American Shelf and Wall Clocks: A Pictorial History for Collectors
ISBN: 9780764309052 / Angielski / Twarda / 272 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This historical overview of the various styles of American shelf and wall clocks covers the centuries and gives visual pleasure every step of the way. The original owners of these clocks were interested as much in how they looked as in how they told time, so they are quite attractive and are good examples of the cabinet maker's art. The collector can acquire the majority of these beautiful clocks at relatively fair and modest prices, which makes them popular. Gathered from auction houses, museums, and private collections, over 1250 clocks are illustrated here in this newly revised and...
This historical overview of the various styles of American shelf and wall clocks covers the centuries and gives visual pleasure every step of the way....
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349,39 zł |
Making a Clock-Accurate Sundial
ISBN: 9780879612467 / Angielski / Miękka / 64 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Sundials have been around for ages, but Sam Muller's is specially Customized to Your Location, easy to make and use from his diagrams and directions. By its shadow you can read correct time, and observe the effects of the earth's tilt, rotation, and changing orbital speed. On a moonlit night, from the shadow cast on your now 'moondial, ' you will notice the moon's counterclockwise orbit of the earth.
Sundials have been around for ages, but Sam Muller's is specially Customized to Your Location, easy to make and use from his diagrams and directions. ...
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43,25 zł |
Time in Gold: Wristwatches
ISBN: 9780887401374 / Angielski / Twarda / 256 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. A beautiful book for those who love fine wristwatches. In Time in Gold, the histories of the seventeen leading luxury wristwatch companies of Switzerland are presented together for the first time, Beautifully illustrated with color and black and white photographs, Time in Gold contains over 450 important and elegant watches by these fine makers. 200 years later, the resulting wristwatches are among the most exquisite in the world today. The following companies are each presented as separate chapters: Audemars Piguet Blancpain Baume & Mercier Breguet Gerald Genta Cartier Vacheron Constantin...
A beautiful book for those who love fine wristwatches. In Time in Gold, the histories of the seventeen leading luxury wristwatch companies of Switzerl...
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398,53 zł |
European Pendulum Clocks
ISBN: 9780887401442 / Angielski / Twarda / 248 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This volume studies, in chronological order, three types of large clocks-wall, cabinet and free-standing, with particular attention to clocks from France, England, Holland, Scandinavia and the German-speaking countries. The emphasis is on French clocks due to recent great interest in the trade of these among collectors. The English clocks, still favored by a large group of collectors, are strongly represented here and there are several beautiful examples from Holland. The German speaking area, including Austria, Germany, and Switzerland are also well represented especially with clocks from...
This volume studies, in chronological order, three types of large clocks-wall, cabinet and free-standing, with particular attention to clocks from Fra...
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300,25 zł |
Rolex Wristwatches: An Unauthorized History
ISBN: 9780764324376 / Angielski / Twarda / 399 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The name Rolex is recognized around the world. It has become an icon of beauty, quality, accuracy, style, and taste. While there are other fine manufacturers of timepieces, none has reached this pinnacle of public respect and acclaim. The watches produced by Rolex over the last 100 years are celebrated in this lavishly illustrated classic, now in a revised and expanded third edition. Over 30 newly discovered wristwatches are included in this volume, along with new information and a revised value guide. In addition there are detailed looks at some of Rolex's legendary movements. Dowling and...
The name Rolex is recognized around the world. It has become an icon of beauty, quality, accuracy, style, and taste. While there are other fine manufa...
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581,70 zł |
Practical Watch Repairing
ISBN: 9781602393578 / Angielski / Miękka / 336 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The absorbing and everlasting subject of watch repairing has been dealt with in books in many languages throughout the years. But when de Carle first set out to write "Practical Watch Repairing" in 1946, it was with the intention of creating a textbook "that a watchmaker can understand, even if he can't read." With over 550 instructional black-and-white illustrations and an approach that assumes no prior watch-repairing experience, this book achieves and surpasses that lofty mission, and has been touted as "the best illustrated book on practical horology" ("Horological Journal") ever written....
The absorbing and everlasting subject of watch repairing has been dealt with in books in many languages throughout the years. But when de Carle first ...
