Historically and visually, this is the most exciting volume on pocket watches that every has been compiled. 915 photographs of old and newer styles show the development clearly, and the text explains the mechanisms and manufacturers. The chapters present detailed discussions of watch movements, escapements, striking movements, dials, and cases. Then, a chronological organization of examples shows pocket watches of international origins dating from about 1150 to the present models.
Product details
Attribute name |
Attribute value |
Author
|
Reinhard Meis |
Dimensions
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180 x 230 x 25 mm |
Imprint
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Schiffer |
ISBN
|
9780887400841 |
Language
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English |
Media type
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Hardback |
Original title
|
Pocket Watches |
Page count
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316 |
Product no
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9780887400841 |
Publish date
|
1997-01-08 |
Publisher
|
Schiffer Publishing |
RRP List price
|
79.95 USD |
Weight
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2359 g |