, is a sympathetic guide which will stimulate and inspire; the author has learnt from experience, you can learn from him. With dust jacket. (Ref: N507) in stock.
Price: £20.00 |
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 | Wild (J.M.): Wheel and Pinion Cutting in Horology - a Historical and Practical Guide
NEW. 253 pages, 555 photographs, reprinted 2021. The author wrote a small paperback, now out of print, on this subject many years ago which was very useful. This is a new much larger work of use to all those who restore clocks. The practical sections include the theory of gearing, making cutters, cutting wheels and pinions, crossing out wheels, mounting wheels on arbors as well as information on replacing and finishing worn pivots. With dust jacket. (Ref: N325) in stock.
Price: £35.00 |
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 | Wiles (M.W.): Maintaining and Repairing Mechanical Watches - A Practical Guide
NEW. 208 pages, 242 colour photographs, 42 diagrams, reprinted 2022. A book written by an experienced watch repairer aimed at the novice as well as those with more experience. Full of advice and tips it has excellent step-by-step photographs with accompanying text, demonstrating how to maintain a mechanical watch and how to identify problems and correct them. The book covers a whole range of subjects from the simple task of replacing straps to fitting a mainspring and understanding the more complicated workings of the escapement. With dust jacket. (Ref: N4000) in stock.
Price: £25.00 |
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