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64,98 zł |
Continental and American Skeleton Clocks
ISBN: 9780887401824 / Angielski / Twarda / 288 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The skeleton clock probably is the most fascinating of all clocks. It displays, by means of its fretted-out frame and lack of any protective case other than a glass dome, its inner-most workings. Therefore, this type of clock attracted the attention of some of the finest makers, particularly those working in France from circa 1760-1860 as it enabled them to display their skills so completely. It was for the same reason that it was popular with their wealthy clients, who could show off their latest acquisitions so perfectly. A typical example of this is an amazing clock made by Sarton for the...
The skeleton clock probably is the most fascinating of all clocks. It displays, by means of its fretted-out frame and lack of any protective case othe...
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398,53 zł |
Comic Character Timepieces: Seven Decades of Memories
ISBN: 9780887404269 / Angielski / Twarda / 280 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. In 1933, the Ingersoll-Waterbury Company produced a round Mickey Mouse wristwatch that is considered to be the first comic character watch. It started a movement that has continued for ninety years and shows little sign of letting up. This new and delightful book covers the history of character timepieces from the earliest clocks to the present day quartz wristwatches. With hundreds of beautiful color photographs it is a celebration of American imagination and artistry. Nearly every character watch from 1933 to 1972 is included, with some that have never before been reproduced in print. From...
In 1933, the Ingersoll-Waterbury Company produced a round Mickey Mouse wristwatch that is considered to be the first comic character watch. It started...
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398,53 zł |
Practical Watch Adjusting
ISBN: 9780719800504 / Angielski / Twarda / 150 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Almost a companion to Donald de Carle's earlier work, "Practical Watch Repairing, " this book's contents include general condition of the movement; cleaning and oiling; balance pivots; fitting a flat balance spring; fitting a breguet balance spring; positional timing; further considerations when fitting a spring and observing the point of attachment; general notes on springing and timing; other methods of positional adjustment; and timing machines.
Almost a companion to Donald de Carle's earlier work, "Practical Watch Repairing, " this book's contents include general condition of the movement; cl...
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109,20 zł |
Omega Designs: Feast for the Eyes
ISBN: 9780764329951 / Angielski / Twarda / 224 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Omega has become the watchmaker with the highest name recognition in timekeeping for personal and sports events worldwide. If the father owned an Omega, so does the son. This important, color illustrated, new book presents, an illustrated description of all the watch movements manufactured by the Omega Watch Co. since the registration of its trademark in 1894. Over 400 watches are shown in 80 color and 334 black and white photographs. Started as a small watchmaker shop in Biel, Switzerland in 1848, the company expanded to Geneva and has made precision pocket and wristwatches including the...
Omega has become the watchmaker with the highest name recognition in timekeeping for personal and sports events worldwide. If the father owned an Omeg...
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300,25 zł |
Treatise On Clock And Watch Making, Theoretical And Practical
ISBN: 9781444647839 / Angielski / Miękka / 480 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Originally published in 1826, this very early work on 'Clock and Watch Making' makes for fascinating reading. It is a comprehensive and informative look at the subject with much of the information still useful and practical today. Many old works such as this are increasingly hard-to-come-by and expensive, and it is with this in mind that this text is being republished now in an affordable, modern edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on the subject.
Originally published in 1826, this very early work on 'Clock and Watch Making' makes for fascinating reading. It is a comprehensive and informative lo...
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160,62 zł |
Treatise On Clock And Watch Making, Theoretical And Practical
ISBN: 9781444648850 / Angielski / Twarda / 480 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Originally published in 1826, this very early work on Treatise on clock and watch Making is both expensive and hard to find in its first edition. It is a comprehensive and informative look at the subject with much of the information still useful and practical today. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
Originally published in 1826, this very early work on Treatise on clock and watch Making is both expensive and hard to find in its first edition. It i...
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272,59 zł |
The Alarm Wristwatch: The History of an Undervalued Feature
ISBN: 9780764326448 / Angielski / Twarda / 232 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Finally, alarm wristwatches are recognized for their mechanical ingenuity and the beauty of their design. This new book traces the development of mechanical wristwatches with an acoustic alarm function, one of the first wristwatch complications, and gives detailed information for collectors. Hundreds of watches are examined in 535 color images. In addition to the external design of the watch, special attention is paid to the movements and how their creators solved the multitude of challenges that confronted them. Michael Philip Horlbeck, a scholar and collector of alarm wristwatches, has...
