"A Chronometer is a precision watch, which is regulated in various positions and at different temperatures and has received a certificate to that effect." This definition of a chronometer was formulated in 1951 by the Organization of Swiss Watch Manufacturers. This book gives a detailed account of chronometer testing for wristwatches in Europe, with information about testing methods, procedures, and guidelines. as well as participating makers based on Swiss Testing Agencies' yearly reports from 1925 and the Swiss Observatories' reports kept between 1941 and 1967. More than 60 chronometer...

Movado is one of the world's most recognized watch brands. This lavishly illustrated book, certain to delight collectors, presents the evolution of Movado from its roots in the Jura Mountains in 1881 through more than a century of tradition and technological advancement. Over the years, Movado earned a reputation for pioneering the art of the wristwatches, high precision movements, and watches with complications, as well as water-resistant watches. Through 250 color illustrations, the book presents the most compelling designs introduced by Movado, many of which have become coveted collectors'...

"Das Große Uhren Lexikon" bietet rund 3000 Stichworte aus den verschiedenen Fachgebieten der überwiegend mechanischen Uhrmacherei. Es enthält Begriffe aus der Uhrentechnik selbst, aus den Bereichen Werkzeuge und Maschinen sowie Bearbeitungs- und Fertigungsverfahren; ebenso finden sich Definitionen technischer und naturwissenschaftlicher Grundbegriffe sowie zahlreiche Kurzbiografien bedeutender Uhrmacher aus dem In- und Ausland. Auch der Aspekt der Aktualität kommt bei der Stichwortauswahl nicht zu kurz. Illustriert ist das Lexikon mit über 500 Abbildungen ein praxisgerechtes...