Description
| Product ID: | 9780764321375 |
| Product Form: | Hardback |
| Country of Manufacture: | US |
| Title: | Wristwatches |
| Subtitle: | History of a Century's Development |
| Authors: | Author: Gisbert L. Brunner, Richard Muhe, Helmut Kahlert |
| Page Count: | 400 |
| Subjects: | Antique clocks, musical boxes and automata, Antique clocks, watches, musical boxes & automata |
| Description: | Select Guide Rating The mechanical wristwatch is a cherished treasure. This newly revised book is designed for the collector, with a historical survey, a description of how mechanical wristwatches work, and a glossary. Updated prices for various watches are included, along with a chapter on fakes, knock-offs, and hybrids. Information on the preservation, care, and repair of the watch rounds out the volume, making it an excellent reference for novice and experienced collectors alike. The mechanical wristwatch is a cherished treasure. This newly revised book is designed for the collector, with a historical survey, a description of how mechanical wristwatches work, and a glossary. Updated prices for various watches are included, along with a chapter on fakes, knock-offs, and hybrids. Information on the preservation, care, and repair of the watch rounds out the volume, making it an excellent reference for novice and experienced collectors alike. |
| Imprint Name: | Schiffer Publishing Ltd |
| Publisher Name: | Schiffer Publishing Ltd |
| Country of Publication: | GB |
| Publishing Date: | 2004-11-23 |