Finally, alarm wristwatches are recognized for their mechanical ingenuity and the beauty of their design. This new book traces the development of mech...
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398,53 zł |
A Book of English Clocks
ISBN: 9781445513317 / Angielski / Twarda / 150 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This early work on English clocks is thoroughly recommended for inclusion on the bookshelf of all horologists. It includes discussions of: The Beginnings of the English School of Clock-making, The Weight-driven Clock, The Spring-driven Clock, Clock-making in Sixteenth-Century England, The Pendulum, Clock Cases of the Seventeenth Century, English Clock-making in the Eighteenth Century, and Clock Cases of the Eighteenth Century (among other topics). Many old works such as this are increasingly hard-to-come-by and expensive, and it is with this in mind that this book is being republished now in...
This early work on English clocks is thoroughly recommended for inclusion on the bookshelf of all horologists. It includes discussions of: The Beginni...
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204,44 zł |
British Clocks And Clockmakers
ISBN: 9781445515366 / Angielski / Twarda / 106 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This antiquarian volume comprises a detailed guide to British clocks and notable clock makers. Written in clear, plain language and full of beautiful, detailed photographs, this is a volume that will be of considerable utility to antiques dealers and people with an interest in historical clocks. Although old, this book will be of timeless value to those with an interest in the subject, and it would make for a great addition to collections of allied literature. The chapters of this book include: A History Of Clocks And Watches, Past Present And Future, The Worshipful Company, Time Is Precious,...
This antiquarian volume comprises a detailed guide to British clocks and notable clock makers. Written in clear, plain language and full of beautiful,...
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219,04 zł |
Clockmaking - Past And Present;With Which Is Incorporated The More Important Portions Of 'Clocks, Watches And Bells, ' By The Late Lord Grimthorpe Rel
ISBN: 9781445518961 / Angielski / Miękka / 358 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This vintage book contains a complete guide to clocking making. This text is a veritable must-have for anyone with a keen interest in clocks and watches, and includes detailed, interesting information on the history of clock making, descriptions of the inner machinations and composition of clocks, and much more besides. Although old, the information contained herein is timeless, and will be of as much utility to modern readers as it was to those contemporary with its original publication. The chapters of this book include: A history of clocks and watches, Materials, Tools, Wheels and pinions,...
This vintage book contains a complete guide to clocking making. This text is a veritable must-have for anyone with a keen interest in clocks and watch...
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165,48 zł |
British Clocks And Clockmakers
ISBN: 9781445511528 / Angielski / Miękka / 56 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This early work on clockmaking is thoroughly recommended for inclusion on the bookshelf of all horologists. Eight plates and 24 illustrations accompany a wealth of information and anecdote on British clocks and clockmakers. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
This early work on clockmaking is thoroughly recommended for inclusion on the bookshelf of all horologists. Eight plates and 24 illustrations accompan...
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136,27 zł |
A Book Of English Clocks
ISBN: 9781445509471 / Angielski / Miękka / 144 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This early work on English clocks is thoroughly recommended for inclusion on the bookshelf of all horologists. Contents Include: The Beginnings of the English School of Clock-making, The Weight-driven Clock, The Spring-driven Clock, Clock-making in Sixteenth-Century England, The English School of Clock-making from 1600 to 1660, The Pendulum, The Charles II School of Clock-making, 1660-1700, Clock Cases of the Seventeenth Century, English Clock-making in the Eighteenth Century, and Clock Cases of the Eighteenth Century. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s...
This early work on English clocks is thoroughly recommended for inclusion on the bookshelf of all horologists. Contents Include: The Beginnings of the...
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131,41 zł |
Clock and Watch Repairing
ISBN: 9780719803802 / Angielski / Miękka / 320 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. For the first time in paperback, aprofusely illustrated step-by-step instruction manual on the repair of mechanical clocks and watchesBeginning with simple clocks and watches, this reference then proceeds to more complicated types, with all thetools and apparatus needed described and illustrated. Modern types of mechanical clock are mainly dealt with, but attention is also given to the movements of older long case and fusee types as many of them are now being repaired as a result of interest in antique clocks. The chapters on watch repairing deal with chronographs and repeaters as well as...
For the first time in paperback, aprofusely illustrated step-by-step instruction manual on the repair of mechanical clocks and watchesBeginning with s...
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103,69 zł |