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.